# Blast HD vs Retro Cloud Player

The clearest difference is rating: Retro Cloud Player at 3.5 against Blast HD's 2.0. Retro Cloud Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Blast HD's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blast HD sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Retro Cloud Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Retro Cloud Player holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blast HD | Retro Cloud Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-hd/id405193346/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [baKno Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/295881975) | [Julien Eyriès](https://appshunter.io/developer/414653864) |

## What reviewers say

### Blast HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blast-hd/id405193346)

Engage in a thrilling space shooter experience with stunning visuals and immersive audio. Destroy alien invaders, gather power-ups, and defend your home planet. Customize your gameplay and compete for the top spot on the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Modern shooter gameplay, Great graphics and effects, Cool music and sound, Destroy enemy spacecrafts, Collect power-ups, Protect your planet, Customize difficulty and shooting style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blast 10 Game Sessions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blast Unlimited for One Month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blast Full Game Unlimited | $24.99 | 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 Blast HD free?

Blast HD 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, Blast HD or Retro Cloud Player?

Retro Cloud Player is rated higher. Blast HD averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Retro Cloud Player averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Blast HD or Retro Cloud Player have ads?

Neither Blast HD nor Retro Cloud Player shows ads.

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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.*