Comparison

Alpha GameBox vs RetroLumo

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

Head to head

Alpha GameBox

Ultimate Fun Game Collections

Retro-style Minigames

Free

🎮 Games

★ 5.02 ratingsView app →

About

Alpha GameBox

Features

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Alpha GameBox - Classic Collections of Fun Games

About

RetroLumo

Explore a collection of bite-sized, retro-style minigames playable solo or with friends. Earn in-game rewards and customize your profile. Cloud saves ensure your progress follows you across devices.

Highlights

Retro-style minigames
Multiplayer support
Account sync and cloud saves
Cosmetic collection and profile upgrades
Controller support (touch and Bluetooth)

Features

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RetroLumo is a library of retro-style minigames made by Volitare Studios—play solo or with friends! Not an emulator: RetroLumo only runs games created for this platform. FEATURES • Game Cards: Bite-size games across multiple genres, new additions and updates over time • Multiplayer: Play supported cartridges with friends (account required) • Account Sync: Cloud saves; your collection follows you across devices • Collection: Earn cosmetics and profile upgrades as you play (account required to access the shop) • Controller Support: Built-in touch controls with optional haptics; Bluetooth controllers supported (compatibility may vary) Privacy Policy: https://www.volitarestudios.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service (EULA): https://www.volitarestudios.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Alpha GameBox4 screens

RetroLumo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alpha GameBox at none against RetroLumo's 7. Alpha GameBox also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. RetroLumo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Alpha GameBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alpha GameBox ships an update every 8 days, RetroLumo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level

Alpha GameBox versus RetroLumo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Alpha GameBox	RetroLumo
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings	—	2 — better
Update frequency	Every 8 days — better	Every 2 weeks
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	14.0
Further details — not scored
Size	26 MB	217 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Meks Group, LLC	Volitare Studios

In-app purchases

None

Alpha GameBox

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

RetroLumo

Subscriptions1

Supporter Pass$2.991 Month

One-time6

Gems$0.99
Gems$4.99
Gems$14.99

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Gems$29.99
Gems$49.99
Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Alpha GameBox free?

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

Is RetroLumo free?

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

Do Alpha GameBox or RetroLumo have ads?

Both Alpha GameBox and RetroLumo show ads.

Which is updated more often, Alpha GameBox or RetroLumo?

Alpha GameBox ships an update every 8 days, and RetroLumo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Alpha GameBox was updated on October 27, 2026 and RetroLumo on October 24, 2026.