# Retro Cloud Player vs Aether Bastion

The clearest difference is rating: Aether Bastion at 5.0 against Retro Cloud Player's 3.5. Aether Bastion also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 2). Retro Cloud Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aether Bastion sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Retro Cloud Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aether Bastion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aether Bastion has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Cloud Player | Aether Bastion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-cloud-player/id6747358193/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-bastion/id6806149789/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Julien Eyriès](https://appshunter.io/developer/414653864) | [NoffTech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495613460) |

## 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


### Aether Bastion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-bastion/id6806149789)

Defend a growing rift against swarms. Strategically expand your keep and spend resources to bring cores home. Enjoy live co-op multiplayer for up to four players.

**Highlights:** Idle rift defense gameplay, Strategic keep growth, Resource management, Live co-op multiplayer (2-4 players), Seasonal events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bastion Circle | $7.99 | per month |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ember Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Awakening Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ember Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purse of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Founder’s Sigil | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Treasury of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Cloud Player free?

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

### Is Aether Bastion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Retro Cloud Player or Aether Bastion?

Aether Bastion is rated higher. Retro Cloud Player averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Aether Bastion averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Retro Cloud Player or Aether Bastion have ads?

Neither Retro Cloud Player nor Aether Bastion 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.*