Comparison

UBEK vs Pocket8

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

Head to head
About

UBEK

Experience a classic 1995 Amiga game, recreated with its original 30-year-old graphics and code. Enjoy retro 3D gameplay enhanced for modern displays and controllers, with optional upgraded visuals and sound.

Highlights
  • Original 1995 graphics and code
  • Modern display and controller compatibility
  • Enhanced graphics and sound options
  • Retro 3D gameplay
  • Classic Amiga game experience
Features
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What is "UBEK"? Why does this game look like it was created 30 years ago? It's because indeed, it was! "UBEK" was one of the first Wolfenstein-lookalikes for Commodore Amiga, published in Poland in 1995. These were remarkable times. The '90s saw the birth of 3D graphics in games — what looks clunky today was groundbreaking back then. Developers were experimenting with new ways of visualizing and interacting within three-dimensional worlds, and entirely new genres were just beginning to take shape... The 2025 recreation is built from the same, 30-year old graphics, sound, level maps and code, except for small improvements (listed below) in order to make the game more enjoyable and compatible with modern displays and game controllers. Alternatively, the less orthodox retro gaming enthusiasts can also choose the alternative, enhanced versions of some graphics and sound pieces, provided by DJREMIX!

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

UBEK4 screens
Pocket84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pocket8 at none against UBEK's 3. Pocket8 also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and ratings volume (10 vs 3). UBEK's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads 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. UBEK sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pocket8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for UBEK against 4.6 for Pocket8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of UBEK's written reviews are positive against 67% of Pocket8's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UBEK ships an update monthly, Pocket8 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
UBEK versus Pocket8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUBEKPocket8
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings310 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB24 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTOYSPRINGJevon Lipsey

Customer experience

UBEK

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pocket8

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

UBEK

One-time3
  • Basic Tip$0.99
  • Generous Tip$2.99
  • Enormous Tip$6.99
None

Pocket8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UBEK free?
UBEK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket8 free?
Pocket8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UBEK or Pocket8?
UBEK is rated higher. UBEK averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pocket8 averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.
Do UBEK or Pocket8 have ads?
Neither UBEK nor Pocket8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UBEK or Pocket8?
UBEK ships an update monthly, and Pocket8 daily. Most recently, UBEK was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pocket8 on October 17, 2026.

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