# Mars 2055 vs Retro Cloud Player

The clearest difference is rating: Retro Cloud Player at 5.0 against Mars 2055's 2.3. Retro Cloud Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Mars 2055's advantage is device support (5 vs 3) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mars 2055 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Retro Cloud Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Retro Cloud Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mars 2055 | Retro Cloud Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-2055/id1591775159/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 319 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BurningThumb Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/286015034) | [Julien Eyriès](https://appshunter.io/developer/414653864) |

## What reviewers say

### Mars 2055

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-2055/id1591775159)

Embark on a solo first-person adventure on Mars. Survive, search for clues, and repair systems to find your way home. MacGyver items and make critical choices to escape the desolate planet.

**Highlights:** First-person solo adventure, Survival mechanics, Clue searching and puzzle solving, Item repair and system restoration, Sandbox exploration, Escape objective

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mars 2055 | $9.99 | one-time |


### Retro Cloud Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193)

Play classic games on your Apple devices with this emulator. It utilizes iCloud for ROM storage and requires a companion app for collection management. A gamepad or keyboard is necessary for gameplay.

**Highlights:** Legacy gaming emulation, iCloud ROM storage, Libretro cores integration, Companion app for ROM management, Gamepad/keyboard support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mars 2055 free?

Mars 2055 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Retro Cloud Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mars 2055 or Retro Cloud Player?

Retro Cloud Player is rated higher. Mars 2055 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Retro Cloud Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mars 2055 or Retro Cloud Player have ads?

Mars 2055 shows ads; Retro Cloud Player does not.

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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.*