Comparison

Silk Road Master vs Pocket8

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

Head to head
About

Silk Road Master

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You'll embody a merchant traversing through different territories, trading valuable and unique goods. Wisely choose items from your inventory, place them on the map to travel farther, and to purchase new merchandise. You'll have 5 opportunities to select and buy goods, then points will be awarded based on the value of the goods you've traded. Test your luck, strategic decision-making, and business skills to rise to fame and glory in The Silk Road today! Play Now!

About

Pocket8

This app brings the PICO-8 fantasy console experience to your mobile device, offering access to thousands of community-made games. Enjoy customizable touch controls or gamepad support, and never lose progress with an instant save system.

Highlights
  • Browse and play community-made PICO-8 games
  • Customizable touch controls and gamepad support
  • Instant save states for unlimited progress saving
  • Portrait and landscape orientation support
  • Locked 60FPS gameplay
Features
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Experience PICO-8 Anywhere: Pocket8 brings the magic of the PICO-8 fantasy console to your pocket. Whether you’re on a commute or relaxing at home, thousands of indie games are a single tap away. A Massive Library in Your Pocket: Discover thousands of community-made games with integrated BBS exploration. From challenging platformers to relaxing puzzles, there’s always something new to play. Download your favorites and build a personal collection that goes offline wherever you do. Controls That Feel Right: Gaming on a touch screen can be a struggle. Pocket8 features high-precision controls that feel as good as a real handheld. Choose between a classic D-pad or virtual joystick, or swap the face buttons positioning to match your playstyle. Wanna go touch-less? Connect a controller and play with a bluetooth gamepad or keyboard. Play Without Interruption: Instant save system lets you freeze time and jump back in to the exact pixel where you left off. Manage an infinite amount of save states per cartridge. Features: Browse & Play: Explore the Lexaloffle BBS to find and download new games instantly. Pro-Style Controls: Fluid movement and adaptive controls. Gamepad and Keyboard support included. Portrait & Landscape: Play comfortably in any orientation. Save Anywhere: Never lose your progress with instant state saves. Pure Performance: Locked 60FPS gameplay for the ultimate retro experience.

Screenshots

Silk Road Master4 screens
Pocket84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Silk Road Master at 13.6 against Pocket8's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Silk Road Master versus Pocket8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSilk Road MasterPocket8
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—40 — better
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.6 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB24 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZINGPLAY INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTDJevon Lipsey

In-app purchases

None

Silk Road Master

No in-app purchases

None

Pocket8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Silk Road Master free?
Silk Road Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket8 free?
Pocket8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Silk Road Master or Pocket8 have ads?
Neither Silk Road Master nor Pocket8 shows ads.

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