# RetroPlay vs iGames Retro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iGames Retro at 81% against RetroPlay's 0%. iGames Retro also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). RetroPlay's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (151 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RetroPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and iGames Retro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RetroPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RetroPlay has 151 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of RetroPlay's written reviews are positive against 81% of iGames Retro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RetroPlay ships an update every 2 months, iGames Retro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RetroPlay | iGames Retro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroplay-console-emulator/id6755721950/reviews)** | [4.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igames-retro/id6762944885/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **151** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hamza El karmouni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642379528) | [Incompativeis Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707551490) |

## What reviewers say

### RetroPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroplay-console-emulator/id6755721950)

Play classic games from GBA, SNES, N64, and more on your iPhone or iPad. This emulator offers smooth performance, customizable controls, and easy ROM import. Relive your favorite retro titles with enhanced audio and visual filters.

**Highlights:** Supports GBA, GBC, NES, SNES, N64, and more, Easy ROM import from Files and iCloud, Customizable on-screen controls, Unlimited save states and quick resume, Fast forward gameplay, Retro visual and audio filters, AirPlay support for big screen gaming

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RetroPlay Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| RetroPlay Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| RetroPlay Premium Access | $29.99 | one-time |


### iGames Retro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igames-retro/id6762944885)

Relive classic gaming memories with a curated collection of nostalgic titles. Browse, search, and save your favorite retro games across various genres, all in one convenient platform. Enjoy gameplay footage and frequent updates for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Collection of nostalgic retro games, Game descriptions, images, and trailers, Save favorite games, Organized categories (Action, Adventure, Racing, etc.), Search and browse by genre or name, Controller compatible, Optimized for lower-end phones

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| REMOVE ADS | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RetroPlay free?

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

### Is iGames Retro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RetroPlay or iGames Retro?

RetroPlay is rated higher. RetroPlay averages 4.5 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while iGames Retro averages 4.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do RetroPlay or iGames Retro have ads?

Both RetroPlay and iGames Retro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, RetroPlay or iGames Retro?

RetroPlay ships an update every 2 months, and iGames Retro every 5 days. Most recently, RetroPlay was updated on November 12, 2026 and iGames Retro on November 13, 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.*