Comparison

8bit Doves vs Dibba & Dabba Retro Game

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

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About

8bit Doves

Embark on a pixelated VR adventure where you navigate dream-like mazes inspired by flight. Collect doves to unlock your escape from a colorful, retro-styled prison. Experience intuitive controls and challenging obstacles in this unique handheld-inspired game.

Highlights
  • VR Gameboy adventure
  • Pixelated dream mazes
  • Flight-inspired navigation
  • Intuitive two-button gameplay
  • Multiple level packs with distinct themes
  • Stunning 4-color pixel art
Features
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Trapped in a VR world powered by an ancient handheld device, you are forced to endlessly dream in a pixel world of just 4 colours! Doves have taken roost in your prison and though you don’t know it they are the key to your survival. The Doves subconsciously inspire dreams of flight, so take to the skies through the mazes of your imagination and find the exit. Intuitive two button gameplay is all you need to steer your way through the sky. Fly through each stage and reach the exit. Get doves to follow you for extra bonus bragging rights on Game Center and Social Networking stuff. If walls aren’t enough challenge you may enjoy the variety of traps that get rapidly added including, moving walls, speed boost zones, growing walls and more! By the team that brought you the award winning mobile hit Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage. Features: • Expanded from the hit #Nitromejam game! • 3 level packs each with a different dream theme! (Sweet Dreams, Deep Sleep & Nightmare). • A unique world realised in 4 Colours! (Great for that Game boy nostalgia fix) • Don’t worry parents this game contains no In app purchases! • Stunning Pixel Art from the award winning Nitrome studio! • Simple two button gameplay, perfect for a touch screen! Important Message for Parents This game may include: - Direct links to social networking websites that are intended for an audience over the age of 13. - Direct links to the internet that can take players away from the game with the potential to browse any web page. - Cross promotion of Nitrome products.

About

Dibba & Dabba Retro Game

Embark on a retro adventure to rescue your abducted friend. Battle through ten levels, collect keys, and avoid enemies in this colorful, fast-paced arcade game. Compete for the top spot on the leaderboards with its classic gameplay and nostalgic graphics.

Highlights
  • Classic adventure gameplay
  • Retro graphics and characters
  • Fast-paced levels
  • Leaderboards and rankings
  • Fun for all ages
  • Free to play
Features
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Dibba & Dabba – Retro Adventure Game FREE to Play! Dibba & Dabba is an addictive retro adventure game where you play as Dabba on a mission to rescue your best friend Dibba, who has been abducted by evil aliens and monsters that have taken over the Earth. Battle your way through ten exciting levels, collect keys, avoid enemies, and complete each stage as quickly as possible to climb the leaderboards. Packed with colorful characters, fun animations, and retro-style graphics, Dibba & Dabba is a fun and challenging arcade adventure suitable for all age groups. FEATURES • Classic Adventure Gameplay Explore levels, collect keys, and avoid enemies. • Retro Graphics and Characters Enjoy a nostalgic arcade-style experience. • Fast-Paced Levels Complete levels quickly to achieve the best times. • Leaderboards and Rankings Compete for the fastest completion times. • Fun for All Ages Simple controls and accessible gameplay. • Free to Play Enjoy the full adventure with optional in-app purchases. Download Dibba & Dabba today and begin your rescue mission!

Screenshots

8bit Doves4 screens
Dibba & Dabba Retro Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dibba & Dabba Retro Game at Free against 8bit Doves's $2.99. Dibba & Dabba Retro Game also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). 8bit Doves's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (563 vs 5). On update cadence, ads, 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

Dibba & Dabba Retro Game is free to download; 8bit Doves costs $2.99 up front. Dibba & Dabba Retro Game sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 8bit Doves asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dibba & Dabba Retro Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8bit Doves has 563 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of 8bit Doves's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dibba & Dabba Retro Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8bit Doves ships an update every 5 months, Dibba & Dabba Retro Game every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
8bit Doves versus Dibba & Dabba Retro Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8bit DovesDibba & Dabba Retro Game
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (563 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings563 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNitromeJimmy Mole

Customer experience

8bit Doves

All ratings563 ratings
Positive58.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative35.5%
Written reviews318 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative25.8%

Dibba & Dabba Retro Game

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

8bit Doves

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent control responsiveness

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to customize the character
  • Inclusion of a story or narrative
  • Better tutorial or control explanation

Dibba & Dabba Retro Game

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

8bit Doves

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Dibba & Dabba Retro Game

One-time5
  • 3 x Invincibility$0.99
  • 7 x Invincibility$1.99
  • 10 x Invincibility$2.99
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  • 15 x Invincibility$3.99
  • 20 x Invincibility$4.99

Questions

Is 8bit Doves free?
8bit Doves costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dibba & Dabba Retro Game free?
Dibba & Dabba Retro Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 8bit Doves or Dibba & Dabba Retro Game?
Dibba & Dabba Retro Game is rated higher. 8bit Doves averages 3.4 out of 5 from 563 ratings, while Dibba & Dabba Retro Game averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do 8bit Doves or Dibba & Dabba Retro Game have ads?
Neither 8bit Doves nor Dibba & Dabba Retro Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 8bit Doves or Dibba & Dabba Retro Game?
8bit Doves ships an update every 5 months, and Dibba & Dabba Retro Game every 4 months. Most recently, 8bit Doves was updated on November 6, 2026 and Dibba & Dabba Retro Game on November 1, 2026.

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