Comparison

Arcade1Up vs RIDEVU

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

Head to head
About

Arcade1Up

Enhance your retro arcade experience with this companion app. Track leaderboards, connect with other fans, register for warranties, and get exclusive news and game strategies.

Highlights
  • Track online leaderboards
  • Register for extended warranty
  • Connect with friends and community
  • Discover game secrets and strategies
  • Get latest news and offers
  • Add arcades to collection
Features
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The Arcade1Up companion app is designed with you, the fan, in mind! Get the most out of your Arcade1Up arcades: track online leaderboards, connect with new friends, register for an extended warranty and discover the latest news - all from the palm of your hand. Here is what you can expect from the app: - Add your arcades to your collection – Benefit from an extended warranty by registering your products! - Connect your Wi-Fi enabled cabinet – See how you stack up and share your high scores on social media. - Learn from the best – Discover secrets and strategies for all of your favorite games from developers and top players themselves. - Bond with the A1UP Community – Create a profile, play alongside other retro gaming fans, and send messages (or braggable high scores). - Be the first to know – Get early access to the latest news, product announcements, events, and special offers. DOWNLOAD TODAY!

About

RIDEVU

This app allows you to access your existing RIDEVU account to stream and download movies on brought-in devices. It enables multi-screen playback for up to six devices, with central control for managing content for passengers.

Highlights
  • Access RIDEVU account
  • Download content for offline playback
  • Cast to TV
  • Multi-screen playback (up to 6 screens)
  • Screen Manager for playback control
  • Access bonus content
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RIDEVU is an in-car digital video service. The RIDEVU Companion app allows playback on brought in devices from your existing RIDEVU account. Please note, as a companion app it is inoperable without a RIDEVU account.* Download the RIDEVU Companion App for a frictionless entertainment experience on the go and at home… • Access Your RIDEVU Account: Watch on brought in devices, and take your entertainment with you, wherever you go. With the RIDEVU companion app you can redeem movie credits, watch movies in your library or streaming package, download content for offline playback, or cast to your TV. • Multi-Screen Playback: Entertain your passengers with individual or shared viewing experiences on up to 6 screens • Screen Manager: Control playback across all screens easily from the center screen with Screen Manager, including brought in devices using the companion app.  LEARN MORE ABOUT THE KEY FEATURES OF RIDEVU: Enjoy a best in class in-car entertainment experience. Designed for inside the car and wherever you go, RIDEVU connects Sony Pictures Entertainment’s library of premium content with its advanced streaming technology to create a first of its kind in-car entertainment experience - wherever the road takes you next. In eligible vehicles, users can: • Explore over 2,000 films for all genres, ages and preferences, available to redeem, buy or rent.* • Enjoy hours of entertainment on built-in screens or brought-in iOS devices. • Control playback across all screens easily from the center screen with Screen Manager**.  • Entertain your passengers with individual or shared viewing experiences on up to 6 screens.  • Take a look behind the scenes with on-set bonus content and interviews with your favorite actors. HAVE QUESTIONS? For all RIDEVU tips, questions, and learning how to get started, please visit: www.RIDEVU.com *Access requires an eligible vehicle and RIDEVU account and is subject to RIDEVU Terms of Service. Promotional offers may vary by manufacturer. Available films and content are subject to change without notice and may vary by market. Number of available movies subject to change by market. **Available functionality varies by manufacturer, make and model Please note: You must have a RIDEVU account with existing access to RIDEVU to use this Companion App. RIDEVU is currently only offered from select automotive manufacturers in select territories.

Screenshots

Arcade1Up3 screens
RIDEVU3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arcade1Up at 4.8 against RIDEVU's 3.0. Arcade1Up also leads on ratings volume (4.5K vs 6). RIDEVU's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arcade1Up holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcade1Up has 4.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arcade1Up ships an update every 3 months, RIDEVU every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Arcade1Up versus RIDEVU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcade1UpRIDEVU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.5K ratings) — better3.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.5K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB51 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperThe Wish Factory LLCSony Pictures Home Entertainment

Customer experience

Arcade1Up

All ratings3,668 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

RIDEVU

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Arcade1Up

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Logging in issues
  • Crashing and freezing
  • Inconsistent QR code recognition

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Partycades and Countercades
  • Ability to add custom cabinets to the app
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • Expand game selection and content updates

RIDEVU

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Arcade1Up

No in-app purchases

None

RIDEVU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arcade1Up free?
Arcade1Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RIDEVU free?
RIDEVU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arcade1Up or RIDEVU?
Arcade1Up is rated higher. Arcade1Up averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while RIDEVU averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Arcade1Up or RIDEVU have ads?
Arcade1Up shows ads; RIDEVU does not.
Which is updated more often, Arcade1Up or RIDEVU?
Arcade1Up ships an update every 3 months, and RIDEVU every 6 weeks. Most recently, Arcade1Up was updated on October 27, 2026 and RIDEVU on October 21, 2026.

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