Comparison

GLKSOK vs Retro Gamepad

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

Head to head

Виртуальный геймпад

About

GLKSOK

This app provides online payment for ski lift services at a resort located near Samara. It offers convenient access to winter sports and entertainment facilities.

Highlights

Online lift pass payment
Ski resort access
Sports and entertainment complex
Convenient location near Samara

Features

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Горнолыжный курорт и спортивно развлекательный комплекс "СОК Красная глинка" расположенный в 30 минутах от центра Самары. Онлайн оплата услуг подъемников горнолыжного комплекса

About

Retro Gamepad

Transform your iPhone into a virtual controller for playing classic NES games on your TV. Enjoy an 8-bit retro design with precise controls and haptic feedback. Connects automatically and works offline via local Wi-Fi.

Highlights

Virtual NES controller
8-bit retro design
Precise D-pad
Simultaneous button support
Automatic TV connection
Offline local Wi-Fi play
Haptic feedback

Features

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Retro Gamepad превращает ваш iPhone в виртуальный пульт для игры в NES-классику на телевизоре. - Дизайн в стиле классической приставки 8-bit эпохи - Точная крестовина с независимыми зонами касания - Поддержка одновременных нажатий - Автоматическое подключение к последнему устройству - Сохранение кода доступа к ТВ-приставке - Восстановление соединения при кратковременных обрывах сети - Вибро-отклик при нажатии кнопок - Работает без интернета (только локальная Wi-Fi) - Не собирает никаких данных о пользователе ТРЕБОВАНИЯ • ТВ-устройство в той же Wi-Fi-сети, что и iPhone • Для авторизации устройство покажет код на экране ТВ Приложение работает только в ландшафтной ориентации.

Screenshots

GLKSOK4 screens

Retro Gamepad2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Retro Gamepad at every 3 days against GLKSOK's every 13 months. Retro Gamepad also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 47%). GLKSOK's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GLKSOK ships an update every 13 months, Retro Gamepad every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level

GLKSOK versus Retro Gamepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	GLKSOK	Retro Gamepad
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	46.7% of reviews	66.7% of reviews — better
Update frequency	Every 13 months	Every 3 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	63 MB	12 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	KOMPYUTERIKA, OOO	Andrei Sidorenko

Customer experience

GLKSOK

Written reviews15 reviews

Positive46.7%

Neutral0.0%

Negative53.3%

Retro Gamepad

Written reviews3 reviews

Positive66.7%

Neutral33.3%

Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GLKSOK

No in-app purchases

None

Retro Gamepad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GLKSOK free?

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

Is Retro Gamepad free?

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

Do GLKSOK or Retro Gamepad have ads?

Neither GLKSOK nor Retro Gamepad shows ads.

Which is updated more often, GLKSOK or Retro Gamepad?

GLKSOK ships an update every 13 months, and Retro Gamepad every 3 days. Most recently, GLKSOK was updated on November 3, 2026 and Retro Gamepad on October 31, 2026.