Arcade1Up vs Round1 USA
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!
Round1 USA
Discover a world of entertainment with exclusive coupons, discounts, and a new rewards program. Reserve parties and packages in advance to streamline your visit and enjoy a fun-filled experience for everyone.
- Rewards program
- Exclusive in-app coupons
- Promotions and news updates
- Party and package reservations
- Game card credit reload
- Earn points on qualifying transactions
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Round1 is all about bringing our fans fun under one roof! Now we want to make it even easier for you to enjoy everything that is Round1. Download our most recently updated Round1 mobile app to start making your experience as easy as 1... 2... 3! SAVE with our new rewards program and exclusive in-app coupons and discounts! STAY IN THE LOOP with everything Round1 by checking out our new promotions and news! Reserve your party or Spo-Cha package beforehand to save time and go straight to fun! There is something for everyone at Round1, bringing families and friends their one-stop shop for FUN under one roof! New Round1 Rewards Program: Earn 1 point per dollar with qualifying transactions In-app credit reload on your game card Bowling and rental activity (billiards, ping pong, darts - depending on store availability) transactions at the Guest Counter More exciting ways to earn coming after launch! Redeem points for various rewards
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arcade1Up at 67% against Round1 USA's 3%. Arcade1Up also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 87). Round1 USA's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcade1Up has 4.5K ratings behind it against 87, 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 3% of Round1 USA's.
Arcade1Up ships an update every 3 months, Round1 USA monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arcade1Up | Round1 USA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4.5K ratings) — better | 1.6 (87 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 3.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.5K — better | 87 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Wish Factory LLC | Round One Entertainment, inc |
Customer experience
Arcade1Up
Round1 USA
User reviews
Arcade1Up
From 4.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Nostalgic arcade experience
- 👍 Great for home entertainment
- 👍 Excellent game selection
- 👍 Seamless online connectivity
- 👍 Helpful community features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Prone to crashing
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Incomplete cabinet database
- 🔧 Requires maintenance and repairs
Round1 USA
From 87 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Improved functionality compared to old app
- 👍 Ability to earn rewards points
- 👍 More features like bowling, sports, and party booking
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent login issues and account recognition problems
- 🐛 Inability to reload cards or access account details
- 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and overall app instability
- 🔒 Security concerns with payment information entry
- 👎 Removal of previous app's useful features
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
Round1 USA
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cannot log in to existing accounts
- Password reset functionality not working
- Inconsistent behavior when trying to create new accounts
- App unable to detect user's location and nearby Round 1 centers
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to transfer credits and tickets between cards
- Implement Apple Pay or other secure payment options
- Improve rewards program and offer more benefits to members
- Restore ability to download Rism photos
In-app purchases
Arcade1Up
No in-app purchases
Round1 USA
No in-app purchases
