# Retrocopter vs Super Cave Copter

Retrocopter and Super Cave Copter both sit at 3.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Retrocopter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Super Cave Copter's. Retrocopter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Super Cave Copter's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Super Cave Copter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Retrocopter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Super Cave Copter holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Retrocopter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Super Cave Copter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Retrocopter ships an update every 27 months, Super Cave Copter every 75 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retrocopter | Super Cave Copter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrocopter/id553309359/reviews) | **[3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-cave-copter/id896356657/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 27 months** | Every 75 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kemal Enver](https://appshunter.io/developer/511711223) | [Ali Varli](https://appshunter.io/developer/410552526) |

## What reviewers say

### Retrocopter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrocopter/id553309359)

Experience a classic helicopter game with a retro aesthetic and straightforward, enjoyable gameplay. Tap to control engine power and navigate through a cave. See how far you can fly in this free, entertaining arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Retro visual style, Simple tap-to-fly controls, Endless cave navigation, Entertaining arcade gameplay, Free to play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Super Cave Copter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-cave-copter/id896356657)

Pilot a helicopter through an endless, winding cave, tapping to control its ascent and avoiding obstacles. Collect fuel to keep flying and compete on global leaderboards. Unlock new helicopters and enjoy a retro arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Tap to control helicopter ascent, Dodge cave walls and rocks, Collect fuel cans, Daily and global leaderboards, Unlockable helicopters, Retro pixel art and 8-bit soundtrack, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retrocopter free?

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

### Is Super Cave Copter free?

Super Cave Copter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Retrocopter or Super Cave Copter?

Super Cave Copter is rated higher. Retrocopter averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Super Cave Copter averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Retrocopter or Super Cave Copter have ads?

Super Cave Copter shows ads; Retrocopter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Retrocopter or Super Cave Copter?

Retrocopter ships an update every 27 months, and Super Cave Copter every 75 months. Most recently, Retrocopter was updated on November 1, 2026 and Super Cave Copter on November 6, 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.*
