# Legend Pirates vs Retra

Legend Pirates and Retra both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Legend Pirates's written reviews are positive against 15% of Retra's. Legend Pirates also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Retra's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 11) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retra sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Legend Pirates asks for nothing beyond the download.

Retra holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retra has 3K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Legend Pirates's written reviews are positive against 15% of Retra's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Legend Pirates ships an update fortnightly, Retra every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Legend Pirates | Retra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legend-pirates/id6736532244/reviews) | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retra-app-console-emulator/id6746222411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 14.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 467 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Corner Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772311880) | [MODERN DEV LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604740281) |

## What reviewers say

### Legend Pirates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legend-pirates/id6736532244)

Embark on an epic pirate adventure in this online MMORPG. Sail the vast seas, engage in thrilling battles, and forge your own legend through crafting and exploration. Join a vibrant community on an unforgettable voyage.

**Highlights:** Online pirate MMORPG, Sail the seas, Engage in battles, Craft your legend, Immersive world

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Retra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retra-app-console-emulator/id6746222411)

Experience classic gaming with this retro console emulator. Relive childhood memories with support for multiple consoles, customizable skins, and controller integration. Unlock the full experience through a subscription or a lifetime purchase.

**Highlights:** Support for 5+ retro consoles, 10+ visual skins, Customizable settings, Controller support, Cloud game saving, Fast ROM import

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly access to emulator | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access to emulator | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime access to emulator | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic feel
- 👍 Controller support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to play on mobile
- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 🔒 Suspicious free trial
- 🐛 Freezing issues
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Games freeze
- Inability to play without paying

**Requested features**

- Option to exit free trial
- Improve mobile optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Legend Pirates free?

Legend Pirates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Retra free?

Retra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Legend Pirates or Retra?

Retra is rated higher. Legend Pirates averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Retra averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do Legend Pirates or Retra have ads?

Retra shows ads; Legend Pirates does not.

### Which is updated more often, Legend Pirates or Retra?

Legend Pirates ships an update fortnightly, and Retra every 4 days. Most recently, Legend Pirates was updated on October 30, 2026 and Retra on November 8, 2026.

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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.*