# ARush vs PocketDOS

The clearest difference is rating: ARush at 5.0 against PocketDOS's 3.3. ARush also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). PocketDOS's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

ARush holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARush | PocketDOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arush/id1372083202/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketdos-retro-pc-emulator/id6788563163/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 254 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Live Animations Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/737930152) | [Matthew Hood](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778243570) |

## What reviewers say

### ARush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arush/id1372083202)

Bring characters from special notebooks and albums to life with augmented reality. This application uses your device to animate static images, creating an interactive and magical experience.

**Highlights:** Animate characters from notebooks, Bring album illustrations to life, Interactive augmented reality experience, Compatible with special stationery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PocketDOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketdos-retro-pc-emulator/id6788563163)

This app allows you to play classic DOS and Windows 9x games and software on your iPhone. Import your own licensed titles and enjoy them offline with customizable controls and settings. It also features an experimental Windows 98 installation wizard.

**Highlights:** Import DOS & Windows 9x software, On-device, offline emulation, Customizable touch and hardware controls, Session persistence and quick save/load, Optional iCloud save sync, Experimental Windows 98 installer, Open source

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARush free?

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

### Is PocketDOS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ARush or PocketDOS?

ARush is rated higher. ARush averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PocketDOS averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do ARush or PocketDOS have ads?

Neither ARush nor PocketDOS shows ads.

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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.*