GaMBi vs RetroTune
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GaMBi
This app allows chiptune enthusiasts to deeply customize classic video game music. It offers extensive playback controls, integration with other music apps, and access to a large library of licensed tracks. Export your creations or share them with the chiptune community.
- Loop and shuffle playback
- Track favorites and playlist creation
- Channel toggle and equalizer
- AudioCopy and Audiobus support
- Sample export to iTunes
- Library sort and search
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GaMBi is an iOS app for chiptune fans, performers, DJs, and remix artists, allowing deep customization of classic video game sound and connection with hundreds of other music-making apps via channel control, AudioCopy, Audiobus, and sample export. GaMBi contains over 60 licensed tracks and two full hours of music from classic and modern composers including: Jeroen Tel, Jon Dunn, C-jeff, Blitz Lunar, Tappy, Hally, and 1H1D!! Key features include: - loop, shuffle, track favorites - library sort and search - playlist creation - channel toggle and built-in equalizer - AudioCopy, Audiobus, export to iTunes Supported formats include, NSF, GBS, SPC, VGM, HES, KSS, AY, SAP, and more. Check out our trailer, manual, and get support at: http://ichigoichie.org/gambi Twitter: http://twitter.com/gambi_app Facebook: http://facebook.com/gambiapp
RetroTune
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RetroTune is a music player for iOS and macOS, built for retro game music. With support for NSF, SPC, VGM, and many other chiptune formats, you can enjoy those classic sounds anytime, anywhere. ■ Wide Format Support - NSF / NSFe (NES) - SPC (SNES) - GBS (Game Boy) - VGM / VGZ / S98 (FM sound) - HES / AY / KSS / SAP, and more - MP3 ■ Manage Your Whole Collection Import ZIP, 7z, and RAR / RSN archives directly while preserving their folder structure. Reference files straight from the Files app or iCloud to save space on your device. ■ Build Playlists as You Listen Even with collections of dozens of tracks per file, you can star the tracks you like while listening, then save them together as a playlist later. ■ Comfortable Playback - A full-screen player that shows track info while you listen - Background playback support - A mini player you can control from any screen
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RetroTune at every 4 days against GaMBi's every 4 months. RetroTune also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99). GaMBi's advantage is iOS requirement (14.8 vs 26.2). On ads, 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
GaMBi costs $4.99 and RetroTune $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GaMBi ships an update every 4 months, RetroTune every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GaMBi | RetroTune |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (43 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.8 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Ventura | Tsuyoshi Terasaki |
In-app purchases
GaMBi
No in-app purchases
RetroTune
No in-app purchases









