Comparison

LUX CRASH vs Retro Games

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

Head to head
About

LUX CRASH

A physics puzzle game where you tap dark blocks to destroy them, aiming to keep colorful crystals on the platform. Earn stars by saving crystals and unlock a legendary final level. Simple controls with challenging puzzles and minimalist visuals.

Highlights
  • 101 hand-crafted physics puzzles
  • Tap to shatter obsidian blocks
  • Save colorful crystals
  • Earn stars for high scores
  • Unlock legendary final level
  • Minimalist neon and glass visuals
Features
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A stylish physics puzzle game with 101 stages. Tap the dark obsidian blocks to destroy them, but make sure to keep the colorful crystals on the platform. The more crystal blocks you save, the more stars you earn! Think carefully — once an obsidian block is gone, gravity does the rest. Simple to learn, tough to master. 【Game Features】 101 Hand-Crafted Physics Puzzles: Each stage offers a unique challenge. Tap to Shatter: Simple, intuitive controls to crush the obsidian blocks. Minimalist Visuals: A sleek design featuring neon and glass aesthetics. The Legend of Stage 101: Earn 3 stars on all 100 stages to unlock the legendary final level! Can you complete them all? Aim for the perfect score!

About

Retro Games

Relive your childhood with a collection of classic arcade games. Enjoy simple, fun, and stress-free gameplay that harks back to simpler times. Experience nostalgia with beloved titles all in one convenient application.

Highlights
  • Classic arcade game collection
  • Nostalgic gaming experience
  • Simple and fun gameplay
  • Offline play support
  • Stress-free unwinding
Features
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Tired of super-modern, complicated games? Sometimes you just want to unwind the way you did as a kid. We're reviving your favorite childhood classics — Hangman, Breakout, Tic Tac Toe, and more. Simple, fun, and stress-free. The best nostalgic gaming experience, all in one app. Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy: https://github.com/estersr/App-Policies

Screenshots

LUX CRASH4 screens
Retro Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Retro Games at free with in-app purchases against LUX CRASH's paid. Retro Games also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). LUX CRASH's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LUX CRASH against 5.0 for Retro Games. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LUX CRASH ships an update every 2 months, Retro Games monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
LUX CRASH versus Retro Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLUX CRASHRetro Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazutaka KikuchiEsther Ramos

In-app purchases

None

LUX CRASH

No in-app purchases

None

Retro Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LUX CRASH free?
LUX CRASH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Games free?
Retro Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LUX CRASH or Retro Games?
LUX CRASH and Retro Games are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do LUX CRASH or Retro Games have ads?
Neither LUX CRASH nor Retro Games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LUX CRASH or Retro Games?
LUX CRASH ships an update every 2 months, and Retro Games monthly. Most recently, LUX CRASH was updated on November 9, 2026 and Retro Games on October 31, 2026.

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