Comparison

Arcade1Up vs Pinlights

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

Pinlights

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Control your Pinlights-enabled lighting in your pinball games with the Pinlights app! With Pinlights, you can dial in your exact lighting needs to make your playfield art pop! The app allows you to dial in the following features: - Cool White Color Temperature - Warm White Color Temperature - GI Blend (UV color mix) - Tournament Mode - Flip this switch for a distraction free, well-lit playing experience! - GI Ducking - Want more "flash" in your life? Flip this switch and it'll multiply the flasher effect! - GI Minimum Brightness - Tired of being blinded during points in your game where the GI rapidly flashes? Flip this switch and take control of the situation! - GI Smoothing - Eliminate GI flicker with a single slider! This is the player's choice in Pinball lighting!

Screenshots

Arcade1Up3 screens
Pinlights3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Arcade1Up at 3 against Pinlights's —. On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Arcade1Up versus Pinlights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcade1UpPinlights
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperThe Wish Factory LLC86Pixels LLC

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

Pinlights

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Arcade1Up

No in-app purchases

None

Pinlights

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arcade1Up free?
Arcade1Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pinlights free?
Pinlights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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