Comparison

Pocket vs RetroLumo

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

Head to head
About

Pocket

Experience a collection of 12 classic arcade-style games, each reimagined with a single-button control scheme. Compete for high scores on global leaderboards across various genres, from relaxing challenges to fast-paced action.

Highlights
  • 12 classic arcade-style games
  • Single-button gameplay
  • High score challenges
  • Global leaderboards
  • Variety of game genres
  • Reimagined classic games
Features
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Pocket-Square is a virtual handheld gaming system with 12 awesome games to play. For the most part they're classics that you know and love, but with a twist, there's only one button. Each game is all about getting the highest score possible. Some games are chill and relaxing, and others are non-stop speed and action. Each game has a global leader-board so see if you can score your way to the top. The games available now are: - Breakout (the classic brick breaking game) - Golf (try to charge up the perfect shot to make a hole in one) - Hurdle Jump (a speedy endless runner where you must jump over hurdles) - Pong (the classic arcade-style table tennis game) - Basketball (make as many baskets as you can in a moving basketball hoop) - Cave Jump (leap over stalagmites while avoiding stalactites above) - Shooter (a traditional shoot 'em up where shooting also changes direction) - Frisbee (catch as many disks as you can when they come flying into view) - Flappy (similar to Flappy Bird but not as brutally hard) - Mini Golf (bounce the ball around barriers and into the hole) - Baseball (hit as many balls as you can to bring your teammates home) - Platformer (jump from platform to platform without falling into the abyss)

About

RetroLumo

Explore a collection of bite-sized, retro-style minigames playable solo or with friends. Earn in-game rewards and customize your profile. Cloud saves ensure your progress follows you across devices.

Highlights
  • Retro-style minigames
  • Multiplayer support
  • Account sync and cloud saves
  • Cosmetic collection and profile upgrades
  • Controller support (touch and Bluetooth)
Features
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RetroLumo is a library of retro-style minigames made by Volitare Studios—play solo or with friends! Not an emulator: RetroLumo only runs games created for this platform. FEATURES • Game Cards: Bite-size games across multiple genres, new additions and updates over time • Multiplayer: Play supported cartridges with friends (account required) • Account Sync: Cloud saves; your collection follows you across devices • Collection: Earn cosmetics and profile upgrades as you play (account required to access the shop) • Controller Support: Built-in touch controls with optional haptics; Bluetooth controllers supported (compatibility may vary) Privacy Policy: https://www.volitarestudios.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service (EULA): https://www.volitarestudios.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Pocket3 screens
RetroLumo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pocket at none against RetroLumo's shown. Pocket also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Pocket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RetroLumo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pocket against 5.0 for RetroLumo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pocket versus RetroLumo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketRetroLumo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better2
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB217 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCody MaceVolitare Studios

Customer experience

Pocket

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RetroLumo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pocket

One-time1
  • Disable Ads$2.99
7 purchases

RetroLumo

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter Pass$2.991 Month
One-time6
  • Gems$0.99
  • Gems$4.99
  • Gems$14.99
Show 3 more
  • Gems$29.99
  • Gems$49.99
  • Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Pocket free?
Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RetroLumo free?
RetroLumo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket or RetroLumo?
RetroLumo is rated higher. Pocket averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while RetroLumo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Pocket or RetroLumo have ads?
RetroLumo shows ads; Pocket does not.

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