# Emu2600 XL vs Retro Cloud Player

The clearest difference is rating: Retro Cloud Player at 5.0 against Emu2600 XL's 3.2. Retro Cloud Player also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Emu2600 XL's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Retro Cloud Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Emu2600 XL has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Emu2600 XL | Retro Cloud Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emu2600-xl/id6499568732/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raffaele Amuso](https://appshunter.io/developer/912157295) | [Julien Eyriès](https://appshunter.io/developer/414653864) |

## What reviewers say

### Emu2600 XL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emu2600-xl/id6499568732)

Experience classic Atari 2600 games on your device with this fast and fullscreen emulator. It perfectly recreates the original graphics and sounds, allowing you to load your ROMs and enjoy nostalgic gameplay. Supports external controllers for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Classic console emulation, Fullscreen display, Accurate graphics and sound, ROM loading support, Gamepad and joystick compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Retro Cloud Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193)

Play classic games on your Apple devices with this emulator. It utilizes iCloud for ROM storage and requires a companion app for collection management. A gamepad or keyboard is necessary for gameplay.

**Highlights:** Legacy gaming emulation, iCloud ROM storage, Libretro cores integration, Companion app for ROM management, Gamepad/keyboard support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Emu2600 XL free?

Emu2600 XL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Retro Cloud Player free?

Retro Cloud Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Emu2600 XL or Retro Cloud Player?

Retro Cloud Player is rated higher. Emu2600 XL averages 3.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Retro Cloud Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Emu2600 XL or Retro Cloud Player have ads?

Emu2600 XL shows ads; Retro Cloud Player does not.

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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.*