Comparison

Retro Cloud Player vs sXiX

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

Head to head
About

Retro Cloud Player

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
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The Retro Cloud Player is an emulator for legacy gaming systems. The ROMs are stored in iCloud. The Retro Cloud Companion app is needed in order to manage your collection of ROMs. A gamepad or keyboard is also required. This emulator include cores from the Libretro project.

About

sXiX

Features
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sXix is not ordinary runner. Born of shadow, shaped by silence, he moves through realms where each step is a trial — and each trial a lesson. You do not control him with buttons or swipes. You guide him by tilting the world itself. Three elemental gates await: The Gate of Fire – Flames fall from the sky, unending. Weave between them. Each one you avoid strengthens your Echo. The Gate of Water – Ice forms in midair. Seek shelter, time your crossing, and flow without stopping. The Gate of Earth – Climb the mountain through falling stone and shifting sand. Caves will open only for those who endure. Each gate conquered grants a fragment of truth — ancient lessons hidden in the elements themselves. But be warned: If you stand still, the world will leave you behind. Too many strikes, and the gate will close. Time is never on your side. Your journey is not measured in points, but in Echo — the trace you leave behind when you pass through the impossible. Features Unique control – Move by tilting the world, not tapping or swiping. Elemental challenges – Fire, water, and earth each with their own rules and secrets. Mystical rewards – Uncover poetic life lessons after every victory. Atmospheric art & sound – Dark, surreal visuals and immersive audio. Replay for mastery – Grow your Echo and discover hidden depth in every level. Disclaimer: The journey of sXiX exists only in the realm of imagination. All characters, events, and places are fictional, and no part of this quest should be acted out in the waking world. The developer makes no warranties of any kind, express or implied, and accepts no responsibility for any consequence, damage, or loss arising from playing this game. sXiX is provided “as is”, for entertainment purposes only. Play responsibly, take regular breaks, and remember — the true quest is always within.

Screenshots

Retro Cloud Player1 screens
sXiX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Retro Cloud Player at 3 against sXiX's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Retro Cloud Player versus sXiX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro Cloud PlayersXiX
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien EyrièsEyal Vardi

In-app purchases

None

Retro Cloud Player

No in-app purchases

None

sXiX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retro Cloud Player free?
Retro Cloud Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is sXiX free?
sXiX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Retro Cloud Player or sXiX have ads?
Neither Retro Cloud Player nor sXiX shows ads.

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