Comparison

Retroly vs Skydrifty

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

Skydrifty

Features
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ROADS WERE THE PROBLEM. A canyon wall on one side. A rival on the other. Bank through the gap, hit the turbo and chase first place. Skydrifty brings arcade racing into the sky. Steer your aircraft, time your weapons and choose when to boost, brake or pull a stunt. Learn the course and find your own racing line. FOUR WORLDS. TWENTY ROUTES. Explore Sunbreak Canyon, Neon Coast, JFK Airport Rush and Canopy Rush. Progress from approachable circuits to technical routes and EXTREME runs. Discover shortcuts, thread the gates and work toward a cleaner finish. BUILD YOUR FLYING CAREER. Race against AI opponents, earn rewards and unlock aircraft, pilots, equipment and routes. Choose your loadout, customize your aircraft and pilot, and make your hangar your own. Check the hull and repair damage in the workshop before another race. BRING A FRIEND. Invite a friend through Game Center for a live head-to-head race. The private four-pilot K.O. Cup uses two racing slots per heat while the other participants spectate, with semifinals and a final. Friend modes require Game Center, an internet connection and the participating players. LEARN IT. FLY IT. RUN IT BACK. Practice in Flight School, calibrate tilt steering, use touch controls or connect a compatible game controller. Review a finished race from different replay camera angles and study the moments where you can improve. Local races and your on-device career can be played without a Skydrifty account. Optional account and Cloud Progress controls are available in Settings. Cloud Progress asks you to choose the device or cloud career before enabling backup; signing in does not automatically merge two careers. Game Center and the Skydrifty account are separate connections. Optional in-app purchases are offered through the in-game shop when available. The offer, localized price and any subscription terms are shown before an Apple purchase. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Online services require an internet connection. Pick your pilot. Prepare your plane. Find your next line. Support: https://skydrifty.com/support/ Privacy: https://skydrifty.com/privacy/ Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Retroly4 screens
Skydrifty4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Skydrifty at none against Retroly's shown. Skydrifty also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Retroly's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Retroly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Skydrifty sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retroly ships an update fortnightly, Skydrifty daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Retroly versus Skydrifty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetrolySkydrifty
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB686 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEray KiyakSenol Tastan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Retroly

One-time1
  • Retroly Premium$3.99
10 purchases

Skydrifty

Subscriptions2
  • Skydrifty Club Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Skydrifty Club Monthly$7.991 Month
One-time8
  • Skydrifty 60 Gems$1.99
  • Takeoff Kit$1.99
  • Counterplay Kit$1.99
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  • Speed Run Kit$2.99
  • Race Supply Bundle$3.99
  • Canyon Style Pack$5.99
  • Neon Style Pack$7.99
  • Skydrifty 900 Gems$22.99

Questions

Is Retroly free?
Retroly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skydrifty free?
Skydrifty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Retroly or Skydrifty have ads?
Retroly shows ads; Skydrifty does not.
Which is updated more often, Retroly or Skydrifty?
Retroly ships an update fortnightly, and Skydrifty daily. Most recently, Retroly was updated on November 5, 2026 and Skydrifty on October 31, 2026.

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