Arcade1Up vs CRKD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
CRKD
Enhance your gaming gear experience with this app. Reveal product rarity, access exclusive content, and stay updated on new releases. Shop for premium gaming products and find support resources.
- Reveal product rarity
- Seamless sign-up options
- Push notifications for updates
- Explore and shop the store
- Access support and guide videos
- Join a gaming community
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Welcome to the CRKD app, the companion for CRKD premium gaming gear. Reveal: With just a tap, you reveal your unique product number and discover its rarity rank, adding a exciting element of surprise to every unboxing. Easy Access: Signing up is a breeze! Whether it's through your email, Google, Facebook, Twitter, Discord or Twitch, CRKD ensures a seamless and hassle-free registration process. Stay in the touch: Never miss a beat! Receive push notifications straight to your device, keeping you informed and up to date on all the latest CRKD product releases. Be the first to know about exciting new additions to our collections, limited editions, and exclusive offers. Explore the Store: Dive into the virtual aisles of the CRKD Store. Browse our latest and exclusive gaming products and get them delivered to your doorstep with a few simple taps. CRKD TV : Your Hub for All Things CRKD. This hub hosts everything a gamer needs. Including support and guide videos to keep you at the top of your game. Join the CRKD Family and get ready to start your collection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Arcade1Up at 4.8 against CRKD's 3.1. Arcade1Up also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 37%) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 54). CRKD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Arcade1Up holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcade1Up has 3.7K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Arcade1Up's written reviews are positive against 37% of CRKD's.
Arcade1Up ships an update every 3 months, CRKD monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arcade1Up | CRKD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.7K ratings) — better | 3.1 (54 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 37.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K — better | 54 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Wish Factory LLC | Aionic Labs |
Customer experience
Arcade1Up
CRKD
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
CRKD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Arcade1Up
No in-app purchases
CRKD
No in-app purchases
