LEVEL vs RetroBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LEVEL
Navigate a grid-based maze, collecting diamonds and manipulating obstacles. A unique time-reversal mechanic challenges you to coordinate two characters, one moving forward and the other in reverse, to reach their respective goals. Solve 50 intricate puzzles with no timers, focusing on pure strategic thinking.
- Time-reversal gameplay
- 50 challenging levels
- Dynamic obstacles
- Relaxed strategic gameplay
- Minimalist aesthetic
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Step into a unique puzzle adventure where strategy and careful planning are the keys to success! Your journey begins as the Red Character, navigating a grid-based board (ranging from 5x5 to 9x9 tiles) to collect red diamonds. Along the way, you'll face obstacles such as wooden boxes that can be pushed, lasers that need to be turned on or off, and switches that alter the environment. Collecting all the red diamonds unlocks the Time-Reversal Machine, where the real challenge begins. Upon entering the machine, you'll take control of the Blue Character, while the Red Character starts reversing their previous moves, step by step. This unique mechanic means every action you take as the Blue Character directly influences the Red Character's movements in reverse. Careful strategy is crucial—reversed moves can reactivate lasers, reposition boxes, or block your path. Your ultimate goal? Guide both characters to their destinations: the Blue Character must reach the exit, while the Red Character must return to their starting position. Success requires perfect coordination and flawless timing. Key Features: • Time-Reversal Gameplay: Experience a fresh twist on puzzle-solving as you manage two characters and their interlinked actions. • Challenging Levels: Solve 50 unique puzzles, each more intricate and demanding than the last. • Dynamic Obstacles: Push boxes, control lasers, and flip switches to create paths—or accidentally block them. • Relaxed Yet Strategic: No timers, no pressure—just pure brain-teasing fun. Every move matters. • Minimalist Aesthetic: Clean visuals and an intuitive interface keep your focus on solving puzzles. Inspired by the concept of time inversion seen in films like TENET, this game introduces a creative and engaging puzzle experience where the past and future collide. Test your logic and ingenuity as you solve intricate challenges in this one-of-a-kind time-manipulation puzzle game!
RetroBox
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WELCOME TO THE RETRO REVOLUTION! Step into RetroBox - where classic games got a glow-up and decided to throw the ultimate pixel party! Our quirky collection brings you three legendary games with more personality than a 80s arcade cabinet. SNAKE WITH SWAGGER Meet our snake - he's not just hungry, he's FASHIONABLE! Sporting the coolest sunglasses this side of the digital realm, he slithers through neon-lit mazes with attitude. Watch him grow longer while staying stylish! TETRIS BLOCKS WITH FEELINGS Our Tetris pieces aren't just geometric shapes - they're characters! The T-piece has a charming smile, the L-piece gives you a wink, and the O-piece is just happy to be here. They fall with purpose and stack with personality! SUDOKU THAT GLOWS IN THE DARK Forget boring number puzzles! Our Sudoku grids pulse with neon energy, making every number placement feel like you're hacking the matrix. Three difficulty levels: Easy (for humans), Medium (for cyborgs), and Hard (for time travelers). FEATURES THAT MAKE US SPECIAL: • Retro-futuristic design that screams "totally rad!" • Dark and light themes (because mood lighting matters) • Games that remember where you left off (even our pixels have good memory) • Smooth animations that would make the 90s jealous • Analytics that respect your privacy (we're cool like that) • Zero ads, zero subscriptions, zero nonsense - just pure gaming joy! WHY RETROBOX ROCKS YOUR PIXELS: This isn't just another game collection - it's a love letter to the golden age of gaming, written in glowing green code. Every pixel has been lovingly crafted, every animation thoughtfully designed, and every sound carefully chosen to transport you back to when games were simple but unforgettable. Whether you're a retro gaming veteran or a modern gamer curious about the classics, RetroBox delivers that perfect blend of nostalgia and contemporary polish. It's like finding your old Game Boy, but it's been to the future and back! PERFECT FOR: • Coffee break gaming sessions • Nostalgic trips down memory lane • Showing off to friends (seriously, wait till they see our snake's sunglasses) • Proving that simple games are still the best games • Adding some neon glow to your daily routine Download RetroBox now and join the retro revolution! Because life's too short for boring games, and our snake's sunglasses aren't going to admire themselves! P.S. - Our Tetris blocks say hi!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: RetroBox at none against LEVEL's shown. LEVEL's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 27.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | LEVEL | RetroBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Miroslaw Kapalka | Bhavuk Jain |
In-app purchases
LEVEL
No in-app purchases
RetroBox
No in-app purchases









