Comparison

Retròpong vs Contagious Mayhem

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

Head to head
About

Retròpong

Features
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The classic Pong is back, this time with a lot of special effects in a great nostalgic remix for adults and childrens. Keep an eye on the ball while collecting bonuses and extra weapons to defeat your opponent. Collect as many points as you can to climb the world rankings and have fun !!! Retropong includes the following features: - 3 game modes (Arcade, Classic and Free); - 3 difficulty levels (Easy, Medium and Hard) for each game mode; - 2 players mode; - Touchscreen or accelerometer controls; - Autofire function; - Customizable HD game graphics in various colors; - Music and realistic sound effects; - Worldwide leaderboards. Retropong is waiting for you, download the app now !!!

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Contagious Mayhem

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Get ready to dive into the microscopic world with "Contagious Mayhem"! This game provides a perfect blend of fun, learning, and excitement, that transforms you into a virtual germ fighter. In this fast-paced and thrilling game, your mission is to sanitize various surfaces and spaces, all teeming with a variety of microbes that you need to identify and disinfect. As you progress, you'll encounter tougher, more resilient germs, bacteria, viruses, and fungi, each with its unique strengths and weaknesses. Utilize a wide array of disinfectants, each equipped with unique capabilities to combat different types of microbes. The game encourages strategic thinking as players must decide the best approach to handle each wave of microbial invasion. But the game isn't just about mayhem! It's also an educational tool, giving players a better understanding of different types of microbes, their characteristics, and how they spread. Through engaging gameplay, players learn about hygiene and public health in a way that's fun and interactive. With high-quality graphics, a captivating storyline, and countless levels, Contagious Mayhem offers endless entertainment while promoting science education. Perfect for players of all ages looking for a game that's as challenging as it is enlightening. So gear up and join the fight against germs in Contagious Mayhem, where every clean surface is a victory! The game has been developed in the Peliselli project (The project is funded by the REACT-EU instrument's appropriations as part of the actions implemented by the European Union in response to the COVID-19 pandemic) and in the ARPO project funded by the Regional Council of Satakunta. The making of the game has also been funded by the Academy of Finland (decisions 337863 and 337861). In collaboration with: SAMK – Wander Research Centre, SAMK, and the City of Rauma.

Screenshots

Retròpong4 screens
Contagious Mayhem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Contagious Mayhem at none against Retròpong's shown. Contagious Mayhem also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retròpong ships an update every 17 months, Contagious Mayhem every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Retròpong versus Contagious Mayhem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetròpongContagious Mayhem
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB147 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRaffaele AmusoSatakunnan Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy

In-app purchases

None

Retròpong

No in-app purchases

None

Contagious Mayhem

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retròpong free?
Retròpong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Contagious Mayhem free?
Contagious Mayhem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Retròpong or Contagious Mayhem have ads?
Retròpong shows ads; Contagious Mayhem does not.
Which is updated more often, Retròpong or Contagious Mayhem?
Retròpong ships an update every 17 months, and Contagious Mayhem every 2 months. Most recently, Retròpong was updated on October 9, 2026 and Contagious Mayhem on October 18, 2026.

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