# ProgressBar95 vs Progressbar Popup Fighter

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ProgressBar95 at 3K against Progressbar Popup Fighter's 98. Progressbar Popup Fighter's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProgressBar95 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Progressbar Popup Fighter sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ProgressBar95 against 4.8 for Progressbar Popup Fighter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBar95 has 3K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of ProgressBar95's written reviews are positive against 90% of Progressbar Popup Fighter's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProgressBar95 | Progressbar Popup Fighter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar95-retro-arcade/id1474374114/reviews)** | [4.8 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar-popup-fighter/id1545182393/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 98 |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 89.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 222 MB | 265 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) | [SH Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/960275282) |

## 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


### Progressbar Popup Fighter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar-popup-fighter/id1545182393)

A retro-themed game where players must quickly close pop-up windows to prevent a system crash. Test your reaction time and attention as you battle tricky notifications designed to overwhelm your virtual computer.

**Highlights:** Retro interface and sounds, Tricky pop-up challenges, Test reaction and attention, Endless gameplay potential, Prevent system crashes

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium user 50% OFF | $1.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Premium user 50% OFF | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Premium user 50% OFF | $17.49 | per year |
| Refill energy 50% OFF | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited energy 50% OFF | $1.99 | one-time |
| 80 Gems 50% OFF | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads 50% OFF | $2.49 | one-time |
| 5 000 Coins 50% OFF | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Progressbar Wista 50% OFF | $5.99 | one-time |
| 25 000 Coins 50% OFF | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All 50% OFF | $11.99 | one-time |
| Unlock ALL | $23.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProgressBar95 free?

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

### Is Progressbar Popup Fighter free?

Progressbar Popup Fighter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ProgressBar95 or Progressbar Popup Fighter?

ProgressBar95 is rated higher. ProgressBar95 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Progressbar Popup Fighter averages 4.8 from 98 ratings.

### Do ProgressBar95 or Progressbar Popup Fighter have ads?

Both ProgressBar95 and Progressbar Popup Fighter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProgressBar95 or Progressbar Popup Fighter?

ProgressBar95 ships an update every 2 months, and Progressbar Popup Fighter every 2 months. Most recently, ProgressBar95 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Progressbar Popup Fighter on October 24, 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.*