# Retrogaming Collection vs EmuTribe

The clearest difference is rating: EmuTribe at 4.0 against Retrogaming Collection's 2.0. EmuTribe also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Retrogaming Collection's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retrogaming Collection sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EmuTribe sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EmuTribe holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

Retrogaming Collection ships an update every 3 months, EmuTribe every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retrogaming Collection | EmuTribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrogaming-collection/id897474816/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emutribe-retro-emulator/id6759283461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alain Grange](https://appshunter.io/developer/325009310) | [DevStart Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877853784) |

## What reviewers say

### Retrogaming Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrogaming-collection/id897474816)

Catalog your entire video game collection, including games, boxes, and manuals. Track your library across numerous classic gaming platforms. This app helps you manage your collection's information, not provide playable games.

**Highlights:** Catalog games, boxes, and manuals, Supports multiple classic platforms, Manage your entire game library, Track collection details, Digital game library management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove permanently | $1.99 | one-time |


### EmuTribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emutribe-retro-emulator/id6759283461)

Organize and play your legally obtained retro game collection on your iPhone or iPad. Customize controls, use save states, apply visual filters, and enjoy 2-player NetPlay. Cloud sync keeps your progress safe.

**Highlights:** Visual game library organization, Customizable touch controls, Physical controller support, Save states and fast-forward, Visual filters (HD, CRT, LCD), 2-player LAN NetPlay, Optional cloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EmuTribe Pro | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retrogaming Collection free?

Retrogaming Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EmuTribe free?

EmuTribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Retrogaming Collection or EmuTribe?

EmuTribe is rated higher. Retrogaming Collection averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while EmuTribe averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Retrogaming Collection or EmuTribe have ads?

EmuTribe shows ads; Retrogaming Collection does not.

### Which is updated more often, Retrogaming Collection or EmuTribe?

Retrogaming Collection ships an update every 3 months, and EmuTribe every 2 weeks. Most recently, Retrogaming Collection was updated on November 6, 2026 and EmuTribe on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*