Comparison

Progressbar Popup Fighter vs PC Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Progressbar Popup Fighter

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
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Progressbar Popup Fighter - is a new game in the Progressbar family. It was born to fill your hearts with joy just in time fo this Christmas and New Year. Your favorite classic interface on the device: cute retro wallpapers, nostalgic sounds. Everything seems perfect. Something however seems off … The pop-ups went crazy and it feels like they are determined to test your skill and patience. How fast are you? Can you close everything that pops up and keep your beloved system from showing the infamous blue screen of death ? You need to hold out as long as possible and not let the hostile pop-ups overheat your device. These blue screen lovers strive to flood you with notifications and blow your virtual computer’s mind. The goal of the game is to close as many windows as possible to keep system from crashing and overheating your system. How many can you close in a seating? Psssst… secretly - Progressbar Popup Fighter can be an endless game! Everything depends on you. Pop-ups are tricky, they mask and change. To properly handle them be careful when choose the button to push. Do not agree to all offers - some of them are tricking you and might lead to the blue screen of death. They may offer you to create a bug report, for instance which in turn will overwhelm the screen with new popups. Sometimes they suggest you to format something that does not need to be formatted, or even delete the game! They are insidious for sure. Who is faster and smarter? Are you or are the crazy popups? Features: - Old familiar interface - Cute & tricky pop-ups - The game on the reaction and attention / this game is all about focus - Your goal is to hold out as long as possible Play Progressbar Popup Fighter! This cute retro game will add fun and won’t let you get bored. Boredom doesn’t stand a chance when there are so many cute annoying little pop-ups! Hurry up! Close them all! Note: The Free version may be subject to limitations and the limitations are subject to change. Our standard subscription options are: 1-month Subscription 3-months Subscription 1 Year Subscription * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Privacy Policy: http://www.spookyhousestudios.com/privacy_policy/sh_limited.html Terms of use: http://www.spookyhousestudios.com/legal/sh_limited_subscriptions_terms_of_use.html

About

PC Simulator

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
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Buy components and assemble your computer! Game features ● Start the computer after assembly is complete. ● Improve the ability to assemble the computer. ● Understand the use of each component. ● Understand how the computer works. ● Build computer in first-person view. Game Highlights ● Improve the hands-on ability of your computer assembly, suitable for you who love to play with computers. ● You are able to buy the components and build your computer freely in the 3D world. ● It allows you to learn some basic knowledge of the computer while playing.

Screenshots

Progressbar Popup Fighter4 screens
PC Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Progressbar Popup Fighter at 4.8 against PC Simulator's 4.3. Progressbar Popup Fighter also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Progressbar Popup Fighter sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PC Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Progressbar Popup Fighter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 189 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Progressbar Popup Fighter's written reviews are positive against 84% of PC Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Progressbar Popup Fighter ships an update every 2 months, PC Simulator every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Progressbar Popup Fighter versus PC Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressbar Popup FighterPC Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (96 ratings) — better4.3 (189 ratings)
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews — better83.8% of reviews
Number of ratings96189 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size265 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSH LimitedYi Ming Cheng

Customer experience

Progressbar Popup Fighter

All ratings96 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative7.7%

PC Simulator

All ratings164 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative12.8%

Bugs and requests

Progressbar Popup Fighter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PC Simulator

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Progressbar Popup Fighter

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Premium user 50% OFF$1.991 Month
  • 3 Months Premium user 50% OFF$5.993 Months
  • 1 Year Premium user 50% OFF$17.491 Year
One-time10
  • Refill energy 50% OFF$0.99
  • Unlimited energy 50% OFF$1.99
  • 80 Gems 50% OFF$1.99
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  • Remove ads 50% OFF$2.49
  • 5 000 Coins 50% OFF$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Progressbar Wista 50% OFF$5.99
  • 25 000 Coins 50% OFF$9.99
  • Unlock All 50% OFF$11.99
  • Unlock ALL$23.99
5 purchases

PC Simulator

One-time5
  • 50 BTC$0.99
  • 100 BTC$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
Show 2 more
  • 200 BTC$2.99
  • More Coin$3.99

Questions

Is Progressbar Popup Fighter free?
Progressbar Popup Fighter 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, Progressbar Popup Fighter or PC Simulator?
Progressbar Popup Fighter is rated higher. Progressbar Popup Fighter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while PC Simulator averages 4.3 from 189 ratings.
Do Progressbar Popup Fighter or PC Simulator have ads?
Both Progressbar Popup Fighter and PC Simulator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Progressbar Popup Fighter or PC Simulator?
Progressbar Popup Fighter ships an update every 2 months, and PC Simulator every 16 months. Most recently, Progressbar Popup Fighter was updated on September 30, 2026 and PC Simulator on October 1, 2026.

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