# ProgressBar95 vs PC Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: ProgressBar95 at 4.8 against PC Simulator's 4.3. ProgressBar95 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (3K vs 189). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProgressBar95 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PC Simulator sells 5 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBar95 has 3K ratings behind it against 189, 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 84% of PC Simulator's.

ProgressBar95 ships an update every 2 months, PC Simulator every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 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)** | [4.3 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-simulator/id1623734995/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 189 |
| Positive reviews | **91.4% of reviews** | 83.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 222 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/376098163) | [Yi Ming Cheng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623734997) |

## 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/id1623734995)

Assemble your own computer by buying components and putting them together. Learn how each part functions and how the entire system works in a first-person view. Test your creation and improve your assembly skills.

**Highlights:** Buy and assemble computer components, Test assembled computers, Improve assembly skills, Learn component functions, Understand computer operation, First-person building view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 BTC | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 BTC | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 BTC | $2.99 | one-time |
| More Coin | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Unique PC building concept
- 🚀 Quick money-making through mining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frustrating controls when building PCs
- 🐛 Parts falling out easily
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and save issues
- 🔋 Game gets boring over time due to lack of updates

**Reported bugs**

- Parts not staying in place during PC assembly
- Bitcoin balance not updating correctly
- Frequent crashes when building complex rigs

**Requested features**

- Add more PC components like new GPUs, CPUs, and cases
- Implement a PC selling/ordering system
- Add more apps and functionality to the in-game PCs
- Improve physics and part placement mechanics
- Implement an auto-save feature


## 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 4.3 from 189 ratings.

### Do ProgressBar95 or PC Simulator have ads?

Both ProgressBar95 and PC Simulator show ads.

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

ProgressBar95 ships an update every 2 months, and PC Simulator every 16 months. Most recently, ProgressBar95 was updated on September 25, 2026 and PC Simulator on September 18, 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.*