Comparison

Retro Widget 3 vs One Left

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

Head to head
About

Retro Widget 3

Experience classic 90s gaming with the original Snake II, featuring multiple mazes and levels. Challenge friends on Game Center leaderboards and enjoy this retro game on your Apple Watch. The app also provides useful home widget features like carrier signal, battery level, and clock.

Highlights
  • Original Snake II game
  • 5 original mazes
  • 9 game levels
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Home widget with system info
Features
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If you miss the simpler times when there were no toxic or super addictive apps and miss the calm, then you, my friend, have come to the right place. Rediscover classic Snake again with Retro Widget. Chase your highest score, navigate five mazes, and turn up the speed for a tougher challenge. Compete with friends on Game Center leaderboards and enjoy a little nostalgia on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. ((( SNAKE II ))) • Classic mode plus five mazes • Six speed levels to test your reflexes • Works without WiFi or internet, so you can play endlessly on that flight. • Game Center leaderboards for Classic mode and every maze • Retro visuals and familiar directional controls • Play on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch ((( HOME WIDGETS ))) Give your Home Screen a classic LCD look. • Clock and battery indicator • Custom text or date display • Green and blue backlight options • Retro artwork for larger widgets A familiar game. A fresh high score. Just one more round.

About

One Left

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One Left brings the timeless Peg Solitaire puzzle to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a beautiful modern design. THE CHALLENGE Start with 32 pegs and one empty space. Jump pegs over each other to eliminate them. Your goal: leave just ONE peg remaining - ideally in the center! FEATURES • Clean, intuitive interface designed for all ages • Universal app - play on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Multiple color themes to personalize your board • Global leaderboard - compete for the fastest times • Helpful hints when you get stuck • Interactive tutorial for beginners • Track your statistics and improve your strategy • Haptic feedback for satisfying gameplay (iOS) • No ads interrupting your game PERFECT FOR • Puzzle lovers seeking a mental challenge • Quick brain training sessions • Relaxing gameplay without time pressure • Players who enjoy classic board games The Peg Solitaire puzzle has been enjoyed for centuries. Now experience it reimagined for the modern era. Can you solve it with just ONE LEFT?

Screenshots

Retro Widget 34 screens
One Left4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: One Left at Free against Retro Widget 3's $1.99. Retro Widget 3's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

One Left is free to download; Retro Widget 3 costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retro Widget 3 ships an update every 2 days, One Left monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Retro Widget 3 versus One Left: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro Widget 3One Left
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (102 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings102 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShitij ChadhaAlexandre Brotto Rangel da Silva

Bugs and requests

Retro Widget 3

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Apple Watch face import error - FACE NOT AVAILABLE
  • Apple Watch app crashes on launch
  • Widget shows blank with 'couldn't load' error
  • Input lag and delayed button response
  • Graphical glitch following snake head
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  • Widget background glowing in light mode
  • Signal strength always displays full bars
  • Battery level not updating correctly
  • Watch face doesn't reflect actual time
  • Difficulty levels 8-9 unplayably fast
  • Bonus point hitbox inconsistencies
  • Game freezes on certain inputs

Requested features

17 requests
  • Editable screensaver/boot animation editor
  • Space Impact game inclusion
  • Arrow button controls as alternative to numpad
  • Playable widget directly on home screen
  • Widget refresh automation via Shortcuts
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  • Scoring scales with difficulty level
  • Original Nokia beeper sound effects
  • Bonus point visual effects (mouth opening, tummy bulge)
  • Keypad support for * and # buttons
  • Larger playing area for extended gameplay
  • Multiple Nokia phone color/style options
  • Full-screen widget support
  • 24-hour time format option
  • Merge with WatchSnake for better Apple Watch experience
  • Watch face showing actual time
  • Larger playing area on Apple Watch
  • SMS message customization (remove 'Send from...')

One Left

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Retro Widget 3

No in-app purchases

None

One Left

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retro Widget 3 free?
Retro Widget 3 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is One Left free?
One Left is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Retro Widget 3 or One Left have ads?
Neither Retro Widget 3 nor One Left shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Retro Widget 3 or One Left?
Retro Widget 3 ships an update every 2 days, and One Left monthly. Most recently, Retro Widget 3 was updated on November 3, 2026 and One Left on October 28, 2026.

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