# RTM WIN vs RetroNexus

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTM WIN | RetroNexus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtm-win-light-pc-games/id6754588684/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retronexus-game-emulator/id6774077846/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ratthamontree Burimas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542432802) | [Quoc Huynh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882293718) |

## What reviewers say

### RTM WIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtm-win-light-pc-games/id6754588684)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mouse | $0.99 | one-time |
| Keyboard | $5.99 | one-time |
| PC | $9.99 | one-time |


### RetroNexus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retronexus-game-emulator/id6774077846)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Pass | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly Pass | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime Pass | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*