# Snake' vs RETRO

The clearest difference is rating: RETRO at 4.9 against Snake''s 3.7. Snake''s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snake' sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RETRO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RETRO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Snake''s written reviews are positive against 35% of RETRO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Snake' ships an update monthly, RETRO every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snake' | RETRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake/id515692816/reviews) | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-space/id1376056227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 35.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Eszenyi Gabor](https://appshunter.io/developer/515658508) | [Apps Bergman Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117417290) |

## What reviewers say

### Snake'

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake/id515692816)

Relive the classic arcade experience with a modern twist. This game offers multiple control options, customizable visuals, and various maps for endless replayability. Enjoy addictive gameplay with adjustable difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** 10 difficulty levels, 3 control modes (tap, swipe, controller), 2 snake skins, 12 color modes, 5 bonus types, 6 maps

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock skins, speeds, colors | $1.99 | one-time |


### RETRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-space/id1376056227)

Pilot a spacecraft in this retro-inspired arcade shooter. Blast through waves of alien invaders and face off against powerful bosses across eight challenging levels. Compete for the highest score and enjoy a modern take on classic mobile gaming.

**Highlights:** 8 levels, 8 bosses, Diverse enemies, Modern graphics, Classic gameplay, Score comparison

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snake' free?

Snake' is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RETRO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Snake' or RETRO?

RETRO is rated higher. Snake' averages 3.7 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while RETRO averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Snake' or RETRO have ads?

RETRO shows ads; Snake' does not.

### Which is updated more often, Snake' or RETRO?

Snake' ships an update monthly, and RETRO every 11 months. Most recently, Snake' was updated on October 14, 2026 and RETRO on October 17, 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.*