Comparison

Retro Classics vs CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine

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

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About

Retro Classics

Relive the golden age of arcade gaming with this collection of four classic 80s tabletop electronic games. Experience authentic retro graphics, sounds, and addictive gameplay that defined an era. Perfect for nostalgic gamers and new players alike.

Highlights
  • Four classic 80s tabletop arcade games
  • Authentic retro graphics and sounds
  • Addictive old-school gameplay
  • Accurate machine simulations
  • i-Cade controller support
  • Score tracking and combined scores
  • Game Center integration
Features
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Four absolute retro classic tabletop arcade machines in this one collection guaranteed to take you back to your childhood. With bright fluorescent graphics, simulated display, genuine retro blips and bleeps, simplicity and addictive old school gaming. All these games have had their meticulous details emulated to almost perfection (some minor changes). " If you are a retro arcade die hard fan this is a must!" In a distant time, not too long ago, before the internet and mobile phones; arcade games of the 70's and 80's were beautifully simple and addictive. Imagine going back in time to see your old games (or your friends' old games you couldn't have!) Now you can own some of the best handheld/tabletop games of that era in this awesome retro collection. Scramble (also known as Astro Command) , Missile Invader, Frogger and Galaxy Invader are some of the best tabletop games. Made by companies like CGL, Grandstand, Tandy, Epoch, Entex and Tomy to name but a few. Now these games have been brought back from distant and forgotten memories to the 21st century. Nostalgic but fun for all ages! Check the screenshots to see how accurate these are! • Better value then obtaining these as individual apps • Accurate simulations of the machines • Full retro sounds • Totally nostalgic • i-Cade support • Keep track of scores of all levels on the 4 VFD games • Super combined score of all games to prove how hard core retro fan you are • Scores automatically update to Game Center if logged in To play each device simply click on the machine you want to play then turn it on NOTE: To use iCade controller, press iCade button once loaded a game. Pressing this without connection to a controller will bring up the keyboard. Press the button again to turn it off.

About

CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine

Experience a virtual UK-style fruit machine simulator. Match fruits, fill trails, and enter exciting feature games to win virtual cash. Gamble, use special bonuses, and aim for the jackpot in this fun, no-real-money-involved game.

Highlights
  • Virtual fruit machine simulation
  • Feature games with dice rolls
  • Gamble higher or lower
  • Hidden features and bonuses
  • Invincible mode
  • Online leaderboards
  • Mini-games and tricks
Features
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CashRoll fruit machine is a hi-tech "Just for Fun" UK style fruit machine simulator game, also known as a slot machine. Just like on a real machine, the aim of the fruit machine game is to enter the feature and win some virtual cash! This can be done by matching 3 fruits on the winline, or by filling the trail ladder by collecting numbers which are super-imposed on the fruits! The middle reel contains a bonus, some of these are trail skill, selector, bonus numbers, respin and add again! Once a win is obtained or the trail is filled, the feature game is activated. The feature game consists of a unique wrap-around feature board, spinning the dice moves the player on the squares where you can add to your pots of features, nudges, win spins, cash shots and extra cash. You also have the opportunity to gamble higher or lower on each square to add to your virtual prizes! Watch out for the hidden features, bonuses and tricks - they can help you win more virtual cash! Guess what the next number will be and climb the feature ladder to win the virtual jackpot! Collect the 3 golden coins to activate invincible mode! The logo will start flashing red and you literally cannot lose! Go for the jackpot! Collect 3 hearts to activate the extra life feature! Landing on the "move in" arrow will take you into the super feature, where every spin of the dice is guaranteed to add to you winnings without the fear of losing everything. This fruit machine game includes lots of mini games and hidden tricks including Holds, Nudges, Hold 3 Times For A Win, Holds After Nudges and the classic Hi / Lo Gamble system! Some of the classic fruit machine features offered are win spins, super hold, fast cash, reel skill, cashpot, skill cash, cash repeaters and many more! Feature bonuses include extra life, extra step, extra cash, extra feature, no lose, lucky seven, lose stack, skill continue and gameover..! There are two modes of play. A quick game will let you play infinitely just for fun! Mode two is the "50 Credit Challenge" which will allow you to challenge your friends with Online leader boards! There is a weekly leader board and an all-time leader board! All game wins and losses are virtual, no real money can be won or lost on this fun game. If you are a fan of casino pub fruit machines, slot machine games or slots, this game will keep you entertained for hours on end!

Screenshots

Retro Classics4 screens
CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine at Free against Retro Classics's $3.99. CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 57 months). Retro Classics's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 47%). On rating, ratings volume, 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

CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine is free to download; Retro Classics costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Retro Classics against 5.0 for CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Retro Classics's written reviews are positive against 47% of CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retro Classics ships an update every 57 months, CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Retro Classics versus CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro ClassicsCashRoll Pub Fruit Machine
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better46.9% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 57 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRob WilmotSoftware Illusions

Customer experience

Retro Classics

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral18.8%
Negative34.4%

In-app purchases

None

Retro Classics

No in-app purchases

None

CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retro Classics free?
Retro Classics costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine free?
CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Retro Classics or CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine?
Retro Classics and CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Retro Classics or CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine have ads?
CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine shows ads; Retro Classics does not.
Which is updated more often, Retro Classics or CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine?
Retro Classics ships an update every 57 months, and CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine every 2 months. Most recently, Retro Classics was updated on November 1, 2026 and CashRoll Pub Fruit Machine on November 3, 2026.

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