# ProgressBar95 vs Watame

The clearest difference is ads: Watame at none against ProgressBar95's shown. Watame also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). ProgressBar95's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 79) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProgressBar95 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Watame sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ProgressBar95 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBar95 has 3K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of ProgressBar95's written reviews are positive against 83% of Watame's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProgressBar95 | Watame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar95-retro-arcade/id1474374114/reviews)** | [4.6 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watame/id1507691339/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 79 |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 222 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/376098163) | [Ruben Pecellin](https://appshunter.io/developer/403965456) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Watame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watame/id1507691339)

Guide a cotton character on a relaxing journey through diverse worlds, collecting stars while overcoming physics challenges, puzzles, and avoiding traps. This game offers a visually minimalist experience with a calming soundtrack, perfect for on-the-go play.

**Highlights:** Physics-based challenges, Puzzle solving, Minimalist visual design, Relaxing soundtrack, Portrait mode gameplay, Collect stars

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProgressBar95 free?

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

### Is Watame free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ProgressBar95 or Watame?

ProgressBar95 is rated higher. ProgressBar95 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Watame averages 4.6 from 79 ratings.

### Do ProgressBar95 or Watame have ads?

ProgressBar95 shows ads; Watame does not.

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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.*