Comparison

ZX Globus vs PocketArcade+

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

Head to head
About

ZX Globus

Control a sophisticated robot to save the planet Xenon from destruction by restoring the central reactor's energy. Avoid enemy robots and deactivate bombs to complete your mission. This version retains the original graphics and sound while improving gameplay.

Highlights
  • Robot control
  • Planet saving mission
  • Energy restoration
  • Bomb deactivation
  • Enemy robot avoidance
  • Original graphics and sound
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Globus, the most sophisticated robot in the universe, has been put under your control in order to rid the "Xenon" planet of its total destruction. To achieve it you must restore the energy level of all sectors of the central reactor. Avoid the robots that the enemy sends to sabotage your mission. Deactivate the bombs before it's too late! Globus was developed for the popular ZX Spectrum computer in 1987 and remained unpublished until its release in 2017, 30 years later! Now you can enjoy this new version of that old game, which retains the same graphics, music and sound effects than the original ZX Spectrum version, and improves movement, score and gameplay in general. You can request a free copy of the original ZX Spectrum game by writing to: zxglobus@gmail.com

About

PocketArcade+

Features
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PocketArcade+ is a unified retro arcade experience with 13+ handcrafted mini games in one app. Unlock games with coins, complete daily challenges, track your stats, and earn achievements as you master each game. Features include Tetris, Flappy Bird, Snake, Brick Breaker, Candy Crush, Car Racing, and more — all with custom sound effects, haptic feedback, and a neon arcade theme. Features: • 13+ unique mini games • Coin-based progression system — unlock new games as you play • Daily challenges with coin rewards • 13 achievements to earn • Detailed player stats and per-game high scores • Customizable settings (sound, haptics, themes) • No ads, no internet required

Screenshots

ZX Globus4 screens
PocketArcade+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ZX Globus at 13.0 against PocketArcade+'s 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ZX Globus versus PocketArcade+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZX GlobusPocketArcade+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFractal GraphicsTushar Lama

In-app purchases

None

ZX Globus

No in-app purchases

None

PocketArcade+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZX Globus free?
ZX Globus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PocketArcade+ free?
PocketArcade+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZX Globus or PocketArcade+ have ads?
Neither ZX Globus nor PocketArcade+ shows ads.

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