# RetroBoy vs Mini Storm

The clearest difference is price: Mini Storm at Free against RetroBoy's $2.99. Mini Storm also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). RetroBoy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Mini Storm is free to download; RetroBoy costs $2.99 up front. Mini Storm sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. RetroBoy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RetroBoy against 4.9 for Mini Storm. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini Storm has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

RetroBoy ships an update fortnightly, Mini Storm every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RetroBoy | Mini Storm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroboy-platformer/id6761346559/reviews)** | [4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-storm/id6813079226/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 750 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Peter Hodges](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873344533) | [Sagantay Khamzin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889833932) |

## What reviewers say

### RetroBoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroboy-platformer/id6761346559)

A retro action platformer where a single tap shifts the game between modern HD and 8-bit pixel art. This mechanic alters visuals, music, physics, and gameplay, revealing hidden paths and power-ups. Master both realities to uncover the game's secrets.

**Highlights:** World-flipping mechanic (HD/8-bit), 6 handcrafted levels, 5 boss battles, Hidden rooms and collectibles, 3 unlockable weapons, 28 player upgrades, Multiple difficulty modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mini Storm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-storm/id6813079226)

Engage in fast-paced 2D ninja combat across futuristic Japan. Master a unique movement system with aerial attacks and unlock new abilities to overcome cyber samurai, robotic enemies, and challenging traps. Enjoy quick mobile play sessions with bonus fruit-slicing stages.

**Highlights:** Fast 2D ninja action, Unique swipe-based movement, Aerial combat, Boss battles, Unlockable abilities, Fruit-slicing bonus stages

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems Pack #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems Special Offer #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack #2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack #3 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RetroBoy free?

RetroBoy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mini Storm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RetroBoy or Mini Storm?

RetroBoy is rated higher. RetroBoy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mini Storm averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do RetroBoy or Mini Storm have ads?

Neither RetroBoy nor Mini Storm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RetroBoy or Mini Storm?

RetroBoy ships an update fortnightly, and Mini Storm every 5 days. Most recently, RetroBoy was updated on November 5, 2026 and Mini Storm on November 10, 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.*