Comparison

Retro vs Squad explode

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

Head to head
About

Retro

Engage in fast-paced, 80s-inspired sci-fi shooting action across alien worlds. Battle unique bosses and relentless monsters, upgrading weapons to survive. Experience an original soundtrack and challenging gameplay designed for mobile.

Highlights
  • Unique worlds and bosses per level
  • Fast-paced 80s arcade shooting
  • Weapon upgrades
  • Varied enemy attacks
  • Original 12-track soundtrack
  • Designed for iPhone
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The world is gone — and you're the only one left to settle the score. Battle through action-packed levels across exotic alien planets, face relentless waves of sci-fi monsters, and go head-to-head with a unique, devastating boss in every single level. Upgrade your weapons, master each enemy's attack pattern, and push your reflexes to the absolute limit. Features: - Each level with a unique world and final boss - Fast-paced shooting action inspired by classic 80s arcade games - Upgrade your weapons as you progress - Unique enemy attacks in every level — no two levels feel the same - An original 12-track soundtrack composed exclusively for the game - Designed for iPhone — pick up and play anywhere Do you have what it takes to be the Last Man Standing? In-App Purchase Information: There are in-game gear packs to help player during levels -available to purchase as extras but not mandatory.

About

Squad explode

Features
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Lead your squad through fast arena battles built for quick mobile sessions. Dodge enemy fire, collect coins, unlock new heroes, and upgrade weapons as each room pushes more enemies into the fight. Movement stays simple, shots stay readable, and every run gives you a clear path to stronger gear. Clear rooms, survive tougher waves, and keep pushing toward the next boss encounter. Squad explode includes ads and optional rewarded ads. Real-money in-app purchases are not enabled in this build.

Screenshots

Retro4 screens
Squad explode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squad explode at none against Retro's 5. Squad explode also leads on iOS requirement (13.3 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Retro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Squad explode asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Retro versus Squad explode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroSquad explode
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB125 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperRockVine GamesMohammed Handa

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Retro

One-time5
  • Time Warp Pack$0.99
  • Photon Shield Pack$0.99
  • Ion Sweep Pack$0.99
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  • Full Set Bundle$1.99
  • Unlock Full Game$2.99
None

Squad explode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retro free?
Retro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squad explode free?
Squad explode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Retro or Squad explode have ads?
Both Retro and Squad explode show ads.

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