# Classic Pong! vs Really Simple Arcade

The clearest difference is rating: Really Simple Arcade at 5.0 against Classic Pong!'s 4.2. Really Simple Arcade also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Classic Pong!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (61 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Really Simple Arcade sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Classic Pong! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Really Simple Arcade holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classic Pong! has 61 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Classic Pong!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Really Simple Arcade's.

Classic Pong! ships an update every 12 months, Really Simple Arcade every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic Pong! | Really Simple Arcade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-pong/id1220570005/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really-simple-arcade/id1663330854/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ilan TETRUASHVILI](https://appshunter.io/developer/940821251) | [Folklore Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508251403) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic Pong!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-pong/id1220570005)

Experience the classic arcade game with a minimalist design and straightforward controls. Test your reflexes and master the simple yet challenging gameplay. Enjoy pure, unadulterated fun with just a paddle, a ball, and your skills.

**Highlights:** Timeless arcade gameplay, Clean and intuitive design, Easy to learn, hard to master, Pure, distraction-free fun, Skill-based challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Really Simple Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really-simple-arcade/id1663330854)

This app offers a collection of classic and unique arcade games, including Simon Says, Snake, and Tic-Tac-Toe. Two additional games are available via in-app purchase. Enjoy ad-free fun with more games planned for the future.

**Highlights:** Collection of arcade classics, Unique new games, Simon Says, Snake with touch/keyboard controls, Tic-Tac-Toe with multiple difficulties, Optional in-app purchase games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game Pack One | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Pack Two | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Pack Three | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic Pong! free?

Classic Pong! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Really Simple Arcade free?

Really Simple Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Classic Pong! or Really Simple Arcade?

Really Simple Arcade is rated higher. Classic Pong! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Really Simple Arcade averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Classic Pong! or Really Simple Arcade have ads?

Neither Classic Pong! nor Really Simple Arcade shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classic Pong! or Really Simple Arcade?

Classic Pong! ships an update every 12 months, and Really Simple Arcade every 3 weeks. Most recently, Classic Pong! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Really Simple Arcade 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.*