# Arcade Reference — CoinOp Info Guide

> A digital reference guide for classic arcade video game information and tips. (iPhone/iPad app by Nicola Canali.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-reference/id1178311507 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nicola Canali](https://appshunter.io/developer/939541887)
- Category: Reference, Games, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 52 App Store ratings · 65 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 170 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-11-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-reference/id1178311507/reviews.md

## What is Arcade Reference?

Every information about the "arcade" games just with a tap!

Please note: this app does not contains any games, but information about games! 

This app takes all the data exported from Mame(c) and from various files created and updated by enthusiasts, it groups it together and it organizes it in order to have all the information in your device as a guide or simply as a reference for reading information and tips.

Note:
As a functional choice, only the "Parent" set are shown. In addition, all "mechanical" machines and all the "Gambling" games (Video Poker, Blackjack etc.) have been eliminated. The result is a list of about 3600 Arcade titles from the 70s to the 2000s.

Credits:
All trademarks used belong to their respective owners.
See the section Info in the App for all details about the Credits.

## Key features

- Extensive arcade game database
- Information compiled from Mame data
- Tips and reference material
- Organized game data
- Covers 70s-2000s titles
- Excludes gambling machines

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 65)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-reference/id1178311507/reviews.md

### 5/5 — excellent pocket reference

*2025-07-22, version 1.12*

Very handy quick reference to main titles for anyone who needs stats/info without rigmarole.  Yes, the info exists elsewhere, but… see above re rigmarole.

### 1/5 — Inservible

*2025-05-27, version 1.12*

No funciona para nada solo me hicieron perder tiempo y por un momento espacio. Cero recomendable. 😤

### 4/5 — Great

*2025-02-19, version 1.12*

This is good.but I want to play the games that we search. But it is very helpful.

### 5/5 — Great reference app!!!

*2025-01-09, version 1.12*

Great reference app, not sure why any negative reviews, this app has come in handy on many occasions! Thank you!

### 5/5 — A great reference guide

*2024-09-27, version 1.12*

Are some people really stupid ? Giving this app a low rating as they ‘can’t play the games’ !!?  Course you can’t. As the title says and the description before that it’s a reference guide. It’s a great way of seeing some arcade games you didn’t know about before. Then you can play those later in a different app or console. It’s a reference guide ! Only thing I would say is more game screenshots of each game would be good. But well worth it !

### 1/5 — Άχρηστη

*2024-01-15, version 1.12*

Πλήρωσα και 1€ και δεν παίζει κανένα παιχνιδι

### 1/5 — I WANT TO PLAY KIRBY

*2023-11-12, version 1.12*

Can you even play games?! This isn't fair this is just about reviewing some random games what about KIRBY games:what about KIRBY dream land and KIRBY adventure. Hmm!

### 5/5 — Excelente

*2023-11-09, version 1.12*

Si eres amante de los juegos o viviste la epoca de arcades, vas a amar edta app porque puedes colocar tus juegos favoritos aqui!

### 1/5 — Malo

*2023-05-21, version 1.12*

Por no lo eliminan. Si no es juego

### 5/5 — Ottima

*2022-08-30, version 1.12*

Ottimo lavoro, un consiglio comunque, la prossima volta fai prima una app per imparare a leggere, viste certe valutazioni negative serve davvero.

## Frequently asked questions about Arcade Reference

### What kind of information does this app provide?

This app provides detailed information about classic arcade video games, including tips and data compiled from Mame exports and enthusiast communities. It acts as a reference guide for games released from the 1970s to the 2000s.

### Does this app let me play arcade games?

No, this app does not contain any playable games. It is strictly an informational reference guide for arcade games, offering details and tips rather than gameplay.

### What types of arcade machines are included?

The app focuses on 'Parent' set arcade video games from the 70s to the 2000s. It specifically excludes 'mechanical' machines and 'Gambling' games like Video Poker and Blackjack, resulting in a list of approximately 3600 titles.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases likely provide access to additional content or features beyond the core information available in the free version.

### What is the main purpose of this app?

The main purpose of this app is to serve as a comprehensive reference guide for classic arcade video games. It organizes and presents data, tips, and information about a vast library of arcade titles for enthusiasts and collectors.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.12 — 2017-12-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- iPhone X optimization
- iPad Pro optimization
- Sounds effects removed
- Fixed some iOS 11 compatibility bugs

### 1.10 — 2016-12-09

- Brand new Database from Arcade Database by Motoschifo (updated to Mame 0.180)
- Brand new set of SnapShots from Progetto Snaps (updated to Mame 0.180)
- Added High Scores (Thanks to ArcadeHits.net)
- Added Gallery View (3 different size)
- Added CRT Monitor Khz Data
- Hystory and MameInfo optimizations
- Minor UI Improvements

### 1.02 — 2016-12-04

- Fixed a bug on parsing History.dat and Mameinfo.dat
- Fixed a compatibility bug with some iOS 9 device

Thanks for your feedback!
This is a quick fix update... More features in next updates!

### 1.0 — 2016-11-30

No release notes.

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