# Nail AR vs ProgressBar95

The clearest difference is price: ProgressBar95 at Free against Nail AR's $1.99. ProgressBar95 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (3K vs 1). Nail AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

ProgressBar95 is free to download; Nail AR costs $1.99 up front. ProgressBar95 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Nail AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nail AR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBar95 has 3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nail AR ships an update every 38 months, ProgressBar95 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nail AR | ProgressBar95 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nail-ar/id1458136128/reviews)** | [4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar95-retro-arcade/id1474374114/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 91.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 71 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philippe Zay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200498230) | [Spooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/376098163) |

## What reviewers say

### Nail AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nail-ar/id1458136128)

Transform your phone into a virtual hammer and your surroundings into a nailing arena. Experience various game modes, from gentle taps to intense challenges, and compete with friends in chaotic multiplayer sessions.

**Highlights:** Virtual hammer simulation, Multiple game modes, Adjustable game settings, Local multiplayer mode, Competitive gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


### ProgressBar95

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar95-retro-arcade/id1474374114)

Experience a nostalgic hyper-casual game with retro arcade visuals. Fill the progress bar by moving it with one finger to win. This addictive time killer offers simple controls and endless gameplay.

**Highlights:** Nostalgic retro visuals, One-finger control, Fill the progress bar to win, Addictive gameplay, Endless gameplay, Retro sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Product keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| Progressbar 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| PB-DOS Shell skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bar OS System 2,3 pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Product keys | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Product keys | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Product keys | $11.99 | one-time |
| 250 Product keys | $24.99 | one-time |
| Unlock ALL | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique concept
- 👍 Charming retro aesthetics
- 👍 Decent monetization model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
- 💰 Some content locked behind paywall
- 🕰️ Progression can feel grindy at times

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases not working properly
- Progressbar 98 and XB not loading correctly
- Bin cleaning functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more operating systems and game modes
- Implement cloud save and cross-device sync
- Improve audio and music integration
- Add more customization options
- Optimize performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nail AR free?

Nail AR costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ProgressBar95 free?

ProgressBar95 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nail AR or ProgressBar95?

Nail AR is rated higher. Nail AR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ProgressBar95 averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do Nail AR or ProgressBar95 have ads?

ProgressBar95 shows ads; Nail AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nail AR or ProgressBar95?

Nail AR ships an update every 38 months, and ProgressBar95 every 2 months. Most recently, Nail AR was updated on September 9, 2026 and ProgressBar95 on September 26, 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.*