# Retro Battle vs HellManager

The clearest difference is rating: HellManager at 4.8 against Retro Battle's 4.0. HellManager also leads on ratings volume (7.1K vs 443) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Retro Battle's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 37%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retro Battle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and HellManager sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HellManager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HellManager has 7.1K ratings behind it against 443, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Retro Battle's written reviews are positive against 37% of HellManager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Retro Battle ships an update monthly, HellManager every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Battle | HellManager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (443 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-battle/id1619493869/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellmanager/id6443788617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 443 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.8% of reviews** | 37.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [Aloha Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532178516) |

## What reviewers say

### Retro Battle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-battle/id1619493869)

Relive classic gaming on your mobile device. Experience the nostalgia of portable consoles and challenge younger generations with a collection of retro titles. Enjoy a blast from the past anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Portable console experience, Challenge younger generations, Retro game collection, Nostalgic gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Candies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Candies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega NES Games | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Drive Games | $3.99 | one-time |
| Game Kids Games | $3.99 | one-time |
| Atary 64 Games | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Candies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Candy Machine | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Smooth controls
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style
- 🕹️ Challenging but fair difficulty
- 🕹️ Variety of mini-games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional freezing/crashing issues
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls at times
- 🕹️ Difficulty curve not always balanced
- 🕹️ Lack of solo/practice mode

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing during battles
- Unresponsive left/right controls
- Inconsistent game performance on some devices
- Certain mini-games not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add more games and content updates
- Implement an option to remove ads for a one-time fee
- Improve responsiveness and fine-tune controls
- Introduce a solo/practice mode for players
- Enhance the difficulty balancing across levels


### HellManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellmanager/id6443788617)

An idle arcade game where you manage hell. Torture sinners to earn coins, upgrade buildings, and expand your infernal empire. Strategically place units and automate processes to become the ultimate boss of hell.

**Highlights:** Idle arcade gameplay, Sinners torture and management, Building upgrades and expansion, Strategic unit placement, Automated battle features, Empire development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dollar package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| RV ticket 30 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| RV ticket 50 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 5 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 6 | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Engaging experience
- 💡 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🐛 Progress not saved

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after ads
- Inconsistent performance
- Incorrect in-game data display

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and challenges
- Implement an ad-free version
- Improve save/load functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Battle free?

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

### Is HellManager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Retro Battle or HellManager?

HellManager is rated higher. Retro Battle averages 4.0 out of 5 from 443 ratings, while HellManager averages 4.8 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Retro Battle or HellManager have ads?

Both Retro Battle and HellManager show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Retro Battle or HellManager?

Retro Battle ships an update monthly, and HellManager every 3 weeks. Most recently, Retro Battle was updated on September 29, 2026 and HellManager on September 29, 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.*