Comparison

NextGam vs ArcadeGO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NextGam

Stay informed about upcoming video game releases and discover new titles. Access comprehensive details for your favorite games, including release dates, platforms, genres, and media. Organize your gaming library with custom collections and receive release notifications.

Highlights
  • Upcoming game release tracking
  • Game discovery with filters
  • Detailed game information
  • Customizable game collections
  • Release notifications
  • Multi-platform support
Features
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Want to know about new video game releases? To have all the information about your favorite games? NextGam is made for you! 1. Know the next video game releases: Be easily up to date on upcoming releases on any platform (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Switch, Stadia and even on smartphones) 2. Discover new video games No need to search for hours for the next game that will make you vibrate. Search easily thanks to the filters according to your desires. Sort by release date, hype, platform, genre or even player perspective! 3. Know everything about the game NextGam lists all the essential information from all your favorite video games: -Release date and countdown -Platforms -Genres -Player perspectives -Summary -Medias (screenshot, videos and artworks) -Websites -Similar games to discover other games 4. Follow and create a collection with your favourite video games By using the "Follow" feature, you can add games in 'Wanted', 'In Progress' or 'Finished' collection that will allow you to find it easily. 5. Receive notifications Once the tracked game is released, receive a notification to be in the starting blocks. Lots of upcoming updates are coming with plenty of functionality for us gamers, so stay tuned! Developer Note: Do not hesitate to give me a feedback, this is my first official application! Thanks!

About

ArcadeGO

Discover gaming venues like arcades, laser tag, and mini-golf nearby. Share your experiences through reviews and help build a community-sourced database of entertainment spots.

Highlights
  • Discover gaming venues
  • Location-based search
  • Community-sourced data
  • Leave reviews
  • Explore over 3,000 venues
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ArcadeGO is your go-to app for finding and exploring over 3,000 gaming venues near you. Discover classic arcades, laser tag arenas, mini-golf courses, and more with ease - all based on your location. Leave reviews to connect with fellow gamers to share your experiences. Community sourced data means you can add that hidden gem of an arcade for others to find and experience.

Screenshots

NextGam4 screens
ArcadeGO3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NextGam at 4.0 against ArcadeGO's 3.5. ArcadeGO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NextGam sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. ArcadeGO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NextGam holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NextGam ships an update monthly, ArcadeGO fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NextGam versus ArcadeGO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextGamArcadeGO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon REVENUChris Sprague

Customer experience

NextGam

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ArcadeGO

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

NextGam

Subscriptions2
  • 1 MONTH PREMIUM$4.491 Month
  • 1 YEAR PREMIUM$40.991 Year
One-time3
  • REMOVE ADS$2.99
  • REMOVE ADS$4.99
  • REMOVE ADS$6.99
None

ArcadeGO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NextGam free?
NextGam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArcadeGO free?
ArcadeGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NextGam or ArcadeGO?
NextGam is rated higher. NextGam averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ArcadeGO averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do NextGam or ArcadeGO have ads?
Neither NextGam nor ArcadeGO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NextGam or ArcadeGO?
NextGam ships an update monthly, and ArcadeGO fortnightly. Most recently, NextGam was updated on November 3, 2026 and ArcadeGO on November 4, 2026.

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