Consoles vs Retro Cloud Companion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Consoles
Relive classic gaming with this app that emulates multiple retro consoles. Turn your device into a nostalgic gaming hub, offering pixel-perfect experiences from beloved old-school titles. Seamlessly switch between devices and continue your game.
- Emulates multiple classic consoles
- Supports Atari, Game Boy, NES, Genesis, SNES, and more
- Pixel-perfect retro graphics
- Cross-device save game syncing
- Authentic retro gameplay experience
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Consoles brings all your favorite classic gaming experiences together in one simple and convenient app. Relive timeless titles from beloved retro hardware and rediscover the joy of old-school gaming. Embrace nostalgia and turn your Apple device into the ultimate classic gaming hub, with each pixel-perfect memory at your fingertips. Move seamlessly from one device to another and pick up right where you left off! Included in Consoles is support for: Atari 2600 Atari 7800 Atari Lynx Famicom Disk System Game Boy (and Color) Game Boy Advance Game Gear Neo Geo Pocket NES 32X Genesis SNES Virtual Boy Bandai Wonderswan Rediscover your childhood favorites and experience authentic retro gameplay at a fraction of the price. For a limited time, early adopters can purchase Consoles at an unbeatable value. Dive into the golden age of gaming at an incredible discount! Don’t miss out on this special offer. **This app does not include any game content. You must provide your own legally obtained files. We do not support or encourage piracy—please respect all copyright and licensing laws.
Retro Cloud Companion
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Retro Cloud Companion is a companion app for the Retro Cloud system. This app allow you to manage your collection of ROM stored in the cloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Retro Cloud Companion at Free against Consoles's $7.99. Consoles's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On ads 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
Retro Cloud Companion is free to download; Consoles costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Consoles | Retro Cloud Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.4 (39 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Juice Co | Julien Eyriès |
Bugs and requests
Consoles
Reported bugs
3 issues- Some games experience performance issues
- Difficulty registering controller inputs
- ROM loading not working for some users
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more retro consoles (e.g., N64, Sega CD)
- Implement save state functionality
- Allow manual metadata and artwork editing
- Add portrait mode support on mobile
Retro Cloud Companion
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Consoles
No in-app purchases
Retro Cloud Companion
No in-app purchases
Questions
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