Comparison

RetroLumo vs Fliperama

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

Fliperama

Transform your device into a retro arcade with multiple classic consoles and a library of free, openly licensed games. Enjoy authentic controls, import your own legally owned ROMs, and experience local multiplayer.

Highlights
  • Pocket arcade cabinet design
  • Seven classic consoles supported
  • Curated catalog of free games
  • Import your own ROM files
  • Bluetooth controller support
  • Local 2-player mode
  • Automatic saves and quick states
Features
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Fliperama turns your iPhone into a pocket arcade cabinet: seven classic consoles, a curated catalog of free openly licensed games, and controls that actually feel right. THE ARCADE FEEL - Arcade skin with 8-way stick and big buttons, tuned with a real multi-touch model (running while jumping just works) - Or switch to each console's original pad, faithfully recreated - Bluetooth controllers supported, including 2-player local play SEVEN CONSOLES IN ONE CABINET Relive the golden age of pixel art: Game Boy, Game Boy Color, NES, Super Nintendo, Mega Drive / Genesis, Master System and Atari 2600. FREE CURATED CATALOG - Dozens of real homebrew games, all openly licensed by their authors, license and author shown on every card - Download and play instantly, no account needed - New games added regularly YOUR GAMES - Import your own ROM files (including .zip), use only games you legally own - Cartridge shelf with custom labels from your own photos - Automatic battery saves plus quick save states in every game PREMIUM One cheap monthly subscription removes all ads and helps fund new consoles and features. The catalog stays free for everyone. Legal: Fliperama does not include, share or host commercial ROMs. Trademarks belong to their respective owners; Fliperama is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, Sega or Atari. Emulation powered by the open-source cores SameBoy (MIT) and ares (ISC). Privacy Policy: https://a4tech.ai/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RetroLumo4 screens
Fliperama4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fliperama at daily against RetroLumo's every 2 weeks. RetroLumo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 and Fliperama sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RetroLumo against 5.0 for Fliperama. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RetroLumo ships an update every 2 weeks, Fliperama daily. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RetroLumo versus Fliperama: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroLumoFliperama
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB24 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperVolitare StudiosA4 Tech Ltda

In-app purchases

7 purchases

RetroLumo

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter Pass$2.991 Month
One-time6
  • Gems$0.99
  • Gems$4.99
  • Gems$14.99
Show 3 more
  • Gems$29.99
  • Gems$49.99
  • Gems$99.99
1 purchases

Fliperama

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$2.991 Month

Questions

Is RetroLumo free?
RetroLumo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fliperama free?
Fliperama is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RetroLumo or Fliperama?
RetroLumo and Fliperama are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do RetroLumo or Fliperama have ads?
Both RetroLumo and Fliperama show ads.
Which is updated more often, RetroLumo or Fliperama?
RetroLumo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fliperama daily. Most recently, RetroLumo was updated on November 4, 2026 and Fliperama on October 31, 2026.

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