# Retro TD vs NOVA IMPERIUM

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NOVA IMPERIUM at none against Retro TD's 2. NOVA IMPERIUM also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retro TD sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. NOVA IMPERIUM asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro TD | NOVA IMPERIUM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-imperium/id6788914457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Doug Barrett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527536178) | [kadir ulucay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716620724) |

## What reviewers say

### Retro TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-td/id6770826389)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 AI Level Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


### NOVA IMPERIUM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-imperium/id6788914457)

Build and expand a space empire from a single homeworld to a galaxy-spanning civilization in this offline strategy game. Experience classic browser game mechanics with detailed building, research, and fleet combat systems.

**Highlights:** Offline single-player gameplay, Build and upgrade 14 buildings, Research 16 technologies, Manage fleets and engage in 7 mission types, Procedural universe with NPC empires, Recruit officers and earn achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro TD free?

Retro TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NOVA IMPERIUM free?

NOVA IMPERIUM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Retro TD or NOVA IMPERIUM have ads?

Neither Retro TD nor NOVA IMPERIUM shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*