# ProgressBar95 vs PC Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ProgressBar95 at 91% against PC Simulator's 30%. ProgressBar95 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (3K vs 112). PC Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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 PC Simulator sells 7 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBar95 has 3K ratings behind it against 112, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of ProgressBar95's written reviews are positive against 30% of PC Simulator's.

ProgressBar95 ships an update every 2 months, PC Simulator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProgressBar95 | PC Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar95-retro-arcade/id1474374114/reviews)** | [3.9 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-simulator-assemble-computer/id1521981774/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 112 |
| Positive reviews | **91.4% of reviews** | 30.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 222 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/376098163) | [Vector Labs Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1213774149) |

## 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


### PC Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-simulator-assemble-computer/id1521981774)

Learn to build and repair PCs with this simulation game. Follow step-by-step instructions to assemble real-world components, install software, and manage your own PC building business. Fulfill customer orders and become a PC architect.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step PC assembly instructions, Real-world components and software installation, Build a PC empire, Manage your own business, Fulfill customer orders, Time management

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 250 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2500 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 3000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5000 coins | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProgressBar95 free?

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

### Is PC Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ProgressBar95 or PC Simulator?

ProgressBar95 is rated higher. ProgressBar95 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while PC Simulator averages 3.9 from 112 ratings.

### Do ProgressBar95 or PC Simulator have ads?

ProgressBar95 shows ads; PC Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, ProgressBar95 or PC Simulator?

ProgressBar95 ships an update every 2 months, and PC Simulator every 5 months. Most recently, ProgressBar95 was updated on September 25, 2026 and PC Simulator on September 16, 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.*