Retro Cloud Player vs sXiX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Legacy gaming emulation
- iCloud ROM storage
- Libretro cores integration
- Companion app for ROM management
- Gamepad/keyboard support
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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.
sXiX
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Retro Cloud Player | sXiX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Julien Eyriès | Eyal Vardi |
In-app purchases
Retro Cloud Player
No in-app purchases
sXiX
No in-app purchases









