Comparison

LanternTile vs RetroGrip

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

Head to head
About

LanternTile

Features
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LanternTile is a cheerful mahjong puzzle built around layered pair matching. Tiles stack in overlapping layers on a bright sky backdrop, and your goal is to clear the entire board by tapping two identical free tiles. A tile is free when nothing covers it and at least one side is open. There is no bottom collection tray, so every match must be chosen carefully on the board itself. Progress through twelve handcrafted campaign stages, chase up to three stars per level, and build Lantern Power to reveal a valid pair when you are stuck. Special Flower and Season tiles only match by exact name. Daily Challenge and Zen mode add fresh boards every day, while achievements track combos, perfect clears, and lifetime milestones. Undo, Shuffle, and Reveal tools help you recover without breaking the puzzle flow.

About

RetroGrip

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RetroGrip turns your iPhone into a colourful handheld-style game console packed with 15 retro-inspired mini-games. Enjoy the feeling of a classic pocket console, complete with a coral shell, bright display, D-pad, and large A/B buttons—all designed for your iPhone. WHAT’S INCLUDED • Jump Hero — Run, jump, and explore • Commando — Fast-paced run-and-gun action • Turbo Race — Dodge traffic and activate nitro boosts • Maze Dash — Collect dots while avoiding the chaser • Block Drop — Arrange falling blocks and clear lines • Space Blast — Defend against waves of invaders • Snake — Eat, grow, and survive • Brick Bash — Bounce the ball and break every brick • Sky Bird — Flap through challenging obstacles • Pong — Enjoy a classic paddle duel • Cross Road — Cross safely without getting hit • Air Hockey — Strike the puck and score past the goalie • X and O — A classic strategy game • Four in a Row — Connect four pieces before your opponent • Sequence — Test your memory and repeat the pattern DESIGNED FOR IPHONE • Responsive on-screen D-pad and A/B buttons • Start and Select controls • Full-screen handheld console design • Optional sound and vibration controls • Local high-score tracking • Portrait orientation for easy one-handed play • Quick and simple gameplay for short sessions RetroGrip is ideal for players who enjoy arcade-style challenges, nostalgic handheld games, and a variety of quick mini-games in one colourful app. No account required. No internet connection required. Just open the app and play.

Screenshots

LanternTile4 screens
RetroGrip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LanternTile at none against RetroGrip's shown. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
LanternTile versus RetroGrip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanternTileRetroGrip
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZarian SariefClearsquare dev

In-app purchases

None

LanternTile

No in-app purchases

None

RetroGrip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LanternTile free?
LanternTile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RetroGrip free?
RetroGrip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LanternTile or RetroGrip have ads?
RetroGrip shows ads; LanternTile does not.

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