# Retro Cloud Player vs RetroHandheld

The clearest difference is rating: Retro Cloud Player at 5.0 against RetroHandheld's 3.7. Retro Cloud Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). RetroHandheld's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RetroHandheld sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Retro Cloud Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Retro Cloud Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Cloud Player | RetroHandheld |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrohandheld/id6759585946/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 70 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julien Eyriès](https://appshunter.io/developer/414653864) | [David Margot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877555458) |

## 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


### RetroHandheld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrohandheld/id6759585946)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a classic gaming console. Play popular retro systems like Game Boy, NES, and PlayStation with controller support and save states. Bring your own legally owned game files for an offline, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Plays 8 classic consoles, Controller support, Save states and auto-save, Offline play, Cheat code support, iCloud backup

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Cloud Player free?

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

### Is RetroHandheld free?

RetroHandheld is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Retro Cloud Player or RetroHandheld?

Retro Cloud Player is rated higher. Retro Cloud Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RetroHandheld averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Retro Cloud Player or RetroHandheld have ads?

Neither Retro Cloud Player nor RetroHandheld 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.*