# ProgressBar95 vs bits

The clearest difference is update cadence: bits at fortnightly against ProgressBar95's every 2 months. ProgressBar95's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 78%) and ratings volume (3K vs 587). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProgressBar95 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and bits sells 2 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 4.7 for bits. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBar95 has 3K ratings behind it against 587, 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 78% of bits's.

ProgressBar95 ships an update every 2 months, bits fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProgressBar95 | bits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar95-retro-arcade/id1474374114/reviews)** | [4.7 (587 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bits/id1595037989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 587 |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 78.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 222 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/376098163) | [Sandy Bay Studios Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531604875) |

## 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


### bits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bits/id1595037989)

Engage in a new, fun, and addicting game challenge daily. Play live with friends, join global competitions, and keep your mind sharp with a variety of puzzles and action games. Limited rounds per day encourage a balanced lifestyle.

**Highlights:** New game every day, Addicting challenges, Play live with friends, Global leaderboards, Variety of 2D puzzles and 3D action games, Limited daily rounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| bits basic | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and creative games
- 🤝 Sense of community
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 🕰️ Enjoyable daily challenge

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Limited play opportunities per day
- 🔍 Lack of practice mode
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Streak loss issues

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and errors
- Leaderboard score removal
- Notification issues
- Gameplay glitches

**Requested features**

- Ability to play past daily games
- More play attempts per day
- Option to disable ads
- Improved streak preservation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProgressBar95 free?

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

### Is bits free?

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

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

ProgressBar95 is rated higher. ProgressBar95 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while bits averages 4.7 from 587 ratings.

### Do ProgressBar95 or bits have ads?

Both ProgressBar95 and bits show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProgressBar95 or bits?

ProgressBar95 ships an update every 2 months, and bits fortnightly. Most recently, ProgressBar95 was updated on October 16, 2026 and bits on October 15, 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.*