Comparison

Jupiter Escape vs RETRO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Jupiter Escape

Defend Earth in the year 2578 from an alien invasion originating from Jupiter's moon. Pilot your spacecraft as the first line of defense against the Karlgrons and protect the planet.

Highlights
  • Space combat gameplay
  • Alien invasion defense
  • Futuristic setting
  • Pilot spacecraft
  • Protect Earth
Features
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Year 2578, after colonizing Callisto, the second largest moon of Jupiter, humans are facing an unexpected menace. Karlgrons, an intelligence live form the Orion's belt, approaches the solar system with the intention to reach the Hearth and conquer it. Your mission is to be the first line of defence and destroy the Karlgrons.

About

RETRO

Embark on an epic space adventure with over 30 action-packed levels. Battle swarms of enemies, face challenging bosses, and enjoy stunning retro-style graphics with an immersive soundtrack. Compete for top scores worldwide.

Highlights
  • 30+ levels of intense action
  • Epic boss battles
  • Stunning retro-style graphics
  • Immersive soundtrack
  • Worldwide high score competition
Features
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RETRO SPACE 2: Blast Your Way to Glory! Get ready to embark on an epic space adventure with RETRO SPACE 2! Inspired by a legendary classic, this game takes you on a thrilling journey through 30+ action-packed levels, where you’ll face off against menacing bosses, swarms of enemies, and mind-blowing challenges. Key Features: 30+ Levels of Intense Action: Battle through waves of invaders and conquer the galaxy! Epic Boss Battles: Take down colossal bosses with skill and strategy. Stunning Visuals: A vibrant, modern twist on retro-style graphics that’ll blow you away. Immersive Soundtrack: Pulse-pounding sound effects and music to keep you in the zone. Compete for the Top Spot: Compare your high scores with players worldwide and claim your place as the ultimate space defender. Relive the nostalgia of old-school mobile gaming, but with a fresh, colorful, and modern upgrade. Whether you're a casual gamer or a hardcore score-chaser, RETRO SPACE 2 offers endless hours of fun and excitement. Are you ready to destroy all invaders and become the ultimate space hero? Download now and unleash the chaos!

Screenshots

Jupiter Escape4 screens
RETRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jupiter Escape at every 2 days against RETRO's every 7 months. Jupiter Escape also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Jupiter Escape sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and RETRO sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jupiter Escape ships an update every 2 days, RETRO every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Jupiter Escape versus RETRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJupiter EscapeRETRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB124 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperZT Pawer LLCApps Bergman Ltda

Customer experience

Jupiter Escape

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RETRO

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Jupiter Escape

One-time5
  • Handful of Starcoins$0.99
  • Small set$0.99
  • Fistful of Starcoins$4.99
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  • No Ads$4.99
  • Shipload of Starcoins$14.99
3 purchases

RETRO

One-time3
  • Extra Life$0.99
  • Midas Hands$1.99
  • Bonus Package$2.99

Questions

Is Jupiter Escape free?
Jupiter Escape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RETRO free?
RETRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jupiter Escape or RETRO have ads?
Both Jupiter Escape and RETRO show ads.
Which is updated more often, Jupiter Escape or RETRO?
Jupiter Escape ships an update every 2 days, and RETRO every 7 months. Most recently, Jupiter Escape was updated on October 21, 2026 and RETRO on October 17, 2026.

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