Comparison

RetroLumo vs Asteroid Frontier

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

Asteroid Frontier

Features
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Description Enter the frontier and fight for survival in a fast-paced arcade space shooter. In Asteroid Frontier, you pilot a futuristic starfighter through dangerous asteroid fields, hostile alien squadrons, and massive boss encounters. Dodge incoming fire, break through enemy formations, activate powerful defensive systems, and unleash Nova-class weapons to turn the tide of battle. Each level pushes the action further with more aggressive enemies, tougher bosses, tighter score targets, and escalating pressure. Stay sharp, manage your defenses, and push your score higher as you battle through the frontier. Features: Fast, responsive spaceship controls Intense arcade-style space combat Asteroid fields that block fire and change every run Alien attack ships with escalating aggression Massive boss battles including the Mothership and Father Ship Special Nova and Supernova weapons Shield system, health system, score goals, and timed levels High score tracking and Game Center leaderboard support iPhone and iPad support Premium sci-fi presentation with effects, music, and action-driven gameplay

Screenshots

RetroLumo4 screens
Asteroid Frontier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Asteroid Frontier at none against RetroLumo's 7. Asteroid Frontier also leads on ads (none vs shown). RetroLumo's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support 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. Asteroid Frontier asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RetroLumo versus Asteroid Frontier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroLumoAsteroid Frontier
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolitare StudiosChristian Landa

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

Asteroid Frontier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RetroLumo free?
RetroLumo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Asteroid Frontier free?
Asteroid Frontier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RetroLumo or Asteroid Frontier have ads?
RetroLumo shows ads; Asteroid Frontier does not.

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