Apache Gunship 1988 vs Retro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Apache Gunship 1988
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Sneaky Shark Studios presents Apache Gunship 1988! Fight through enemies in 5 different stages, rescue soldiers, upgrade your Apache helicopter and its weapons. Blow up tanks, planes and artillery in this top down helicopter shooter.
Retro
Engage in an arcade-style space shooter with waves of enemies and challenging bosses. Unlock upgrades and master multiple unique ships with stunning pixel art and fast-paced gameplay. It's easy to learn but difficult to master.
- Arcade-style space shooter
- Battle waves of enemies
- Face epic bosses
- Unlock powerful upgrades
- Stunning pixel art
- Multiple unique ships
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Take command of your spaceship in this thrilling arcade-style space shooter! Battle waves of enemies, face epic bosses, and unlock powerful upgrades. Featuring stunning pixel art, fast-paced gameplay, and multiple unique ships to master, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of retro arcade games, it’s easy to pick up but hard to master. Can you dominate the galaxy and become the ultimate pilot? Download now and find out!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retro at none against Apache Gunship 1988's 6. Retro also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Apache Gunship 1988's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Apache Gunship 1988 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Retro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Apache Gunship 1988 ships an update every 3 weeks, Retro daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Apache Gunship 1988 | Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 200 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan Jaso | Batuhan Yildirim |
In-app purchases
Apache Gunship 1988
- 100 Diamonds$0.99
- Remove ALL Ads$0.99
- 250 Diamonds$1.99
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- 400 Diamonds$2.99
- 700 Diamonds$3.99
- 1500 Diamonds$6.99
Retro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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