Comparison

Retroly vs Rebit Play

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

Head to head
About

Retroly

Enjoy your classic game backups on iPhone with this retro gaming hub. It offers authentic emulation, a visual game library, and customizable on-screen controls. Supports external controllers and various display filters for an enhanced experience.

Highlights
  • Authentic emulation for Game Boy, GBC, GBA
  • Visual game showcase and library
  • Customizable on-screen gamepad
  • Save states with screenshot previews
  • Display filters and screen correction
  • Bluetooth & MFi controller support
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 personal collection, and jump back into gameplay instantly with a fast, distraction-free interface built specifically for retro sessions. Features: • Authentic emulation for Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance • Visual game showcase and library with instant resume • Responsive on-screen gamepad with customizable skins and haptic feedback • 8 visual save state slots with live screenshot previews and timestamps • Display filters (Sharp Pixel, LCD, LCD Subpixel, Bilinear, Smooth xBRZ) • Screen stretching and color correction tailored for handheld classics • Full support for external Bluetooth & MFi game controllers Important Notice: Retroly does not include, host, sell, or distribute copyrighted games or ROMs. Users must supply their own legally obtained game backups that they are authorized to play. Premium Upgrade: Retroly Premium is available as a one-time in-app purchase that permanently removes all banner, rewarded, and interstitial ads, unlocking the ultimate ad-free retro experience forever. No subscriptions or recurring charges. Terms of Use: https://retroly.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://retroly.app/privacy/ Support & Contact: https://retroly.app

About

Rebit Play

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Rebit Play brings your personal retro game library to iPhone and iPad. Add game files you are permitted to use, then play with touch controls or a compatible controller. YOUR LIBRARY, WITH YOU • Organize games across supported classic systems. • Keep game files, save states, in-game saves, screenshots, and play history in your Rebit account. • Search and filter your library and continue recent games. PLAY YOUR WAY • Use responsive on-screen controls or a compatible physical gamepad. • Customize themes, controls, speed, cheats, and shader options where supported. • Play in portrait or landscape on iPhone and iPad. SAVE AND SHARE • Create automatic and manual save states. • Export saves and screen recordings through the iOS share sheet. • Capture screenshots and control the visibility of your game library. • Track compatible achievements while you play. PLAY TOGETHER • Create or join compatible multiplayer rooms. • Use another phone as a remote controller. • Follow players, comment, react, report content, and block accounts. REBIT PLAY PRO Upgrade in the app for 20 GB cloud storage, faster autosaves, deeper autosave history, shader presets, and profile backgrounds. Monthly and yearly auto-renewable plans are shown with your local App Store price. Restore purchases from Settings at any time. No games are included. You are responsible for providing and using only game files and related content that you own or are legally authorized to use. Compatibility varies by system, game, device, and network connection. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rebit.cc/privacy

Screenshots

Retroly4 screens
Rebit Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rebit Play at none against Retroly's shown. On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Retroly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rebit Play sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Retroly versus Rebit Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetrolyRebit Play
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB29 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEray KiyakBang Nguyen Viet

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Retroly

One-time1
  • Retroly Premium$3.99
2 purchases

Rebit Play

Subscriptions2
  • Rebit Play Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Rebit Play Pro Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Retroly free?
Retroly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rebit Play free?
Rebit Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Retroly or Rebit Play?
Retroly and Rebit Play are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Retroly or Rebit Play have ads?
Retroly shows ads; Rebit Play does not.

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