# Phil The Pill vs Retro Cloud Player

The clearest difference is monetization model: Retro Cloud Player at free against Phil The Pill's paid. Retro Cloud Player also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Phil The Pill's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Retro Cloud Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phil The Pill has 48 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phil The Pill | Retro Cloud Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phil-the-pill/id630845514/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 260 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Curious Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/309017449) | [Julien Eyriès](https://appshunter.io/developer/414653864) |

## What reviewers say

### Phil The Pill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phil-the-pill/id630845514)

Embark on an action-puzzle adventure as a brave pillbug hero. Navigate 96 challenging levels, using unique touch-screen mechanics to defeat a stink bug invasion and save your kingdom. Experience a blend of classic gameplay with modern controls for pure, engaging fun.

**Highlights:** Action puzzle adventure gameplay, 96 challenging levels, Unique touch-screen controls, Classic game inspiration, Engaging storyline

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and animation
- 💡 Creative and unique gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 😂 Funny and humorous content
- 🎮 Addictive and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashing and freezing
- 🕹️ Awful and unresponsive controls (for many)
- 💰 Paywall and coin collection for progression
- ⏳ Long loading times
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes regularly
- Doesn't load first level
- Game crashes on first stage
- Game glitches and closes
- Force closes every time

**Requested features**

- Improve control responsiveness
- Fix crashing and freezing bugs
- Rebalance coin collection/progression
- Add more levels or content
- Make the game less tedious


### Retro Cloud Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193)

Play classic games on your Apple devices with this emulator. It utilizes iCloud for ROM storage and requires a companion app for collection management. A gamepad or keyboard is necessary for gameplay.

**Highlights:** Legacy gaming emulation, iCloud ROM storage, Libretro cores integration, Companion app for ROM management, Gamepad/keyboard support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phil The Pill free?

Phil The Pill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Retro Cloud Player free?

Retro Cloud Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Phil The Pill or Retro Cloud Player?

Retro Cloud Player is rated higher. Phil The Pill averages 4.6 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Retro Cloud Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Phil The Pill or Retro Cloud Player have ads?

Neither Phil The Pill nor Retro Cloud Player shows ads.

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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.*