Retro Joy vs LuckyGame
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Retro Joy
Track your progress and discover achievements for classic video games. Organize your favorite titles into custom collections and connect with a community of retro gaming enthusiasts. It's the perfect companion for reliving gaming history.
- Track RetroAchievements.org progress
- View achievements, friends, and games
- Collect and organize favorite games
- Create custom game collections
- Connect with the RetroAchievements community
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Retro Joy is your ideal companion app for RetroAchievements.org With Retro Joy, your RetroAchievement.org achievements, friends, and games are brought straight to your device. You can even collect your favorite games in your library and organize them into collections, exclusive to Retro Joy. If you are new to the RetroAchievements.org community, joining is as simple as downloading the app, creating an account, and logging in. The rest you can pick up along the way with pointers in the app, and the support of the community on RetroAchievements.org.
LuckyGame
Catalog your video game collection, track its value, and manage wishlists. Access a smart price guide with real-time collection value insights and detailed statistics to optimize your collecting strategy.
- Catalog video game library
- Barcode scanner for quick add
- Smart price guide
- Real-time collection value tracking
- Detailed collection statistics
- Wishlist management
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Level up your gaming experience with LuckyGame, the essential app for passionate video game collectors and enthusiasts! Seamless Collection Management • Effortlessly catalog your entire video game library • Instantly add games using our quick and easy barcode scanner • Record crucial details like condition, purchase price, and more • Access comprehensive information for each game at your fingertips Smart Price Guide • Stay informed with our up-to-date pricing database • Discover great deals and hidden gems • Track the value of your collection in real-time • Scan or search any game for instant pricing info Insightful Analytics • Dive deep into your collection with detailed statistics • Monitor total games, highest grades, overall value, and more • Gain valuable insights to optimize your collecting strategy Curate Your Dream Library • Create and manage your video game wishlist • Easily add desired games through scanning or searching • Never miss out on that rare title again! Whether you're a retro game enthusiast or a modern-day collector, LuckyGame is your trusted companion in the world of video game collecting. Download now and take your gaming passion to the next level! Terms of Use: https://getluckycoin.com/TermsOfService.html
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Verdict
Retro Joy and LuckyGame both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Retro Joy's written reviews are positive against 0% of LuckyGame's. Retro Joy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. LuckyGame sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Retro Joy asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Retro Joy against 4.1 for LuckyGame. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Retro Joy's written reviews are positive against 0% of LuckyGame's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Retro Joy | LuckyGame |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (14 ratings) — better | 4.1 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Clayton Sulby | Stuck at Home, LLC |
Customer experience
Retro Joy
LuckyGame
In-app purchases
Retro Joy
No in-app purchases
LuckyGame
- LuckyGame Premium 1 Month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- LuckyGame Premium 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- LuckyGame Lifetime$99.99
