# Worm Battle vs Retra

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Worm Battle | Retra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worm-battle-wormageddon/id939416231/reviews) | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retra-app-console-emulator/id6746222411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 230 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | **14.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vortex Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630082004) | [MODERN DEV LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604740281) |

## What reviewers say

### Worm Battle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worm-battle-wormageddon/id939416231)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commando set - Shooting terror | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscription + Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Bazooka | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Fun gameplay (mentioned by a few users, but overshadowed by negatives)
- ⭐ Similar to classic Worms games (for a few users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive subscriptions
- 💸 Hidden costs and unexpected charges
- 😠 Misleading "free to download" claims
- 🚫 Limited free content (one weapon/map)
- 👎 Poor gameplay mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes
- Controls are unresponsive or buggy
- Camera movement is restricted
- Gravity issues after updates
- Unable to close subscription screen

**Requested features**

- 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


### Retra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retra-app-console-emulator/id6746222411)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly access to emulator | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly access to emulator | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime access to emulator | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic feel
- 👍 Controller support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to play on mobile
- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 🔒 Suspicious free trial
- 🐛 Freezing issues
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Games freeze
- Inability to play without paying

**Requested features**

- Option to exit free trial
- Improve mobile optimization


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