Comparison

Emblemo vs Retro Games

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

Head to head
About

Emblemo

Features
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The Emblemo app for iOS offers users a unique blend of educational and entertainment value, making it an indispensable addition to your app collection. Here’s why: At its core, Emblemo is a game designed to enhance your geographical knowledge and memory skills through an engaging and interactive interface. The game begins with a set of 10 shuffled, covered cards displayed at the bottom of the screen, representing 5 pairs of identical cards. Each pair features the emblem and flag of a country from a selected continent. Additionally, an active globe map is displayed at the top of the screen, pinpointing the locations of these countries with their flags. As you interact with the game by flipping a card, it reveals the country’s emblem and flag, while simultaneously highlighting that country on the globe map in blue. This visual cue helps players locate the country on the map, enhancing their geographical literacy. If a subsequent card flipped matches the previously uncovered card, both cards will disappear after a brief moment, and the matched country’s flag on the map will turn green and then vanish, leaving only the flags of yet-to-be-matched countries. If the cards do not match, both will cover back up after the next card is flipped, and any highlighted flags on the map reset to their original state. For a gentle play, the app plays gentle, calm music in the background, adapted to the game’s climate. The app also includes two icons at the bottom of the screen: one indicates when the cards will be shuffled again, and the other, shaped like an hourglass, tracks the duration of your gameplay. This feature adds a dynamic element to the game, challenging players to match all pairs before the time runs out. Upon successfully matching all card pairs within the allotted time, the game progresses to a higher level with an additional pair of cards, encouraging players to test their limits and see how many pairs they can match. Conversely, if the task is not completed in time, the game moves to a lower level, reducing the number of card pairs (but never below five pairs) to match the player’s skill level. Emblemo is more than just a game; it’s a tool designed to entertain while simultaneously educating users about the world’s geography, emblems, and national flags in an interactive, enjoyable manner. It adapts to the player’s skill level, ensuring that the game remains challenging yet attainable, making it a must-have app for anyone looking to improve their memory and geographical knowledge in a fun, engaging way.

About

Retro Games

Relive your childhood with a collection of classic arcade games. Enjoy simple, fun, and stress-free gameplay that harks back to simpler times. Experience nostalgia with beloved titles all in one convenient application.

Highlights
  • Classic arcade game collection
  • Nostalgic gaming experience
  • Simple and fun gameplay
  • Offline play support
  • Stress-free unwinding
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Tired of super-modern, complicated games? Sometimes you just want to unwind the way you did as a kid. We're reviving your favorite childhood classics — Hangman, Breakout, Tic Tac Toe, and more. Simple, fun, and stress-free. The best nostalgic gaming experience, all in one app. Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy: https://github.com/estersr/App-Policies

Screenshots

Emblemo4 screens
Retro Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Retro Games at Free against Emblemo's $4.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Retro Games is free to download; Emblemo costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Emblemo versus Retro Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmblemoRetro Games
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size237 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikolaj AdamowiczEsther Ramos

In-app purchases

None

Emblemo

No in-app purchases

None

Retro Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Emblemo free?
Emblemo costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Games free?
Retro Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Emblemo or Retro Games have ads?
Neither Emblemo nor Retro Games shows ads.

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