# Slashy Knight vs Retro Cloud Player

The clearest difference is rating: Slashy Knight at 4.5 against Retro Cloud Player's 3.5. Slashy Knight also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Retro Cloud Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slashy Knight sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Retro Cloud Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Slashy Knight holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slashy Knight has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slashy Knight | Retro Cloud Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slashy-knight/id1386980527/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 492 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rockaway Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818817452) | [Julien Eyriès](https://appshunter.io/developer/414653864) |

## What reviewers say

### Slashy Knight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slashy-knight/id1386980527)

Embark on a roguelike adventure through over 100 handcrafted levels filled with unique enemies and traps. Master one-finger controls to slash, turn, and grab powers, building powerful combos with dozens of knights and upgradeable abilities. Explore diverse biomes and modes, with permanent progression and seasonal events keeping the challenge fresh.

**Highlights:** One-finger controls, 100+ hand-designed levels, 10+ biomes with unique enemies, Dozens of knights with unique powers, Perk system for wild combos, Permanent meta progression, Multiple game modes

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sack of gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dungeon Run +1 Bonfire | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Deal! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ring of Adventure | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ring of Life | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ring of Wealth | $5.99 | one-time |
| Spin to Win Bundle! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small chest of gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads & Bonus Rewards (30 Days) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge chest of gold | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and art style
- 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack
- 🔓 Fair monetization, not pay-to-win

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔒 Forced in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Limited controls and movement options

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing on launch
- Ads that cannot be closed
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More levels and environments
- Ability to attack obstacles
- Option to move left/backwards
- Storyline or challenges


### 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 Slashy Knight free?

Slashy Knight 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, Slashy Knight or Retro Cloud Player?

Slashy Knight is rated higher. Slashy Knight averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Retro Cloud Player averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Slashy Knight or Retro Cloud Player have ads?

Slashy Knight shows ads; Retro Cloud Player does not.

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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.*