# PC Simulator vs Progressbar Popup Fighter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Progressbar Popup Fighter at 90% against PC Simulator's 24%. Progressbar Popup Fighter also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). PC Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PC Simulator sells 7 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.

Progressbar Popup Fighter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 112 and 96 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of PC Simulator's written reviews are positive against 90% of Progressbar Popup Fighter's.

PC Simulator ships an update every 5 months, Progressbar Popup Fighter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PC Simulator | Progressbar Popup Fighter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-simulator-assemble-computer/id1521981774/reviews) | **[4.8 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar-popup-fighter/id1545182393/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **112** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 164 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vector Labs Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1213774149) | [SH Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/960275282) |

## What reviewers say

### PC Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-simulator-assemble-computer/id1521981774)

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

**Highlights:** Step-by-step PC assembly instructions, Real-world components and software installation, Build a PC empire, Manage your own business, Fulfill customer orders, Time management

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 250 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2500 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 3000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5000 coins | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to understand
- 👍 Really good
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Good game
- 👍 It is good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game is really bad
- 🐛 Whole game is bugged
- 🐛 Hard to play
- 🐛 Game is unplayable
- 🐛 Shaky frames

**Reported bugs**

- Twitching back and forth when walking
- Cannot do anything
- Game keeps buffering
- Incredibly shaky frames
- Player moves back and forth quickly when joystick released

**Requested features**

- More updates needed
- More customization options for PC
- More parts available
- Faster movement speeds
- Make player faster


### 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 PC Simulator free?

PC Simulator 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, PC Simulator or Progressbar Popup Fighter?

Progressbar Popup Fighter is rated higher. PC Simulator averages 3.9 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while Progressbar Popup Fighter averages 4.8 from 96 ratings.

### Do PC Simulator or Progressbar Popup Fighter have ads?

Progressbar Popup Fighter shows ads; PC Simulator does not.

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

PC Simulator ships an update every 5 months, and Progressbar Popup Fighter every 2 months. Most recently, PC Simulator was updated on October 15, 2026 and Progressbar Popup Fighter on October 13, 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.*