Comparison

Slice X vs Retro TD

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

Head to head
About

Slice X

Features
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Slice X is a fast-paced reflex slicing game where every cut matters! Slice through incoming green targets, avoid dangerous red obstacles, build powerful combos, and push your reflexes to the limit. Every successful slice increases your score, and mastering the Combo System rewards you with even bigger score multipliers! -Clean & Focused Gameplay- Zero gameplay interruptions! There are no ads during gameplay. A small banner ad only appears in the main menu, keeping every run fast, smooth, and fully focused on the action. -Play Your Way- Play in either portrait or landscape mode and enjoy Slice X in the orientation that feels most comfortable for you. No timers. No complicated rules. No stress. Just your reflexes, your precision, and your high score. Key Features: • Fast-paced reflex slicing gameplay • Score-boosting Combo System • Endless arcade challenge • No ads during gameplay for an uninterrupted experience • Smooth, responsive, and satisfying slicing mechanics • Full portrait and landscape mode support • High score system to challenge your personal best • Slice green targets and avoid dangerous red obstacles Progress through the new score-based level system, unlock new milestones, and see how far your skills can take you.

About

Retro TD

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Build mazes. Watch creeps puzzle through. Hold the line. Retro TD is a hexagonal-arrow tower defense game. Place towers along the path, upgrade between waves, and survive against creeps that follow the arrows you've drawn. Tight, decision-heavy play — no filler, no grind. AI-GENERATED LEVELS Describe a shape — spiral, figure-8, knot, hourglass, twin loop — and the game generates a new level matching it. Each generation uses one credit; the Starter Pack includes 4, and you can top up when you want more. WHAT'S INSIDE • 30 hand-designed campaign levels, from gentle tutorial to boss-tier • Four tower types with directional aim-lock • A radial build menu that keeps your finger out of the action • Game Center high-wave leaderboards on every level • Reduced Motion option in Settings • Portrait, single-handed play IN-APP PURCHASES • Starter Pack ($2.99): unlocks levels 11–30 and includes 4 AI level credits • Credits 4-Pack ($1.99): four additional AI level credits SHARING Custom levels can be shared with friends by tapping an import link. Levels are filtered for objectionable content; long-press any received level to report it. No ads. No tracking. No account required.

Screenshots

Slice X4 screens
Retro TD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Retro TD at every 3 days against Slice X's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Slice X sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Retro TD sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slice X ships an update fortnightly, Retro TD every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Slice X versus Retro TD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlice XRetro TD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB11 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperOguzkaan AslandagDoug Barrett

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Slice X

One-time1
  • Slice X Premium$0.99
2 purchases

Retro TD

One-time2
  • 4 AI Level Credits$1.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Slice X free?
Slice X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro TD free?
Retro TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Slice X or Retro TD have ads?
Neither Slice X nor Retro TD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slice X or Retro TD?
Slice X ships an update fortnightly, and Retro TD every 3 days. Most recently, Slice X was updated on October 31, 2026 and Retro TD on October 28, 2026.

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