Comparison

I.F.O! vs Retro Emulator

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

Head to head
About

I.F.O!

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※ This app is the free version of the paid app I.F.O and contains ads. The paid version offers an ad-free experience and higher resolution, allowing you to enjoy the world of I.F.O more clearly. A fierce battle against UFO squadrons across the LCD sky! The fate of the Earth rests on your old, beat-up monoplane! A space odyssey without space, brought to you by Total Battery! ● Simple yet deep controls Press the left or right button to rotate your aircraft. Press both buttons at once to fly at high speed! Just two controls deliver intense aerial combat. ● A junk plane that grows stronger Capture aliens escaping from destroyed UFOs(?) and mysterious alien power will upgrade your weapons. ● Unique weapons and items Rescue cows and sheep abducted by aliens to change your weapon! Depending on the livestock you save, you can recover life or obtain heart pieces that increase your maximum life. – v1.1 Update – ● Weapon Mode Challenge high scores using only your favorite weapon! With this weapon, I am the best. Programming & Artwork : Total Battery (Gon Lee) Stage BGM : Skipmore Title BGM : OTOnoniwa

About

Retro Emulator

Play classic 8-bit console games on your device with this fast and lightweight emulator. Import your own game files or access public domain titles, and save your progress anytime. Enjoy smooth emulation with on-screen controls and sharp display filters.

Highlights
  • Import your own games
  • Save progress anytime
  • On-screen controls with turbo
  • Sharp display filters
  • No ads or tracking
  • Public domain game library
Features
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Retro Console Emulator is a fast, lightweight player for classic 8-bit console games. Import your own games, enjoy smooth and accurate emulation, and save your progress anywhere — with no account, no ads, and no tracking. IMPORT YOUR GAMES Add games from the Files app, or from a PNG image with embedded game data. Files you download in Safari can be imported straight from your Downloads folder. A library of free-to-use and public-domain games is also one tap away. SAVE ANYTIME Save to numbered slots and pick up exactly where you left off. The free version includes 4 save slots and space for 4 imported games. Pro expands this to 8 slots and 20 games, and Max unlocks unlimited save slots and unlimited imports. MADE FOR iPHONE On-screen controls with turbo buttons, sharp display filters, and full-screen play. Available in 15 languages. PRIVACY FIRST No ads. No analytics. No data collection. Your games and saves stay on your device. Retro Console Emulator is intended for homebrew, public-domain, and other games you are legally permitted to play.

Screenshots

I.F.O!4 screens
Retro Emulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Retro Emulator at none against I.F.O!'s shown. I.F.O!'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

I.F.O! ships an update every 6 weeks, Retro Emulator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
I.F.O! versus Retro Emulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterI.F.O!Retro Emulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developergon leeVu Bach

In-app purchases

None

I.F.O!

No in-app purchases

None

Retro Emulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is I.F.O! free?
I.F.O! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Emulator free?
Retro Emulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do I.F.O! or Retro Emulator have ads?
I.F.O! shows ads; Retro Emulator does not.
Which is updated more often, I.F.O! or Retro Emulator?
I.F.O! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Retro Emulator every 3 months. Most recently, I.F.O! was updated on November 7, 2026 and Retro Emulator on November 5, 2026.

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