Comparison

Computer Space Remade vs Retro Rotary Dialer

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

Head to head
About

Computer Space Remade

Experience the original arcade space shooter, reimagined for modern devices. Pilot your ship through escalating enemy waves, collect power-ups, and compete on global leaderboards. Features weekly challenges and authentic retro sound design.

Highlights
  • Inertia-based ship controls
  • Escalating enemy waves
  • Save astronauts for power-ups
  • Hyperspace emergency escape
  • Weekly Challenge Waves
  • Global leaderboards
  • Synthesized arcade sound design
Features
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COMPUTER SPACE REMADE — the world's first commercial arcade game, reimagined for iPhone and iPad. Guide your vector wireframe ship against waves of enemy flying saucers. Survive as long as you can. Climb the global leaderboard. FEATURES *New Feature* -- Weekly Challenge Waves, available to players who complete wave 10 · Inertia-based ship controls faithful to the 1971 original · Escalating enemy waves with elite saucers · Save astronauts to obtain ship power-ups · Hyperspace emergency escape — tap with two fingers · Achievement-driven power-ups · Global leaderboards · Fully synthesised arcade sound design · Non-intrusive ads between games and only after completing the 3rd wave The game that started it all. Can you beat the machine?

About

Retro Rotary Dialer

Features
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Experience a nostalgic Japanese rotary phone on your smartphone. Fake Rotary Phone is a retro phone simulator that recreates the look, sound, and feel of an old black rotary phone. Turn the dial, release it, and enjoy the classic mechanical return sound. Recommended for: - Fans of retro and vintage apps - People who miss old rotary phones - Families who want to show children how phones used to work - Anyone looking for a unique conversation starter - Users who enjoy nostalgic sounds and retro design Main features: Realistic 3D rotary phone Enjoy the classic look of a black rotary phone with a glossy body, round dial, and retro atmosphere. Nostalgic dial controls Turn the rotary dial with your finger, stop at the finger stop, and release it to hear the familiar mechanical return sound. Retro sound effects Enjoy dial sounds, return sounds, tap sounds, and nostalgic bell rings inspired by classic rotary phones. Phonebook feature Save frequently used numbers inside the app. Phonebook data is stored locally on your device and is not sent externally. Works with the standard phone app Numbers entered in the app can be passed to your device’s standard phone app for calling. Emergency numbers such as 110 and 119 are restricted for safety. Language support Supports Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean. Enjoy the nostalgic feeling of an old rotary phone through your smartphone screen.

Screenshots

Computer Space Remade4 screens
Retro Rotary Dialer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Retro Rotary Dialer at none against Computer Space Remade's shown. Computer Space Remade's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Computer Space Remade sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Retro Rotary Dialer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Computer Space Remade ships an update every 2 weeks, Retro Rotary Dialer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Computer Space Remade versus Retro Rotary Dialer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComputer Space RemadeRetro Rotary Dialer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCatenary Technology LLCMOTTO(Tokyo)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Computer Space Remade

One-time1
  • Remove Advertising Between Games$2.99
1 purchases

Retro Rotary Dialer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Computer Space Remade free?
Computer Space Remade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Rotary Dialer free?
Retro Rotary Dialer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Computer Space Remade or Retro Rotary Dialer have ads?
Computer Space Remade shows ads; Retro Rotary Dialer does not.
Which is updated more often, Computer Space Remade or Retro Rotary Dialer?
Computer Space Remade ships an update every 2 weeks, and Retro Rotary Dialer every 2 months. Most recently, Computer Space Remade was updated on November 5, 2026 and Retro Rotary Dialer on October 31, 2026.

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