Comparison

UBEK vs Retro Emulator

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

Retro Emulator

Play classic 8-bit console games on your device with this fast and lightweight emulator. Import your own game files or access public domain titles, and save your progress anytime. Enjoy smooth emulation with on-screen controls and sharp display filters.

Highlights
  • Import your own games
  • Save progress anytime
  • On-screen controls with turbo
  • Sharp display filters
  • No ads or tracking
  • Public domain game library
Features
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Retro Console Emulator is a fast, lightweight player for classic 8-bit console games. Import your own games, enjoy smooth and accurate emulation, and save your progress anywhere — with no account, no ads, and no tracking. IMPORT YOUR GAMES Add games from the Files app, or from a PNG image with embedded game data. Files you download in Safari can be imported straight from your Downloads folder. A library of free-to-use and public-domain games is also one tap away. SAVE ANYTIME Save to numbered slots and pick up exactly where you left off. The free version includes 4 save slots and space for 4 imported games. Pro expands this to 8 slots and 20 games, and Max unlocks unlimited save slots and unlimited imports. MADE FOR iPHONE On-screen controls with turbo buttons, sharp display filters, and full-screen play. Available in 15 languages. PRIVACY FIRST No ads. No analytics. No data collection. Your games and saves stay on your device. Retro Console Emulator is intended for homebrew, public-domain, and other games you are legally permitted to play.

Screenshots

UBEK4 screens
Retro Emulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Retro Emulator at 5.0 against UBEK's 4.2. Retro Emulator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). UBEK's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price 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. UBEK sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Retro Emulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Retro Emulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UBEK has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UBEK ships an update monthly, Retro Emulator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
UBEK versus Retro Emulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUBEKRetro Emulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTOYSPRINGVu Bach

Customer experience

UBEK

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

Retro Emulator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

UBEK

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

Retro Emulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UBEK free?
UBEK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Emulator free?
Retro Emulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UBEK or Retro Emulator?
Retro Emulator is rated higher. UBEK averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Retro Emulator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do UBEK or Retro Emulator have ads?
Neither UBEK nor Retro Emulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UBEK or Retro Emulator?
UBEK ships an update monthly, and Retro Emulator every 3 months. Most recently, UBEK was updated on November 4, 2026 and Retro Emulator on October 31, 2026.

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