SmartShotz vs Arcade1Up
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartShotz
Connect to SmartShot hardware using Bluetooth Low Energy. This application enables seamless interaction with specialized shooting equipment.
- BLE connectivity
- SmartShot hardware integration
- Device connection management
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A BLE enabled app that allows connection to SmartShot hardware.
Arcade1Up
Enhance your retro arcade experience with this companion app. Track leaderboards, connect with other fans, register for warranties, and get exclusive news and game strategies.
- Track online leaderboards
- Register for extended warranty
- Connect with friends and community
- Discover game secrets and strategies
- Get latest news and offers
- Add arcades to collection
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The Arcade1Up companion app is designed with you, the fan, in mind! Get the most out of your Arcade1Up arcades: track online leaderboards, connect with new friends, register for an extended warranty and discover the latest news - all from the palm of your hand. Here is what you can expect from the app: - Add your arcades to your collection – Benefit from an extended warranty by registering your products! - Connect your Wi-Fi enabled cabinet – See how you stack up and share your high scores on social media. - Learn from the best – Discover secrets and strategies for all of your favorite games from developers and top players themselves. - Bond with the A1UP Community – Create a profile, play alongside other retro gaming fans, and send messages (or braggable high scores). - Be the first to know – Get early access to the latest news, product announcements, events, and special offers. DOWNLOAD TODAY!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SmartShotz at none against Arcade1Up's shown. SmartShotz also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Arcade1Up's advantage is ratings volume (4.5K vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartShotz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcade1Up has 4.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SmartShotz's written reviews are positive against 67% of Arcade1Up's.
SmartShotz ships an update monthly, Arcade1Up every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartShotz | Arcade1Up |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.8 (4.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SmartShotz LLC | The Wish Factory LLC |
Customer experience
SmartShotz
Arcade1Up
Bugs and requests
SmartShotz
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Arcade1Up
Reported bugs
3 issues- Logging in issues
- Crashing and freezing
- Inconsistent QR code recognition
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Partycades and Countercades
- Ability to add custom cabinets to the app
- Improved app stability and reliability
- Expand game selection and content updates
In-app purchases
SmartShotz
No in-app purchases
Arcade1Up
No in-app purchases
Questions
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