Worm Battle vs Retra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Worm Battle
Engage in strategic turn-based combat across diverse maps with customizable worm teams. Unleash unique worm abilities and a variety of weapons to outsmart opponents in multiplayer or solo battles.
- Customizable worm teams
- Diverse and challenging maps
- Unique worm abilities
- Variety of weapons
- Multiplayer and AI battles
- Strategic gameplay
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From the depths of space to the frozen wonderland of the North Pole, prepare yourself for an epic battle against enemies like never before. Сreate your own custom teams and challenge your friends or AI bots in intense battles. Unleash your strategic skills and outsmart your opponents in this exhilarating multiplayer experience. Here's why you should join us: MAPS Select from a variety of captivating environments and assemble your dream team. Each map offers unique advantages and challenges, ensuring every battle is a thrilling adventure. WORMS All have their own special abilities and skills. Find the perfect match for your playstyle and unleash their full potential on the battlefield. WEAPON Experiment with different combinations and strategies to find the perfect balance between offense and defense. Whether you prefer battling solo or teaming up with friends, it gives you endless hours of addictive fun. Good luck, and may victory be yours! https://vortexlabsapps.com/privacy https://vortexlabsapps.com/tos
Retra
Experience classic gaming with this retro console emulator. Relive childhood memories with support for multiple consoles, customizable skins, and controller integration. Unlock the full experience through a subscription or a lifetime purchase.
- Support for 5+ retro consoles
- 10+ visual skins
- Customizable settings
- Controller support
- Cloud game saving
- Fast ROM import
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Retra – a retro console emulator crafted with love for classic games. We’re excited to introduce Retra, an app inspired by the authentic style of old-school games that live deep in your childhood memories. We’ve added support for your favorite retro consoles — the ones you spent countless hours with. A wave of unforgettable nostalgia and pure fun awaits you inside the app. We’re happy to share that with a subscription, you’ll unlock the full experience: • Support for 5 retro consoles • 10+ visual skins – both vertical and horizontal layouts • Custom settings tailored to your playstyle • Controller support for a classic feel • cloud game saving Relive the magic. Play your past — today. Subscription & Terms Unlock the full Retra experience with either a weekly subscription ($7.99/week) or a one-time lifetime purchase ($39.99). By upgrading, you gain access to all premium emulator features: • Support for 5+ retro consoles • 10+ visual skins — including vertical and horizontal layouts • Fast and easy ROM import • Save game progress anytime • Full external controller support The weekly subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple ID account will be charged at confirmation. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime via your App Store account settings. The lifetime option is a one-time purchase with no recurring charges. For more details, please review our https://retra.app/Terms/ and https://retra.app/Privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Retra at 4.8 against Worm Battle's 3.1. Retra also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3K vs 230). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Worm Battle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Retra sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Retra holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retra has 3K ratings behind it against 230, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Worm Battle's written reviews are positive against 15% of Retra's.
Worm Battle ships an update every 2 months, Retra every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Worm Battle | Retra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (230 ratings) | 4.8 (3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | 14.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 230 | 3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 184 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Vortex Labs | MODERN DEV LP |
Customer experience
Worm Battle
Retra
User reviews
Worm Battle
From 230 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Fun gameplay (mentioned by a few users, but overshadowed by negatives)
- ⭐ Similar to classic Worms games (for a few users)
Room to improve
- 💰 Extremely expensive subscriptions
- 💸 Hidden costs and unexpected charges
- 😠 Misleading "free to download" claims
- 🚫 Limited free content (one weapon/map)
- 👎 Poor gameplay mechanics
Retra
From 3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Nostalgic feel
- 👍 Controller support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Difficult to play on mobile
- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 🔒 Suspicious free trial
- 🐛 Freezing issues
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
Bugs and requests
Worm Battle
Reported bugs
6 issues- Game freezes or crashes
- Controls are unresponsive or buggy
- Camera movement is restricted
- Gravity issues after updates
- Unable to close subscription screen
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- Accidental purchases due to pop-ups
Requested features
8 requests- Be upfront about pricing
- Provide a truly free version
- Improve game mechanics and controls
- Add more weapons and maps to free version
- Explain game modes better
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- Fix bugs and crashes
- Remove intrusive ads
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscriptions
Retra
Reported bugs
2 issues- Games freeze
- Inability to play without paying
Requested features
2 requests- Option to exit free trial
- Improve mobile optimization
In-app purchases
Worm Battle
- Commando set - Shooting terror7 Days trial$3.997 Days
- 1 Week Subscription7 Days trial$3.997 Days
- 1 Month Subscription + Trial3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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- 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- 1 Month Subscription$9.991 Month
- 1 Week Subscription$9.997 Days
- 1 Month Subscription$19.991 Month
- Bazooka$3.99
- Full Pack$5.99
- Full Version$9.99
Retra
- Weekly access to emulator$6.997 Days
- Weekly access to emulator7 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Lifetime access to emulator$39.99









