# Retro Cloud Player vs Chess by Staple Games

The clearest difference is device support: Chess by Staple Games at 6 against Retro Cloud Player's 3. Chess by Staple Games also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Retro Cloud Player against 5.0 for Chess by Staple Games. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Cloud Player | Chess by Staple Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-by-staple-games/id6756031740/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 70 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julien Eyriès](https://appshunter.io/developer/414653864) | [Staple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454538415) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Chess by Staple Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-by-staple-games/id6756031740)

Experience classic chess with a beautifully crafted app designed for all Apple devices. Enjoy solo practice against AI, local multiplayer, or online matches. Features include all official rules, accessibility options, and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** AI challenges with 6 difficulty levels, Pass & Play for local face-to-face games, Online multiplayer via Game Center, Local wireless play over Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, Full implementation of all chess rules, Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc.), Accessibility features (VoiceOver, high contrast)

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Cloud Player free?

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

### Is Chess by Staple Games free?

Chess by Staple Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Retro Cloud Player or Chess by Staple Games?

Retro Cloud Player and Chess by Staple Games are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Retro Cloud Player or Chess by Staple Games have ads?

Neither Retro Cloud Player nor Chess by Staple Games shows ads.

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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.*