# Retro Bowl vs Touch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Touch at none against Retro Bowl's 8. Retro Bowl's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#5 vs #146). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retro Bowl sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Touch asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Retro Bowl against 4.7 for Touch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retro Bowl has 934K ratings behind it against 114K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Retro Bowl's written reviews are positive against 73% of Touch's.

Retro Bowl ships an update every 2 months, Touch every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Bowl | Touch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (934K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-bowl/id1478902583/reviews)** | [4.7 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-down-3d/id1541545378/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **934K** | 114K |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 73.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #146 |
| Size | 44 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [New Star Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/413849591) | [Coco Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/654657050) |

## What reviewers say

### Retro Bowl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-bowl/id1478902583)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Sports, #10 Top Free · Simulation, #16 Top Grossing · Sports, #63 Top Grossing · Simulation, #94 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Experience classic American football with simple roster management and on-field playcalling. Manage player egos and lead your team to victory in this retro-styled sports game.

**Highlights:** Roster management, Press duties, Handling fragile egos, On-field playcalling, Retro graphics

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Version | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coaching Credits x 25 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coaching Credits x 50 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coaching Credits x 75 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coaching Credits x 100 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coaching Credits x 250 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coaching Credits x 500 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coaching Credits x 2000 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 👍 Simple and easy to understand
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 💰 Great value for money
- 🕹️ Nostalgic retro style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤖 Unbalanced AI difficulty
- 🔒 Lack of control over defense
- 🚫 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Saves being randomly deleted
- Gameplay slowdown and performance issues
- Inconsistent player and team ratings
- Buggy controls and responsiveness

**Requested features**

- Add defensive gameplay
- Implement more advanced stats and leaderboards
- Introduce a career/progression mode
- Allow for custom playbooks and formations
- Implement a multiplayer mode


### Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-down-3d/id1541545378)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of American football with this 3D game. Run, pass, and catch your way to the end zone, pushing opponents aside to secure victory. Strategize with teammates or go solo to dominate the field and achieve touchdown glory.

**Highlights:** Run to the end zone, Push opponents, Pass and catch the ball, Tag allies for teamwork, Strategic huddles, Dominate the field

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 🤣 Hilarious ragdoll physics
- 🎮 Engaging football gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🤨 Inappropriate content (naked characters)
- 🥱 Repetitive and easy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches when players get stuck or unable to get up
- Levels sometimes restart unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and difficulty options
- Implement defense mode and player customization
- Provide a paid ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Bowl free?

Retro Bowl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Touch free?

Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Retro Bowl or Touch?

Retro Bowl is rated higher. Retro Bowl averages 4.8 out of 5 from 934K ratings, while Touch averages 4.7 from 114K ratings.

### Do Retro Bowl or Touch have ads?

Touch shows ads; Retro Bowl does not.

### Which is updated more often, Retro Bowl or Touch?

Retro Bowl ships an update every 2 months, and Touch every 6 weeks. Most recently, Retro Bowl was updated on October 30, 2026 and Touch on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Retro Bowl or Touch?

Retro Bowl currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Touch at #146. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*