Arcade1Up vs Legends Access
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!
Legends Access
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Legends Access is a companion app for supported AtGames arcade and pinball machines. Users can purchase and manage Legends Tokens, which are used exclusively on compatible physical AtGames machines for gameplay and related services. Legends Tokens do not unlock digital content or features within the mobile app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arcade1Up at none against Legends Access's 4. Legends Access's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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. Legends Access sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Arcade1Up asks for nothing beyond the download.
Arcade1Up ships an update every 3 months, Legends Access every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arcade1Up | Legends Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Wish Factory LLC | AtGames of America Inc. |
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
Legends Access
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Arcade1Up
No in-app purchases
Legends Access
- Legends Access 100 Token pack$4.99
- Legends Access 20 Token pack$4.99
- Legends Access 45 Token pack$9.99
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- Legends Access 375 Token pack$14.99
