Comparison

RetroLumo vs Retconnected

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

Head to head
About

RetroLumo

Explore a collection of bite-sized, retro-style minigames playable solo or with friends. Earn in-game rewards and customize your profile. Cloud saves ensure your progress follows you across devices.

Highlights
  • Retro-style minigames
  • Multiplayer support
  • Account sync and cloud saves
  • Cosmetic collection and profile upgrades
  • Controller support (touch and Bluetooth)
Features
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RetroLumo is a library of retro-style minigames made by Volitare Studios—play solo or with friends! Not an emulator: RetroLumo only runs games created for this platform. FEATURES • Game Cards: Bite-size games across multiple genres, new additions and updates over time • Multiplayer: Play supported cartridges with friends (account required) • Account Sync: Cloud saves; your collection follows you across devices • Collection: Earn cosmetics and profile upgrades as you play (account required to access the shop) • Controller Support: Built-in touch controls with optional haptics; Bluetooth controllers supported (compatibility may vary) Privacy Policy: https://www.volitarestudios.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service (EULA): https://www.volitarestudios.com/terms-of-service

About

Retconnected

Features
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Your table. Your story. No internet required. Retconnected is the tabletop RPG companion built for in-person play. No accounts. No cloud. No Wi-Fi pairing dialogs. Just sit down and play. Your Campaign, Your Way Create campaigns for any game system. D&D, Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, or your own homebrew. Bring your rules. We bring the table. Two Channels, One Table Separate in-game narrative from table talk. The Story channel is for dramatic moments. The Table channel is for jokes, pizza orders, and rules questions. Characters Without Constraints Freeform character sheets that adapt to any system. Stats, resources, inventory, abilities—define what matters for your game. The GM's Secret Weapon Queue up narrative beats before the session. Send private messages to individual players. Deliver encounters with dramatic timing. Local-First. Always. Works device-to-device with no router and no internet. Play in a cabin, a basement, a convention hall. Same table, same connection. Features - Campaign creation and player management - Dual chat channels (Story + Table) - Universal character sheets - NPC management and encounters - GM message queue - Private messages and visibility controls - Works offline, no account required

Screenshots

RetroLumo4 screens
Retconnected3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retconnected at none against RetroLumo's 7. Retconnected also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. RetroLumo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Retconnected asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RetroLumo ships an update every 2 weeks, Retconnected daily. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RetroLumo versus Retconnected: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroLumoRetconnected
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolitare StudiosRobert Miller

In-app purchases

7 purchases

RetroLumo

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter Pass$2.991 Month
One-time6
  • Gems$0.99
  • Gems$4.99
  • Gems$14.99
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  • Gems$29.99
  • Gems$49.99
  • Gems$99.99
None

Retconnected

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RetroLumo free?
RetroLumo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retconnected free?
Retconnected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RetroLumo or Retconnected have ads?
RetroLumo shows ads; Retconnected does not.
Which is updated more often, RetroLumo or Retconnected?
RetroLumo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Retconnected daily. Most recently, RetroLumo was updated on November 4, 2026 and Retconnected on October 24, 2026.

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