Comparison

BombJacke vs RetroPocket

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

BombJacke

Guide a mighty mouse superhero to collect all the bombs in each landscape. Leap, glide, and touch bombs to defuse them while avoiding enemies. Collect power-ups and bonus coins to increase your score and earn extra lives.

Highlights
  • Leap and glide mechanics
  • Collect bombs to defuse
  • Avoid enemies
  • Power-up collection
  • Bonus coin system
  • Multiple control options (gamepad/touch)
Features
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Bomb Jacke need your Help!!!!! Controls: ------------ GamePad MFI, Xbox, PS, Compatible: -Pad or Stick to Move Jacke, trigger A to Jump. Touch in screen, two areas: - Left Hand -> Bomb Jacke moves left or right (Virtual Joystick). - Right Hand -> Bomb Jacke jumps, tap and hold to make bigger jumps. When Bomb Jacke is jumping if tap Bomb Jacke glides in the air. The Game ------------- The player controls Bomb Jacke, a superhero mighty mouse who can leap and glide. Someone has planted 24 bombs at landscapes. Bomb Jacke must fly around the screen to collect the bombs. Each screen uses a different configuration of platforms upon which Bomb Jacke may run and jump. Eventually, the levels reoccur a number of times with increasing difficulty. Bomb Jacke "defuses" the bombs by simply touching them. As soon as he has touched the first, he triggers a sequence in which another bomb's fuse lights up, and so on. A player can score a bonus in each round by touching 20 or more bombs in the correct lit-fuse sequence. Bomb Jacke may also defuse an unlit bomb by touching it, but this impedes his opportunity to score the bonus for that screen. It also delays the appearance of the game's bonuses and power-ups. The lit fuses have no strategic purpose other than the bonus; a lit bomb left unattended does not explode. You control Bomb Jacke throughout the game. Bomb Jacke one and only mission is to collect all of the bombs in the stage before moving on to the next and collecting more. In his way will be several enemies which will seek to stop him. Bomb Jacke will lose one life any time he comes into contact with any of the enemies. There is no time limit, so Bomb Jacke can take as long as he needs to clear the stage. However, the longer you wait, the more likely it is that the enemies will overwhelm him. Bomb Jacke can turn the tables on his enemies by collecting a power coin (P), which will temporarily turn all of the enemies into coins which he can collect. Whether Bomb Jacke earns extra lives by reaching certain coins. Power Coin (P), Obtainable after meter filling the Bonus Multiplier 20 segments: unlit bombs by 1, and lit bombs by 2. Bonus Coin (B), Obtainable every time the score reaches a multiple of 5,000, until the Bonus Multiplier reaches x5 per level. Extra Coin (E), Obtainable when Bomb Jacke has "killed" enough enemies by collecting them as Coins, and score reaches multiple of 50,000. Enjoy it!!!!

About

RetroPocket

Transform your iPhone into a high-performance classic gaming console. Enjoy your legally owned handheld games anytime, anywhere with a 100% offline, smooth, and battery-efficient experience. Easily import game files and start playing instantly.

Highlights
  • Offline gameplay
  • Smooth emulation
  • Seamless file import
  • Battery efficient
  • Custom hardware themes
  • Integrated cheat engine
Features
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RetroPocket – Your Classic Console, Anywhere Turn your iPhone into a powerful, high-performance classic gaming machine. With RetroPocket, you can enjoy your favorite legally owned handheld games anytime, anywhere, with a 100% offline experience. No internet required. No waiting. Just pure, optimized performance. WHY RETROPOCKET - Fully Offline Gameplay Play wherever you are. No Wi-Fi, no data, no interruptions. - Smooth & Responsive Advanced emulation core optimized for iOS to ensure fast performance and zero lag. - Seamless File Import Easily add your legally owned game files through the iOS Files app and start playing in seconds. - Battery Efficient Smart emulation designed to be gentle on your battery for extended gaming sessions. GO PRO – UNLOCK THE FULL EXPERIENCE Upgrade to RetroPocket Pro with a single one-time purchase to access exclusive features: - Custom Hardware Themes Personalize your experience with multiple shell colors and styles inspired by the history of handheld gaming. - Integrated Cheat Engine Enhance your gameplay by enabling custom codes via the built-in advanced cheat manager. - Lifetime Access One-time purchase, yours forever. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no recurring costs. SIMPLE & FAST SETUP 1) Import your legally obtained game files via the Files app. 2) Select your game within RetroPocket. 3) Start playing instantly. No complicated configurations. Designed for ease of use. MADE FOR CLASSIC GAMING ENTHUSIASTS Whether you are revisiting childhood memories or discovering classic titles for the first time, RetroPocket provides the ultimate platform for mobile emulation. IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION RetroPocket does not include any games or ROM files. Users must provide their own game files. Please only use games that you have legally purchased and for which you own a physical copy. RetroPocket is an independent emulator software and is not affiliated with, nor authorized, endorsed, or licensed in any way by any console manufacturer or video game company. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

BombJacke4 screens
RetroPocket3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RetroPocket at Free against BombJacke's $1.99. RetroPocket also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 16 months). BombJacke's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

RetroPocket is free to download; BombJacke costs $1.99 up front. RetroPocket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BombJacke asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RetroPocket holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BombJacke has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BombJacke ships an update every 16 months, RetroPocket weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BombJacke versus RetroPocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBombJackeRetroPocket
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan Cerra de CastroMirko Zeppieri

In-app purchases

None

BombJacke

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RetroPocket

One-time1
  • Retro Pocket Pro$3.99

Questions

Is BombJacke free?
BombJacke costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RetroPocket free?
RetroPocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BombJacke or RetroPocket?
RetroPocket is rated higher. BombJacke averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while RetroPocket averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BombJacke or RetroPocket have ads?
Neither BombJacke nor RetroPocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BombJacke or RetroPocket?
BombJacke ships an update every 16 months, and RetroPocket weekly. Most recently, BombJacke was updated on October 29, 2026 and RetroPocket on October 15, 2026.

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