# NoBudge vs Barcade

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcade at none against NoBudge's 2. Barcade also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.6). NoBudge's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoBudge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Barcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NoBudge against 5.0 for Barcade. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoBudge has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NoBudge ships an update every 3 months, Barcade every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoBudge | Barcade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nobudge/id1558634469/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcade/id6739539146/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NoBudge LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558634471) | [Barcade Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783155692) |

## What reviewers say

### NoBudge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nobudge/id1558634469)

Discover a curated daily selection of new short films and features from emerging filmmakers. This platform celebrates low-budget cinema, DIY visions, and student films across various genres, offering exclusive content not found elsewhere.

**Highlights:** Daily new film releases, Exclusive content, Extensive browsing and curation, Diverse filmmaker selection, Focus on low-budget cinema

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoBudge Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| NoBudge Yearly | $54.99 | per year |


### Barcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcade/id6739539146)

Discover the original arcade bar experience. Find locations offering a wide selection of classic video games and pinball machines, paired with American craft beers and a full bar. Enjoy creative pub food in a unique entertainment setting.

**Highlights:** Find arcade bar locations, View game and pinball machine selection, Explore craft beer and cocktail menus, Discover food offerings, Locate bars with classic arcade games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoBudge free?

NoBudge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Barcade free?

Barcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NoBudge or Barcade?

NoBudge and Barcade are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 24 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do NoBudge or Barcade have ads?

Neither NoBudge nor Barcade shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoBudge or Barcade?

NoBudge ships an update every 3 months, and Barcade every 7 months. Most recently, NoBudge was updated on September 4, 2026 and Barcade on June 1, 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.*