Comparison

go vs Retro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

go

Control and monitor your go-e V2 charger remotely. Manage charging sessions, adjust settings like current and LED brightness, and access advanced features such as access control and RFID management. Stay informed with detailed charging data and enjoy global access via the go-e Cloud.

Highlights
  • Enable/disable charging
  • Adjust charging current
  • Set automatic charging end
  • View charging data
  • Manage access control
  • Control LED settings
  • Manage RFID cards
Features
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ยท Application exclusively for go-e Chargers with hardware version 2 (V2) ยท Features: - enable and disable charging - change current (Ampere) - automatically end charging after reaching certain kWh - view detailed charging info and charged kWh - change button behavior - enable access control - enable and disable automatic cable lock - change LED brightness - change LED colors - enable and disable ground check - manage RFID cards - change WiFi settings - change hotspot password - access your charger from anywhere in the world with the go-e Cloud

About

Retro

Features
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Bring the Commodore Amiga to your device. This app is a full Amiga emulator built on the UAE engine, ready to run your own legally owned Amiga software. RUN YOUR AMIGA Load ADF, HDF, WHDLoad, and IPF images from the Files app, iCloud Drive, or connected storage. Configure memory, kickstart, and hardware (OCS/AGA) to match each title. AUTHENTIC AUDIO AND VIDEO Cycle-accurate chipsets and Paula audio deliver the look and sound of the real machine. Mount hard drives, swap disks, and use save states to pick up exactly where you left off. FEATURES - UAE-based Amiga emulation (OCS/AGA) - ADF, HDF, WHDLoad, and IPF image support - Adjustable RAM, kickstart, and hardware configs - Gamepad, joystick, and on-screen keyboard mapping - Save states, fast-forward, screenshot capture - External display support - Files, iCloud Drive, and On My Device import This app ships with no copyrighted software or Kickstart ROMs. Add your own legally owned Amiga titles and ROMs to begin.

Screenshots

go4 screens
Retro1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: go at Free against Retro's $2.99. Retro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

go is free to download; Retro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

go ships an update every 15 months, Retro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
go versus Retro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametergoRetro
PriceFree โ€” better$2.99
Positive reviews9.1% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size39 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developergo-e GmbHJonathan Whittingham

In-app purchases

None

go

No in-app purchases

None

Retro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is go free?
go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro free?
Retro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do go or Retro have ads?
Neither go nor Retro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, go or Retro?
go ships an update every 15 months, and Retro every 3 weeks. Most recently, go was updated on September 25, 2026 and Retro on October 29, 2026.

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