# Retro Cloud Player vs PixelDock

The clearest difference is rating: Retro Cloud Player at 5.0 against PixelDock's 3.0. Retro Cloud Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). PixelDock's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PixelDock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Retro Cloud Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Retro Cloud Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Cloud Player | PixelDock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeldock-retro-emulator/id6796254643/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 429 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julien Eyriès](https://appshunter.io/developer/414653864) | [Jose Antonio Salinas Garcia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803226958) |

## 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


### PixelDock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeldock-retro-emulator/id6796254643)

This app consolidates numerous classic game consoles and computers into a single application. It features automatic cover art, quick save states, and organized game libraries. Premium features include cloud sync and social functionalities.

**Highlights:** Multi-console support, Automatic cover art, Quick save/load states, Bluetooth/MFi controller support, Wi-Fi file transfer, Cloud save synchronization (premium), Social chat and voice calls (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $22.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Cloud Player free?

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

### Is PixelDock free?

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

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

Retro Cloud Player is rated higher. Retro Cloud Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PixelDock averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Retro Cloud Player nor PixelDock 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.*