Capture The NFC vs Retro Games
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Capture The NFC
Explore your surroundings and engage in a live multiplayer territory game by capturing NFC flags and defending locations. Discover hidden clues, compete with others, and expand your influence in a unique real-world adventure.
- Capture real-world NFC flags
- Live territory control gameplay
- Competitive multiplayer modes
- Discover player-created map points
- Game Center leaderboards
- Family-friendly exploration
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Capture The NFC transforms the real world into a live multiplayer territory game. Discover hidden NFC flags, scan clues, capture locations, defend territory, and compete with players around you using your iPhone. NEW IN THIS VERSION • 4 new multiplayer Game Center modes • Add real-world NFC tags you discover to the live map • Wild NFC points remain active for 28 days • Held flags double in value every 7 days • Added support for 10 additional languages • Stability and performance improvements FEATURES • Capture real-world NFC flags • Live territory control gameplay • Competitive multiplayer modes • Discover player-created map points • Explore your city in a new way • Game Center leaderboards and achievements • Adventure, puzzle, and challenge gameplay • Family-friendly exploration mechanics • Designed for solo play or groups • Built for real-world city adventures
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.
- Classic arcade game collection
- Nostalgic gaming experience
- Simple and fun gameplay
- Offline play support
- Stress-free unwinding
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Retro Games at free with in-app purchases against Capture The NFC's paid. Capture The NFC's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Capture The NFC ships an update every 2 weeks, Retro Games monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Capture The NFC | Retro Games |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Richardson | Esther Ramos |
Customer experience
Capture The NFC
Retro Games
In-app purchases
Capture The NFC
No in-app purchases
Retro Games
No in-app purchases
Questions
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