Comparison

Retro vs Kaboom Space Swarm

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

Head to head
About

Retro

Engage in an arcade-style space shooter with waves of enemies and challenging bosses. Unlock upgrades and master multiple unique ships with stunning pixel art and fast-paced gameplay. It's easy to learn but difficult to master.

Highlights
  • Arcade-style space shooter
  • Battle waves of enemies
  • Face epic bosses
  • Unlock powerful upgrades
  • Stunning pixel art
  • Multiple unique ships
Features
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Take command of your spaceship in this thrilling arcade-style space shooter! Battle waves of enemies, face epic bosses, and unlock powerful upgrades. Featuring stunning pixel art, fast-paced gameplay, and multiple unique ships to master, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of retro arcade games, it’s easy to pick up but hard to master. Can you dominate the galaxy and become the ultimate pilot? Download now and find out!

About

Kaboom Space Swarm

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Prepare for the ultimate retro arcade shooter experience! In Kaboom Space Swarm, you are the last line of defense against an endless armada of alien invaders. Take control of the Galaxip and blast your way through challenging enemy waves, dodge incoming fire, and test your reflexes in intense boss battles. Features: Classic Arcade Action: Authentic retro mechanics that transport you straight back to the golden age of arcade gaming. Epic Boss Fights: Encounter massive alien motherships that will push your dodging and shooting skills to the limit. Powerful Upgrades: Collect shields, multi-lasers, and devastating bombs to turn the tide of the intergalactic war. Global Leaderboards: Compete with players worldwide for the highest score and galactic supremacy. Play Anywhere: Fully offline supported. Play anywhere, anytime without forced ads or interruptions. Will you survive the swarm? Download Kaboom Space Swarm now and defend the galaxy!

Screenshots

Retro4 screens
Kaboom Space Swarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kaboom Space Swarm at none against Retro's shown. Retro's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Retro versus Kaboom Space Swarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroKaboom Space Swarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBatuhan YildirimUGUR TALAT UNESI

In-app purchases

None

Retro

No in-app purchases

None

Kaboom Space Swarm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retro free?
Retro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kaboom Space Swarm free?
Kaboom Space Swarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Retro or Kaboom Space Swarm have ads?
Retro shows ads; Kaboom Space Swarm does not.

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