# Lava Dash vs Retro Cloud Player

The clearest difference is rating: Lava Dash at 5.0 against Retro Cloud Player's 3.5. Lava Dash also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Retro Cloud Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Lava Dash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lava Dash | Retro Cloud Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lava-dash/id6742521742/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Thrasher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790762521) | [Julien Eyriès](https://appshunter.io/developer/414653864) |

## What reviewers say

### Lava Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lava-dash/id6742521742)

Test your reflexes in this fast-paced game where the floor randomly turns to lava. React quickly to stay on safe ground and survive as long as possible. Simple to learn but challenging to master, it offers an addictive experience for quick gaming sessions.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced reaction gameplay, Dynamic color-changing zones, Simple yet addictive mechanics, Immersive sound effects, Progress tracking, Optimized for iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Retro Cloud Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193)

Play classic games on your Apple devices with this emulator. It utilizes iCloud for ROM storage and requires a companion app for collection management. A gamepad or keyboard is necessary for gameplay.

**Highlights:** Legacy gaming emulation, iCloud ROM storage, Libretro cores integration, Companion app for ROM management, Gamepad/keyboard support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lava Dash free?

Lava Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Retro Cloud Player free?

Retro Cloud Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lava Dash or Retro Cloud Player?

Lava Dash is rated higher. Lava Dash averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Retro Cloud Player averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lava Dash or Retro Cloud Player have ads?

Lava Dash shows ads; Retro Cloud Player does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*