# Retro Racing vs Space Clutter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Clutter at none against Retro Racing's 1. Space Clutter also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Retro Racing's advantage is update cadence (every 21 months vs every 49 months) and chart position (#132 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Retro Racing costs $1.99 and Space Clutter $0.99 up front. Retro Racing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space Clutter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Clutter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retro Racing has 89 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Retro Racing's written reviews are positive against 100% of Space Clutter's.

Retro Racing ships an update every 21 months, Space Clutter every 49 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Racing | Space Clutter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-racing/id436151675/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-clutter/id1366657385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 21 months** | Every 49 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mr Qwak Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/374029019) | [Harry Lundström](https://appshunter.io/developer/381759742) |

## What reviewers say

### Retro Racing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-racing/id436151675)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Experience thrilling top-down racing with classic arcade-style gameplay. Choose your vehicle, collect power-ups, and master racing lines to outmaneuver opponents and cones at breakneck speeds. Enjoy silky smooth 60FPS action and a two-player split-screen mode.

**Highlights:** Choose your car, Collect power-ups, Master racing lines, Avoid obstacles, Two player split-screen, 60FPS action

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Car Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🚀 Responsive controls
- 💎 Addictive and fun
- 🕹️ Authentic retro feel
- 🎨 Great visuals and aesthetics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤕 Uncomfortable hand position
- 🔍 Lack of track map
- 🚗 Limited car and track selection
- 🔒 In-app purchases required for competitiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Acceleration issues
- Data loss/reset problems

**Requested features**

- More tracks and levels
- Landscape mode option
- Permanent car upgrades
- Championship/tournament modes
- Online multiplayer


### Space Clutter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-clutter/id1366657385)

Navigate a bullet-hell arcade classic, blasting enemies and collecting power-ups to achieve the highest score. Save your progress and resume sessions later. Features original music and sound effects.

**Highlights:** Bullet hell gameplay, Power-up collection, High score chasing, Session saving, Double-tap to pause, Original music and sound effects

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Racing free?

Retro Racing costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Space Clutter free?

Space Clutter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Retro Racing or Space Clutter?

Space Clutter is rated higher. Retro Racing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Space Clutter averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Retro Racing or Space Clutter have ads?

Neither Retro Racing nor Space Clutter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Retro Racing or Space Clutter?

Retro Racing ships an update every 21 months, and Space Clutter every 49 months. Most recently, Retro Racing was updated on October 18, 2026 and Space Clutter on September 27, 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.*