Alpha GameBox vs Retroly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alpha GameBox
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Alpha GameBox - Classic Collections of Fun Games
Retroly
Play your classic game backups on iPhone with this retro gaming hub. Import ROMs, organize your collection, and enjoy a fast, distraction-free interface with customizable on-screen controls. Save your progress and adjust settings for a personalized experience.
- Game Boy, GBC, GBA support
- ROM import from local storage
- Organized game library
- Recent play history
- Responsive on-screen controls
- Gameplay customization
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Retroly is a polished retro gaming hub designed for players who want a clean, modern way to enjoy their own classic game backups on iPhone. Import compatible ROM files from local storage, organize your collection, and jump back into gameplay instantly with a fast, distraction-free interface built for retro sessions. Features: • Support for Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance gameplay • Clean game library with recent play history • Responsive on-screen controls • Save-friendly experience for long sessions • Gameplay customization and performance settings Retroly does not include, host, sell, or provide copyrighted games or ROMs. Users must supply legally owned game backups that they are permitted to use. Premium is available as a one-time in-app purchase that permanently removes banner, rewarded, and full-screen ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alpha GameBox at none against Retroly's 1. Alpha GameBox also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Retroly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Alpha GameBox asks for nothing beyond the download.
Alpha GameBox ships an update every 8 days, Retroly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alpha GameBox | Retroly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 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 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meks Group, LLC | Eray Kiyak |
In-app purchases
Alpha GameBox
No in-app purchases
Retroly
- Retroly Premium$3.99
