# Arcane Me vs Play On Con

The clearest difference is rating: Play On Con at 5.0 against Arcane Me's 1.9. Play On Con also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Arcane Me's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Play On Con holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcane Me has 34 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arcane Me | Play On Con |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-me/id1600257767/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-on-con/id6782482020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lorenzocss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560795524) | [Widget Corner LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782482022) |

## What reviewers say

### Arcane Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-me/id1600257767)

Transform your photos into a magical, animated universe with AI-powered filters. Instantly apply an Arcane-inspired style to selfies, portraits, and any image for a unique look. Share your creations directly to social media.

**Highlights:** AI-powered photo filter, Instant transformation, Arcane-inspired style, High-quality results, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Produces good results with proper technique
- 🎨 Art style resembles Arcane aesthetic
- 📸 Better results with camera vs. existing photos
- ⚙️ Works well once you understand the app
- 😄 Fun and entertaining for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😱 Distorted and deformed facial features
- 🐛 Facial recognition errors (eyes in nostrils, extra features)
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- ❌ Ad close button unresponsive/inaccessible
- ⏱️ Slow app loading and processing times

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on upload or share button
- Processing hangs indefinitely
- Ad X button overlaps with status bar
- Ad X button unclickable or unreachable
- Facial features misidentified (nostrils as eyes)

**Requested features**

- Paid ad-free version
- Higher resolution/print-quality images
- Full-body photo support
- More style options (Demon Slayer, Naruto, etc.)
- Better facial recognition accuracy


### Play On Con

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-on-con/id6782482020)

This app serves as a pocket guide for a tabletop and gaming convention, offering a full schedule, venue map, and personalized session saving. It's designed for offline use, ensuring access to information even with poor signal. Features include session reminders and location-based venue identification.

**Highlights:** Full event schedule, Personalized 'My Schedule', Offline venue map with 'you are here', Session reminders, Session tags for filtering, Direct link from session to map location

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arcane Me free?

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

### Is Play On Con free?

Play On Con is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Arcane Me or Play On Con?

Play On Con is rated higher. Arcane Me averages 1.9 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Play On Con averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Arcane Me or Play On Con have ads?

Arcane Me shows ads; Play On Con does not.

### Which is updated more often, Arcane Me or Play On Con?

Arcane Me ships an update every 3 days, and Play On Con every 3 days. Most recently, Arcane Me was updated on October 24, 2026 and Play On Con on October 24, 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.*