# Retro Widget 3 vs Bash Multiplayer Party

The clearest difference is price: Retro Widget 3 at $1.99 against Bash Multiplayer Party's $6.99. Retro Widget 3 also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days) and ratings volume (102 vs 31). Bash Multiplayer Party's advantage is chart position (#115 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Retro Widget 3 costs $1.99 and Bash Multiplayer Party $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Retro Widget 3 against 4.6 for Bash Multiplayer Party. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 102 and 31 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 79% and 78% positive.

Retro Widget 3 ships an update every 2 days, Bash Multiplayer Party every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Widget 3 | Bash Multiplayer Party |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-widget-3-classic-snake/id1534337551/reviews) | **[4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bash-multiplayer-party/id6814895663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#115** |
| Size | 14 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Shitij Chadha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591732235) | [Furlan Paolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453869375) |

## What reviewers say

### Retro Widget 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-widget-3-classic-snake/id1534337551)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Authentic Nokia Snake gameplay recreation
- 👍 Excellent nostalgic experience and memories
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visual design
- 📱 Functional widget for home screen
- ⌚ Apple Watch face integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Input lag and unresponsive controls
- ⚠️ Widget requires opening app to play
- 🐛 Graphical glitches behind snake head
- ⚠️ Signal strength widget always shows full bars
- ⚠️ Battery level display not functional

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Bash Multiplayer Party

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bash-multiplayer-party/id6814895663)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in a four-player party battle game on your iPhone. Choose characters, arenas, and game settings for competitive matches. Supports on-screen controls and external controllers for flexible gameplay.

**Highlights:** Four-player party battles, Public and private matches, Solo play against CPU, Character and arena selection, Customizable match settings, On-screen and controller support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Widget 3 free?

Retro Widget 3 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bash Multiplayer Party free?

Bash Multiplayer Party costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Retro Widget 3 or Bash Multiplayer Party?

Bash Multiplayer Party is rated higher. Retro Widget 3 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Bash Multiplayer Party averages 4.6 from 31 ratings.

### Do Retro Widget 3 or Bash Multiplayer Party have ads?

Neither Retro Widget 3 nor Bash Multiplayer Party shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Retro Widget 3 or Bash Multiplayer Party?

Retro Widget 3 ships an update every 2 days, and Bash Multiplayer Party every 6 days. Most recently, Retro Widget 3 was updated on November 11, 2026 and Bash Multiplayer Party on November 13, 2026.

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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.*