Alienware Arena vs Black Desert+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alienware Arena
This app lets gamers manage their accounts, earn rewards, and access exclusive game content on the go. Participate in daily quests, claim key codes, and stay updated with the latest gaming news.
- Account management
- Arena Rewards points
- Daily and weekly quests
- Game code giveaways
- Gaming news
- Push notifications for promotions
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The Official Alienware Arena app allows gamers to create and access their accounts on the go, interact with some of the best features of the site such as Arena Rewards, daily and weekly quests, access game code giveaways, gaming news and much more. Register or Log Into Your Alienware Arena Account Access and engage with Alienware Arena just like you would on your desktop. Alienware Arena Rewards* Earn Arena Reward Points and level up on the go! Play Daily and Weekly quests for a chance to win points, gaming discounts** and key codes anywhere. Vote on the latest daily gaming news or just earn points by logging in for the day. The points you earn automatically get credited to your account. Members will have access to view their status and member rewards as they level up. Access Key Codes and Promotions Be the first to claim limited key codes for games and other cool content. No longer do you have to be at your desktop to claim. The Alienware Arena App has push notifications to immediately alert members when a key code promotion is live or other cool promotions and contest. Claimed key codes are banked into the members account on mobile and PC. Read the latest game news Get all the great game news from the community and industry while on the go. Earn points for voting on the content to keep leveling up in Alienware Arena Rewards. Updates Coming! The Alienware Arena app will continue to have updates and deliver new features. Earn Points on Alienware Arena Rewards Claim Keys and View Promotions Play Daily and Weekly Quests Access Rewards and Profile *rewards may vary from country to county **gaming discounts are US only
Black Desert+
Stay connected to the world of Black Desert Online with this companion app. Get timely alerts for World Boss spawns, watch live streams, redeem coupon codes, and manage your in-game market items on the go. Access customer support directly from your device.
- World Boss spawn alerts
- Watch Black Desert TV livestreams
- Redeem in-game coupon codes
- Mobile Central Market access
- Customer Support Center
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Black Desert+ is Black Desert Online’s mobile companion app that allows you to keep up-to-date with the latest news. World Boss Times - Always be on time to battle the World Bosses by setting up alerts for the World Boss spawns! Black Desert TV - Watch exciting livestreams straight from Black Desert TV. Coupon Redemption - Redeem coupon codes directly through Black Desert+ to receive valuable in-game items. Mobile Central Market - Buy and sell items on the Central Market whenever, wherever. Customer Support - Visit our Support Center to get help quickly and easily.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Alienware Arena at 3.8 against Black Desert+'s 2.7. Black Desert+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Alienware Arena holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 215 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Alienware Arena's written reviews are positive against 34% of Black Desert+'s.
Alienware Arena ships an update every 5 weeks, Black Desert+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alienware Arena | Black Desert+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (72 ratings) — better | 2.7 (215 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better | 34.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 72 | 215 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Alienware | Pearl Abyss Corp. |
Customer experience
Alienware Arena
Black Desert+
Bugs and requests
Alienware Arena
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Black Desert+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Steam login not working
- Central Market connection errors
- App not loading or getting stuck on splash screen
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for PC NA/EU servers
- Implement persistent login to avoid repeated authentication
- Integrate more in-game functionality like character stats and gear management
In-app purchases
Alienware Arena
No in-app purchases
Black Desert+
No in-app purchases
Questions
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