# ProgressBar95 vs PC Building Simulator 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ProgressBar95 at 91% against PC Building Simulator 3D's 13%. ProgressBar95 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (3K vs 16). PC Building Simulator 3D'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 Building Simulator 3D sells 6 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 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBar95 has 3K ratings behind it against 16, 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 13% of PC Building Simulator 3D's.

ProgressBar95 ships an update every 2 months, PC Building Simulator 3D every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProgressBar95 | PC Building Simulator 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar95-retro-arcade/id1474374114/reviews)** | [2.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-building-simulator-3d/id1613335883/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **91.4% of reviews** | 13.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 222 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/376098163) | [Muhammad Wahhab Mirza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589223405) |

## 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 Building Simulator 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-building-simulator-3d/id1613335883)

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

**Highlights:** Step-by-step PC building instructions, Real-world components and software installation, Assemble and repair PCs, Manage customer orders, Build a PC empire, Run your own business

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 250 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| RemoveAds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProgressBar95 free?

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

### Is PC Building Simulator 3D free?

PC Building Simulator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ProgressBar95 or PC Building Simulator 3D?

ProgressBar95 is rated higher. ProgressBar95 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while PC Building Simulator 3D averages 2.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do ProgressBar95 or PC Building Simulator 3D have ads?

ProgressBar95 shows ads; PC Building Simulator 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, ProgressBar95 or PC Building Simulator 3D?

ProgressBar95 ships an update every 2 months, and PC Building Simulator 3D every 10 months. Most recently, ProgressBar95 was updated on September 26, 2026 and PC Building Simulator 3D on September 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.*