# Worm Battle vs RetroPlay

The clearest difference is rating: RetroPlay at 4.5 against Worm Battle's 3.1. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 RetroPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RetroPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 230 and 149 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 7% of Worm Battle's written reviews are positive against 0% of RetroPlay's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Worm Battle | RetroPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worm-battle-wormageddon/id939416231/reviews) | **[4.5 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroplay-console-emulator/id6755721950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **230** | 149 |
| Positive reviews | **7.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 184 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vortex Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630082004) | [Hamza El karmouni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642379528) |

## 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


### RetroPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroplay-console-emulator/id6755721950)

Play classic games from GBA, SNES, N64, and more on your iPhone or iPad. This emulator offers smooth performance, customizable controls, and easy ROM import. Relive your favorite retro titles with enhanced audio and visual filters.

**Highlights:** Supports GBA, GBC, NES, SNES, N64, and more, Easy ROM import from Files and iCloud, Customizable on-screen controls, Unlimited save states and quick resume, Fast forward gameplay, Retro visual and audio filters, AirPlay support for big screen gaming

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RetroPlay Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| RetroPlay Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| RetroPlay Premium Access | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Worm Battle free?

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

### Is RetroPlay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Worm Battle or RetroPlay?

RetroPlay is rated higher. Worm Battle averages 3.1 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while RetroPlay averages 4.5 from 149 ratings.

### Do Worm Battle or RetroPlay have ads?

Both Worm Battle and RetroPlay show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Worm Battle or RetroPlay?

Worm Battle ships an update every 2 months, and RetroPlay every 2 months. Most recently, Worm Battle was updated on November 1, 2026 and RetroPlay on November 5, 2026.

---

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