Retro Cloud Player vs PIG, Points in Grid
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.
PIG, Points in Grid
This classic dots-and-boxes game offers simple yet strategic gameplay. Play against the computer, a friend on the same device, or remotely. Customize your experience with premium themes and cross-device sync.
- Classic dots-and-boxes gameplay
- Single and multiplayer modes
- Remote play option
- Premium board themes and customization
- Cross-device sync with iCloud
- 7-day free trial
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Points In Grid, or PIG, is a quick classic dots-and-boxes match game where players take turns drawing a line from one dot to another. When you create a box, you get a point. Select a 0 Player Game to see how the game is played. Select a 1 Player game to Challenge the computer, or play a 2 Player game on a single device. PIG is simple to learn & surprisingly strategic and addictive. PIG is free to download and play with the core game experience included. Unlock the Full Version to open up a bunch of ways to customize and play, including the ability to play against someone remotely, unlock premium board themes and add limitless expanded background customizations & appearance options, and cross-device sync features. With iCloud sync enabled, supported settings and game appearance options sync across all of your devices signed in with the same Apple ID. PIG is available across Apple platforms, so you can play on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Compatible iPad app availability on Apple Vision Pro may also be available where supported by Apple. The Unlocked version also unlocks the ability to use the Apple TV to view a game against a friend while you play on your own device. Try the 7 Day Free Trial! Play for Free with with the Basic Black & White display options: • 0 Player mode to watch the game play itself • 1 Player mode against the computer • 2 Player On Device games • Customize player names • Instant Replay Subscribe to Unlock the following Features: • Play against players remotely, including the ability to host a game or join a game • Gameplay mirrors to your Apple TV so everyone can watch the game being played • A wide expanding variety of custom Board Themes, Colors Options, Photo Backgrounds, and Visual Styles that sync across to all of your devices • Includes a Board Theme Randomizer that changes the Board Theme on each new game • Custom photo slots to use your own personal photos as game backgrounds • Custom App icons for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Support for the iPhone Duo in Laptop Mode • Game Center support • Apple Handoff support • SharePlay and Remote Play options where available • Extensive analytics, score tracking, and game history • Share your Stats and Analytics • Multiple difficulty options • Game Sounds & Apple Music support to play songs In-Game during a match with a built in Music Player • Sync most Settings for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro with iCloud so you can start a game on one device and then move to another device without losing your place. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PIG, Points in Grid at 5.0 against Retro Cloud Player's 3.5. PIG, Points in Grid also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Retro Cloud Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. PIG, Points in Grid sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Retro Cloud Player asks for nothing beyond the download.
PIG, Points in Grid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | Retro Cloud Player | PIG, Points in Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 784 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Julien Eyriès | Jeffry Zander |
Customer experience
Retro Cloud Player
PIG, Points in Grid
In-app purchases
Retro Cloud Player
No in-app purchases
PIG, Points in Grid
- PIG Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- PIG Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
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- PIG Lifetime Unlock$19.99
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