# Retroid vs Ollie’s Arcade

The clearest difference is rating: Ollie’s Arcade at 4.8 against Retroid's 3.3. Ollie’s Arcade also leads on ratings volume (135 vs 6) and review sentiment (82% vs 67%). Retroid's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ollie’s Arcade sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Retroid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ollie’s Arcade holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ollie’s Arcade has 135 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 82% of Ollie’s Arcade's.

Retroid ships an update every 7 months, Ollie’s Arcade every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retroid | Ollie’s Arcade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroid/id467468477/reviews) | **[4.8 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ollies-arcade/id6446127619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **135** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 13 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flat Black Films](https://appshunter.io/developer/300244541) | [The Iconfactory](https://appshunter.io/developer/281795483) |

## 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


### Ollie’s Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ollies-arcade/id6446127619)

Experience classic arcade and handheld gaming on your phone with a collection of retro-styled mini-games. Enjoy challenging yet simple gameplay with no ads, coins, or subscriptions required. Accessible for all, including those with color-blindness, and supports game controllers and keyboards.

**Highlights:** Retro-styled mini-games, Ad-free experience, No in-app purchases or subscriptions, Accessible design for color-blindness, Game controller and keyboard support, Handheld electronic game simulation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tranquility Touchdown | $1.99 | one-time |
| Snake | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retroid free?

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

### Is Ollie’s Arcade free?

Ollie’s Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Retroid or Ollie’s Arcade?

Ollie’s Arcade is rated higher. Retroid averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Ollie’s Arcade averages 4.8 from 135 ratings.

### Do Retroid or Ollie’s Arcade have ads?

Neither Retroid nor Ollie’s Arcade shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Retroid or Ollie’s Arcade?

Retroid ships an update every 7 months, and Ollie’s Arcade every 8 months. Most recently, Retroid was updated on October 15, 2026 and Ollie’s Arcade on October 15, 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.*