Comparison

RTM WIN vs RetroNexus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RTM WIN

Play your own PC games on iPhone and iPad using open-source emulation. Install and run legally owned games natively without streaming or external servers.

Highlights
  • Play PC games on iPhone/iPad
  • Open-source emulation
  • Install your own software
  • Native iOS gameplay
  • No streaming required
Features
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brings the freedom of desktop gaming to your iPhone and iPad. Built on open-source emulation and compatibility technologies (like Wine and Wasm-Webport), it lets you install and run your own software — including simple, legally owned games — on Apple devices. Our mission: make lightweight PC games playable natively on iOS hardware, without streaming or external servers.

About

RetroNexus

This app allows you to play classic retro games from multiple console systems on your iOS device. It offers features like customizable controls, save states, fast-forward, and a smart library organizer for your game ROMs.

Highlights
  • Multi-system emulation (NES, SNES, GBA, Genesis)
  • Customizable gamepad themes
  • Save and load game states
  • Fast forward gameplay
  • Smart library organizer
  • Supports custom cheat codes
Features
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RetroNexus is the ultimate multi-system game emulator designed exclusively for iOS! Experience the magic of retro gaming with high-fidelity emulation and modern features. Relive your childhood classics or discover retro masterpieces from standard-setting consoles of the past. Supported Systems: - Nintendo Entertainment System (NES): Play all your beloved 8-bit classics. - Super Nintendo (SNES): Immerse yourself in epic 16-bit adventures. - Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance (GBA): Bring the best portable games directly to your screen. - Sega Genesis: Speed through Sega classics with maximum fidelity. - Chip-8: Experience classic indie-style gameplay cores. Powerful Modern Features: - Customized Gamepad Themes: Tailor the look and feel of your controls with beautifully crafted skins. - Custom Cheat Codes: Add, manage, and toggle cheat codes (Action Replay, Game Genie) easily on the fly. - Save & Load States: Never lose progress! Save and load at any point using multiple available slots. - Fast Forward: Speed up dialogue-heavy sequences or long grinding sessions. - Smart Library Organizer: Import game ROMs from .zip files quickly, browse games by console, and read helpful guides. - Completely Localized: Beautifully translated into multiple languages for retro fans worldwide. Unlock your retro gaming paradise today with RetroNexus! Note: RetroNexus does not bundle or provide any game ROMs. Users must supply their own legally acquired game files to play.

Screenshots

RTM WIN3 screens
RetroNexus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RetroNexus at 5.0 against RTM WIN's 4.1. RTM WIN's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RTM WIN sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and RetroNexus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RetroNexus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTM WIN has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RTM WIN ships an update every 6 days, RetroNexus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RTM WIN versus RetroNexus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRTM WINRetroNexus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (17 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB70 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRatthamontree BurimasQuoc Huynh

Customer experience

RTM WIN

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

RetroNexus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RTM WIN

One-time3
  • Mouse$0.99
  • Keyboard$5.99
  • PC$9.99
3 purchases

RetroNexus

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly Pass$0.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly Pass7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime Pass$19.99

Questions

Is RTM WIN free?
RTM WIN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RetroNexus free?
RetroNexus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RTM WIN or RetroNexus?
RetroNexus is rated higher. RTM WIN averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while RetroNexus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RTM WIN or RetroNexus have ads?
RetroNexus shows ads; RTM WIN does not.
Which is updated more often, RTM WIN or RetroNexus?
RTM WIN ships an update every 6 days, and RetroNexus every 6 weeks. Most recently, RTM WIN was updated on September 12, 2026 and RetroNexus on September 9, 2026.

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