# Retroid vs PAKO Forever

The clearest difference is rating: PAKO Forever at 4.5 against Retroid's 3.3. PAKO Forever also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (8.5K vs 6). Retroid's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PAKO Forever sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Retroid asks for nothing beyond the download.

PAKO Forever holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PAKO Forever has 8.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Retroid's written reviews are positive against 69% of PAKO Forever's.

Retroid ships an update every 7 months, PAKO Forever every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retroid | PAKO Forever |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroid/id467468477/reviews) | **[4.5 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-forever/id1352933197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **8.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Flat Black Films](https://appshunter.io/developer/300244541) | [Tree Men Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/875238560) |

## 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


### PAKO Forever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-forever/id1352933197)

Engage in an endless car chase, aiming to survive as long as possible across procedurally generated levels. Discover secrets, utilize power-ups, and unlock new vehicles and customization options in this reimagined classic.

**Highlights:** Endless procedurally generated levels, Unlockable cars and paint options, Power-ups and secret areas, Portrait and landscape modes, Trophy collection, Leaderboard and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stage: Desert | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage: Winter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage: Woods | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage: Car Shop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage: Ruins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage: Future | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car pack #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car pack #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car pack #3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car pack #4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car pack #5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK EVERYTHING | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎨 Retro-style graphics
- 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unavoidable head-on collisions with police cars
- 🤯 Extremely challenging and frustrating at times
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of clear explanations for game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some users
- Glitches with power-up activation
- Vehicles getting stuck in the environment

**Requested features**

- More varied map layouts and obstacles
- Ability to customize or upgrade vehicles
- Difficulty settings or progression system
- Multiplayer or leaderboard features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retroid free?

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

### Is PAKO Forever free?

PAKO Forever is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Retroid or PAKO Forever?

PAKO Forever is rated higher. Retroid averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PAKO Forever averages 4.5 from 8.5K ratings.

### Do Retroid or PAKO Forever have ads?

PAKO Forever shows ads; Retroid does not.

### Which is updated more often, Retroid or PAKO Forever?

Retroid ships an update every 7 months, and PAKO Forever every 3 weeks. Most recently, Retroid was updated on October 15, 2026 and PAKO Forever on October 18, 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.*