Retro Blasters vs Phoenix Returns
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Retro Blasters
Experience classic arcade action with modern graphics and sound. This game reimagines beloved retro titles for an intense, fast-paced adventure.
- Classic arcade gameplay
- Modern graphics
- Enhanced sound effects
- Action-packed experience
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Blast into a fast, score-chasing space battle. Dodge enemy fire, weave through waves of attackers, and unleash fireballs and shockwaves when the screen fills with danger. FEATURES • Fast, classic arcade-shooter action • Fireballs and screen-clearing shockwaves • Short runs with instant restarts • High-score chasing and Game Center competition • Multiple ship skins • Optional Support Pack with bonuses and no ads • Free to download on iPhone and iPad
Phoenix Returns
Experience an 80s arcade classic where you battle waves of bird-like aliens. Your mission is to defeat the ultimate Phoenix Mothership boss.
- Wave-based alien combat
- Retro 80s arcade style
- Boss battles
- Classic gameplay mechanics
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Fight waves of bird-like aliens to reach the final Phoenix Mothership boss in this 80s arcade classic.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Retro Blasters at Free against Phoenix Returns's $0.99. Retro Blasters also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5). Phoenix Returns's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On ratings volume, ads 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
Retro Blasters is free to download; Phoenix Returns costs $0.99 up front. Retro Blasters sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Phoenix Returns asks for nothing beyond the download.
Retro Blasters holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | Retro Blasters | Phoenix Returns |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Red Hawk Studios, LLC | Lazaros Dinakis |
Customer experience
Retro Blasters
Phoenix Returns
In-app purchases
Retro Blasters
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Support Pack$3.99
Phoenix Returns
No in-app purchases
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