# Sqube Darkness vs Retro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retro at none against Sqube Darkness's 22. Retro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). Sqube Darkness's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sqube Darkness sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Retro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Retro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sqube Darkness has 32K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sqube Darkness ships an update every 5 weeks, Retro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sqube Darkness | Retro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqube-darkness/id1591396836/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-fred/id6738402036/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 336 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) | [Miguel Catalina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780691635) |

## What reviewers say

### Sqube Darkness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqube-darkness/id1591396836)

Navigate challenging geometry puzzles and obstacles as a heroic cube. Master precise jumps and runs to escape enemies and reach freedom in this action-packed platformer. Improve your cube's stats and compete for high scores.

**Highlights:** Flexible control methods (buttons or swipe), Difficult but rewarding gameplay, Increase character stats and skills, Compete for high scores globally, Offline play supported, Beautiful geometry visuals

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Pass (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| 3000 CP | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sale Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12000 CP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sale Champion's Choice | $2.99 | one-time |
| Runner Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20000 CP | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Value Combo | $4.99 | one-time |
| CP Starter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads v2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sprinter Kit | $5.99 | one-time |
| Champion's Choice | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade Loyalty | $9.99 | one-time |
| CP Core | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50000 CP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marathoner Kit | $11.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |
| Iron Man Kit | $15.99 | one-time |
| CP Mega | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Forever | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 🎨 Unique atmosphere
- 🤖 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🔥 Difficulty spikes
- 🤯 Overwhelming for new players

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Ads not closing properly
- Inconsistent jump registration

**Requested features**

- Add lore and story
- Implement difficulty levels
- Improve jump mechanics
- Reduce ad frequency


### Retro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-fred/id6738402036)

Navigate a treacherous pyramid maze, collecting treasures and avoiding deadly creatures. Use your gun to defend yourself against ghosts, mummies, vampires, and skeletons. Discover helpful cheats to aid your escape.

**Highlights:** Pyramid maze navigation, Treasure collection, Enemy avoidance and combat, Multiple enemy types, In-game cheats (POKEs), 6 levels of increasing difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sqube Darkness free?

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

### Is Retro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sqube Darkness or Retro?

Retro is rated higher. Sqube Darkness averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Retro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sqube Darkness or Retro have ads?

Sqube Darkness shows ads; Retro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sqube Darkness or Retro?

Sqube Darkness ships an update every 5 weeks, and Retro every 3 days. Most recently, Sqube Darkness was updated on November 1, 2026 and Retro on October 21, 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.*