# Retroid vs Blocky Racer

The clearest difference is rating: Blocky Racer at 4.5 against Retroid's 3.3. Blocky Racer also leads on ratings volume (985 vs 6). Retroid's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blocky Racer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Retroid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blocky Racer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocky Racer has 985 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Retroid's written reviews are positive against 58% of Blocky Racer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Retroid ships an update every 7 months, Blocky Racer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retroid | Blocky Racer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroid/id467468477/reviews) | **[4.5 (985 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocky-racer-endless-racing/id1120695201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **985** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Flat Black Films](https://appshunter.io/developer/300244541) | [Full Fat Productions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/374306144) |

## What reviewers say

### Retroid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroid/id467468477)

Experience stylish blocky action in this space arcade game featuring lo-res voxels. Explore five levels with a unique 3D camera you can pinch, zoom, and rotate, or switch to an orthogonal 2D view. It also supports a specific arcade cabinet peripheral.

**Highlights:** Lo-res voxel graphics, Five levels of action, Pinch, zoom, and rotate 3D camera, Orthogonal 2D view option, Arcade cabinet peripheral support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blocky Racer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocky-racer-endless-racing/id1120695201)

Experience thrilling races with simple one-tap controls and dynamic drifting. Collect and upgrade a variety of unique cars and characters as you speed through a vibrant island circuit filled with beautiful scenery. Enjoy a fresh blocky art style that blends retro charm with modern effects.

**Highlights:** One-tap drifting and speed boosts, Collect and level-up cars, 30 adorable characters and vehicles, Vast island circuit with varied scenery, Unique blocky art style

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #Fool | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Ninja | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Rookie | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Yeti | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Cyborg | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Alien | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Policeman | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Baby | $0.99 | one-time |
| Free Repairs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to control
- 💎 Great graphics and visuals
- ⭐ Entertaining and humorous characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive advertisements and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔧 Tedious car repair mechanics
- 🤖 Frustrating AI opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restore purchases
- Compatibility issues on older devices
- Freezing during races

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More tracks and game modes
- Ability to pause the game
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retroid free?

Retroid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blocky Racer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Retroid or Blocky Racer?

Blocky Racer is rated higher. Retroid averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Blocky Racer averages 4.5 from 985 ratings.

### Do Retroid or Blocky Racer have ads?

Blocky Racer shows ads; Retroid does not.

### Which is updated more often, Retroid or Blocky Racer?

Retroid ships an update every 7 months, and Blocky Racer every 5 months. Most recently, Retroid was updated on November 6, 2026 and Blocky Racer on November 2, 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.*