# Marvel Collect! by Topps vs Barcade

The clearest difference is rating: Barcade at 5.0 against Marvel Collect! by Topps's 4.3. Barcade also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Marvel Collect! by Topps's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marvel Collect! by Topps sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Barcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

Barcade holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marvel Collect! by Topps has 3.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Marvel Collect! by Topps ships an update every 6 weeks, Barcade every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marvel Collect! by Topps | Barcade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marvel-collect-by-topps/id1192470294/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcade/id6739539146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 267 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Topps Company, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/514201100) | [Barcade Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783155692) |

## What reviewers say

### Marvel Collect! by Topps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marvel-collect-by-topps/id1192470294)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Collect and trade digital Marvel trading cards featuring characters from comics, movies, and Disney+ series. Rip daily packs, complete sets for rewards, and connect with other fans worldwide. Customize your profile and showcase your favorite heroes.

**Highlights:** Collect digital Marvel trading cards, Trade with fans globally, Rip daily collectible packs, Complete card sets for rewards, Customize your profile, Join in-app events

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marvel 1 Offer! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Marvel 2 Offer! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Marvel 3 Offer! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Marvel 4 Offer! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Marvel 5 Offer! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Marvel 6 Offer! | $5.99 | one-time |
| Marvel 10 Offer! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marvel 12 Offer! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Marvel 13 Offer! | $24.99 | one-time |
| Marvel 18 Offer! | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for collecting
- 🤩 Awesome artwork
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🤝 Good trading community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Expensive to get good cards
- 🤯 Frustrating odds and drop rates
- 🤬 Greedy and unbalanced trading
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery draining issues

**Reported bugs**

- Missing cards after purchases
- Crashes during trades and pack openings
- Incorrect odds and drop rates

**Requested features**

- Easier way to earn coins
- Mini-games to earn rewards
- Physical card option
- Better card organization and info
- Limit on card hoarding


### Barcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcade/id6739539146)

Discover the original arcade bar experience. Find locations offering a wide selection of classic video games and pinball machines, paired with American craft beers and a full bar. Enjoy creative pub food in a unique entertainment setting.

**Highlights:** Find arcade bar locations, View game and pinball machine selection, Explore craft beer and cocktail menus, Discover food offerings, Locate bars with classic arcade games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marvel Collect! by Topps free?

Marvel Collect! by Topps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Barcade free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Marvel Collect! by Topps or Barcade?

Barcade is rated higher. Marvel Collect! by Topps averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Barcade averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Marvel Collect! by Topps or Barcade have ads?

Marvel Collect! by Topps shows ads; Barcade does not.

### Which is updated more often, Marvel Collect! by Topps or Barcade?

Marvel Collect! by Topps ships an update every 6 weeks, and Barcade every 7 months. Most recently, Marvel Collect! by Topps was updated on November 9, 2026 and Barcade on October 30, 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.*