# Vampire Survivors+ vs Retrocade

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Retrocade at 7.5K against Vampire Survivors+'s 553. Retrocade also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Vampire Survivors+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Vampire Survivors+ against 4.5 for Retrocade. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retrocade has 7.5K ratings behind it against 553, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 65% and 65% positive.

Vampire Survivors+ ships an update every 3 weeks, Retrocade every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vampire Survivors+ | Retrocade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (553 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-survivors-plus/id6478975337/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrocade/id6746784702/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 553 | **7.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | **65.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 752 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Poncle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655125278) | [Resolution Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317208408) |

## What reviewers say

### Vampire Survivors+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-survivors-plus/id6478975337)

Engage in a gothic horror survival RPG where you battle hordes of monsters. Make strategic choices to overcome overwhelming odds and gather gold for permanent upgrades. Survive as long as possible in this rogue-lite experience.

**Highlights:** Mow down thousands of night creatures, Rogue-lite elements with permanent upgrades, Gothic horror casual gameplay, Bullet hell combat, Includes Legacy of the Moonspell and Tides of the Foscari DLC

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Unique and enjoyable art style
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack
- 👍 Smooth controls and intuitive mechanics
- 💎 Tons of content and unlockables

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Progress loss when app is suspended
- 🔍 Lack of clear objectives and direction
- 🎮 Touch controls not as precise as controller

**Reported bugs**

- Eudonium M level getting stuck in loading loop
- Santa Water item not functioning as expected
- Graphical issues and visual effects overload in late game

**Requested features**

- Mid-game save and resume functionality
- Support for Apple TV and controllers
- Addition of all DLC content from other platforms
- Improved performance and stability for late-game runs


### Retrocade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrocade/id6746784702)

Relive the golden age of arcades with a collection of legendary 80s games. Enjoy classic titles, compete on global leaderboards, and unlock achievements. Supports Bluetooth controllers for an authentic experience.

**Highlights:** Collection of 80s arcade games, Global leaderboards, Unlockable achievements, Bluetooth controller support, Authentic gameplay experience

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vampire Survivors+ free?

Vampire Survivors+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Retrocade free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vampire Survivors+ or Retrocade?

Retrocade is rated higher. Vampire Survivors+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 553 ratings, while Retrocade averages 4.5 from 7.5K ratings.

### Do Vampire Survivors+ or Retrocade have ads?

Neither Vampire Survivors+ nor Retrocade shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vampire Survivors+ or Retrocade?

Vampire Survivors+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Retrocade every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vampire Survivors+ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Retrocade on September 25, 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.*