Comparison

Worm Battle vs Retra

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Customizable worm teams
  • Diverse and challenging maps
  • Unique worm abilities
  • Variety of weapons
  • Multiplayer and AI battles
  • Strategic gameplay
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Support for 5+ retro consoles
  • 10+ visual skins
  • Customizable settings
  • Controller support
  • Cloud game saving
  • Fast ROM import
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Worm Battle4 screens
Retra4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Worm Battle versus Retra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorm BattleRetra
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (230 ratings)4.8 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.1% of reviews14.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2303K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB80 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVortex LabsMODERN DEV LP

Customer experience

Worm Battle

All ratings229 ratings
Positive51.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative45.0%
Written reviews295 reviews
Positive7.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative90.8%

Retra

All ratings3,000 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews265 reviews
Positive14.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative78.9%

User reviews

Worm Battle

From 230 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

10 purchases

Worm Battle

Subscriptions7
  • 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
One-time3
  • Bazooka$3.99
  • Full Pack$5.99
  • Full Version$9.99
3 purchases

Retra

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly access to emulator$6.997 Days
  • Weekly access to emulator7 Days trial$6.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime access to emulator$39.99

Questions

Is Worm Battle free?
Worm Battle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retra free?
Retra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Worm Battle or Retra?
Retra is rated higher. Worm Battle averages 3.1 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while Retra averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.
Do Worm Battle or Retra have ads?
Both Worm Battle and Retra show ads.
Which is updated more often, Worm Battle or Retra?
Worm Battle ships an update every 2 months, and Retra every 4 days. Most recently, Worm Battle was updated on November 1, 2026 and Retra on November 5, 2026.

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