Comparison

8s Wild! vs Retro

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

Head to head
About

8s Wild!

Engage in a fast-paced, single-player card matching game against the clock. Strategically match suits and ranks to achieve the highest score possible. Utilize wild cards and aim for bonus points by completing sequences.

Highlights
  • Single-player card matching
  • Match suits and ranks
  • Timed rounds for bonus points
  • Wild card functionality
  • Score multipliers for rank matches
  • Bonus points for clearing cards
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8s Wild! is a classic single player card game, where you try to match the suits and ranks against the clock for the highest score. Play fast and make as many matches as possible for the highest score! Gameplay: • 5 cards are dealt • 3 Empty card drops at the start of the game • Any card can be dropped on an empty card drop • Once a card is dropped the next card has to match the suit or the rank (A-K) • If the same Rank is played bonus points are awarded and the bonus for that drop increases • If a Suit of a different rank is played then the bonus streak ends until a new sequence starts. • In a round the bonus points continue to increase until the end of the round. • For example if in the first column you drop (5 spade), then (5 hearts) the bonus points are +500 and the increase by 500 (so next match is worth +1000), if the next card is not a 5 (different rank) such as a (9 or hearts) *the suit must match. The bonus points are not given as the rank didn’t match, however if the next card is a 9, the bonus points increase and it continues til the end of the round. • If you have a (8s Wild) card that can be placed at any time, however no bonus points are awarded. Any card can be placed on an 8s Wild card Scoring: • Points are awarded for each card played. There is a play timer (the round circle on the face down card) that counts down after each card is played. This awards extra points, so quick play is encouraged for more points. • If a rank match is made then bonus points for that drop are awarded • If a round finishes, and all the non-8 cards have been played • Bonus points are awarded for clearing the cards • Remaining time on the main counter is added to the score (1000 pts per timer dot) • Any remaining 8’s are worth the following • 1 = 10,000, 2 = 20,000, 3 = 30,000 4 = 50,000 • (If you had 3 8s Wild at the end of the round you’d get 10,000 + 20,000 + 30,000 = 60,000) • If enough points are scored between the two rounds you can go to the 3rd bonus round for even more points

About

Retro

Engage in an arcade-style space shooter with waves of enemies and challenging bosses. Unlock upgrades and master multiple unique ships with stunning pixel art and fast-paced gameplay. It's easy to learn but difficult to master.

Highlights
  • Arcade-style space shooter
  • Battle waves of enemies
  • Face epic bosses
  • Unlock powerful upgrades
  • Stunning pixel art
  • Multiple unique ships
Features
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Take command of your spaceship in this thrilling arcade-style space shooter! Battle waves of enemies, face epic bosses, and unlock powerful upgrades. Featuring stunning pixel art, fast-paced gameplay, and multiple unique ships to master, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of retro arcade games, it’s easy to pick up but hard to master. Can you dominate the galaxy and become the ultimate pilot? Download now and find out!

Screenshots

8s Wild!4 screens
Retro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Retro at daily against 8s Wild!'s weekly. 8s Wild!'s advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 8s Wild! against 5.0 for Retro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8s Wild! ships an update weekly, Retro daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
8s Wild! versus Retro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8s Wild!Retro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSix Foot Three FootBatuhan Yildirim

Customer experience

8s Wild!

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Retro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

8s Wild!

No in-app purchases

None

Retro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8s Wild! free?
8s Wild! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro free?
Retro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 8s Wild! or Retro?
8s Wild! and Retro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do 8s Wild! or Retro have ads?
Both 8s Wild! and Retro show ads.
Which is updated more often, 8s Wild! or Retro?
8s Wild! ships an update weekly, and Retro daily. Most recently, 8s Wild! was updated on October 7, 2026 and Retro on September 26, 2026.

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