# Tap Skaters vs Retro Cloud Player

The clearest difference is rating: Retro Cloud Player at 5.0 against Tap Skaters's 4.5. Retro Cloud Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). Tap Skaters's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap Skaters sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Retro Cloud Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Retro Cloud Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap Skaters has 2.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Skaters | Retro Cloud Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-skaters/id1330343129/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 143 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) | [Julien Eyriès](https://appshunter.io/developer/414653864) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Skaters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-skaters/id1330343129)

Race downhill on a skateboard or scooter, performing slides, flips, and grinds. Level up your character, unlock new gear, and decorate your room to become the top-ranked skater. Compete against friends and other players in various game modes.

**Highlights:** One-tap slide and jump gameplay, Collect items and catch robbers, Race against other players, Unlockable characters and vehicles, Room decoration and passive income, Missions, Endless, and Race Versus modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins! | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + Unlimited Continues | $2.99 | one-time |
| All levels | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins! | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Heroes + lot of fame! | $3.99 | one-time |
| All room items + lot of fame! | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 🎨 Appealing art style
- 💡 Unique skateboarding concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🧠 Difficulty spike in later levels
- 🕰️ Slow progress due to limited resources

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch after recent update
- Level 27 is unbeatable due to collectible spawn issues
- Controls become unresponsive during gameplay
- Sync issues and loss of progress

**Requested features**

- Save progress and sync across devices
- Option to disable ads or pay to remove them
- More level variety and gameplay modes
- Improved level design and balancing


### Retro Cloud Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193)

Play classic games on your Apple devices with this emulator. It utilizes iCloud for ROM storage and requires a companion app for collection management. A gamepad or keyboard is necessary for gameplay.

**Highlights:** Legacy gaming emulation, iCloud ROM storage, Libretro cores integration, Companion app for ROM management, Gamepad/keyboard support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Skaters free?

Tap Skaters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Retro Cloud Player free?

Retro Cloud Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tap Skaters or Retro Cloud Player?

Retro Cloud Player is rated higher. Tap Skaters averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Retro Cloud Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tap Skaters or Retro Cloud Player have ads?

Neither Tap Skaters nor Retro Cloud Player shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*