Comparison

OpenConsole vs Retroly

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

Head to head
About

OpenConsole

This app offers instant access to a library of AI-generated cloud games and allows you to play your legally owned retro game ROMs on various classic console emulators. Enjoy smooth gameplay with hardware acceleration and customizable controls, with cloud saves for seamless progression.

Highlights
  • AI-generated cloud games
  • Retro console emulation (NES, SNES, PS1, N64, etc.)
  • Hardware-accelerated rendering
  • On-screen touch controls
  • MFi and Bluetooth controller support
  • Save states and cloud sync
Features
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OpenConsole is a beautifully crafted game launcher that brings together two worlds: an ever-growing library of AI-generated cloud games you can play instantly, and a powerful retro console for the games you grew up with. — DISCOVER NEW GAMES, INSTANTLY — Browse a curated and constantly refreshed selection of AI-generated browser games. Tap to play. No installs. No accounts required to dive in. — PLAY YOUR CLASSICS — Bring your own legally-owned game files and play them on the systems you love: • Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) • Super Nintendo (SNES) • Game Boy / Game Boy Color / Game Boy Advance • Nintendo 64 • PlayStation • Sega Dreamcast • PlayStation Portable — BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU PLAY — • Hardware-accelerated rendering for smooth, full-speed gameplay on N64, Dreamcast, and PSP • On-screen touch controls for every system, plus full support for MFi and Bluetooth controllers • Save states and continuous SRAM saves — pick up exactly where you left off • Cloud save sync across your devices via secure sign-in • Beautiful purple-and-cyan UI tuned for one-handed portrait play and immersive landscape gaming — YOURS, PRIVATE, PORTABLE — Your games and saves stay on your device unless you choose to sync them. No tracking. No ads. No third-party data sharing. Just games. OpenConsole is for collectors, retro fans, and anyone who wants a single home for the games they own — and the games they're about to discover.

About

Retroly

Play your classic game backups on iPhone with this retro gaming hub. Import ROMs, organize your collection, and enjoy a fast, distraction-free interface with customizable on-screen controls. Save your progress and adjust settings for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Game Boy, GBC, GBA support
  • ROM import from local storage
  • Organized game library
  • Recent play history
  • Responsive on-screen controls
  • Gameplay customization
Features
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Retroly is a polished retro gaming hub designed for players who want a clean, modern way to enjoy their own classic game backups on iPhone. Import compatible ROM files from local storage, organize your collection, and jump back into gameplay instantly with a fast, distraction-free interface built for retro sessions. Features: • Support for Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance gameplay • Clean game library with recent play history • Responsive on-screen controls • Save-friendly experience for long sessions • Gameplay customization and performance settings Retroly does not include, host, sell, or provide copyrighted games or ROMs. Users must supply legally owned game backups that they are permitted to use. Premium is available as a one-time in-app purchase that permanently removes banner, rewarded, and full-screen ads.

Screenshots

OpenConsole4 screens
Retroly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenConsole at none against Retroly's 1. OpenConsole also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). Retroly's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Retroly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OpenConsole asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OpenConsole against 5.0 for Retroly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenConsole ships an update every 11 days, Retroly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OpenConsole versus Retroly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenConsoleRetroly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB45 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAeriCastEray Kiyak

Customer experience

OpenConsole

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Retroly

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

OpenConsole

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Retroly

One-time1
  • Retroly Premium$3.99

Questions

Is OpenConsole free?
OpenConsole is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retroly free?
Retroly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OpenConsole or Retroly?
OpenConsole and Retroly are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do OpenConsole or Retroly have ads?
Retroly shows ads; OpenConsole does not.
Which is updated more often, OpenConsole or Retroly?
OpenConsole ships an update every 11 days, and Retroly every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpenConsole was updated on September 14, 2026 and Retroly on September 3, 2026.

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