# ZX81 vs Anarchy

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ZX81 at 92 against Anarchy's 1. ZX81 also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ZX81 against 5.0 for Anarchy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZX81 has 92 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ZX81 ships an update every 10 days, Anarchy every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZX81 | Anarchy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zx81/id1180117434/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anarchy/id6463615145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 98.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 86 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Palser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180117433) | [Paul Brierley](https://appshunter.io/developer/340793158) |

## What reviewers say

### ZX81

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zx81/id1180117434)

Experience early 1980s home computing with this app dedicated to the Sinclair ZX80 and ZX81. It includes a wealth of example software, offering a nostalgic journey into the origins of personal computing.

**Highlights:** Sinclair ZX80/ZX81 emulation, Timex Sinclair 1000 support, Includes example software, Focuses on early 1980s computing, ROM code included with permission

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Anarchy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anarchy/id6463615145)

Experience a retro 8-bit action game on your touch screen. Swipe to move and destroy all blocks to reveal the exit, while avoiding enemies and utilizing special bricks to unlock new areas.

**Highlights:** Classic 8-bit gameplay, Touch screen controls, Block destruction mechanics, Enemy avoidance, Special brick power-ups, Level unlocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZX81 free?

ZX81 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Anarchy free?

Anarchy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ZX81 or Anarchy?

Anarchy is rated higher. ZX81 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Anarchy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ZX81 or Anarchy have ads?

Neither ZX81 nor Anarchy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZX81 or Anarchy?

ZX81 ships an update every 10 days, and Anarchy every 3 weeks. Most recently, ZX81 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Anarchy on October 24, 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.*