Comparison

Snake Game Retro vs Pixel Snake Classic

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

Head to head
About

Snake Game Retro

Features
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See how long you can grow the snake before you eat up your own tail. Try this classic 90's mobile phone game and challenge your high score. This app was made by Hopebest Limited.

About

Pixel Snake Classic

Experience the classic arcade thrill of a snake game with a modern twist. Navigate an ever-growing challenge, dodge obstacles, and compete for the top score without any interruptions.

Highlights
  • Obstacles Mode
  • Borderless field
  • Smart difficulty scaling
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • One-finger controls
Features
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Remember when games were simple, addictive, and didn't need tutorials? Pixel Snake Classic brings back the pure arcade rush: one finger, one goal. Survive longer than your last run. No ads interrupting your flow. Just you vs your high score. What makes this snake special: - Obstacles Mode: dodge barriers, grab power-ups, master new strategies - Borderless field: slip off one edge, appear on the other - Growing challenge: the snake speeds up with every apple you eat - Game Center leaderboards: prove you're the best Also inside: - Ocean, Sunset and Neon skins for the snake and the board - Home Screen widgets and a quick start from Control Center - A daily streak to keep you coming back - 15 languages - Gold Status: an optional way to support the developer The rules are timeless. Your skills aren't. Download now and see if you still have the reflexes.

Screenshots

Snake Game Retro3 screens
Pixel Snake Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Snake Game Retro at Free against Pixel Snake Classic's $0.99. Snake Game Retro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On ads and device support 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

Snake Game Retro is free to download; Pixel Snake Classic costs $0.99 up front. Pixel Snake Classic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Snake Game Retro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snake Game Retro ships an update every 4 days, Pixel Snake Classic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Snake Game Retro versus Pixel Snake Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnake Game RetroPixel Snake Classic
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB72 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHopebest Inc LimitedArtur Popov

In-app purchases

None

Snake Game Retro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Snake Classic

One-time1
  • Gold Status$1.99

Questions

Is Snake Game Retro free?
Snake Game Retro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Snake Classic free?
Pixel Snake Classic costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Snake Game Retro or Pixel Snake Classic have ads?
Neither Snake Game Retro nor Pixel Snake Classic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Snake Game Retro or Pixel Snake Classic?
Snake Game Retro ships an update every 4 days, and Pixel Snake Classic fortnightly. Most recently, Snake Game Retro was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pixel Snake Classic on October 30, 2026.

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