Arcade1Up vs Pixelcade
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!
Pixelcade
This companion app allows users to manage their Pixelcade LED and LCD marquees. Browse, update, and change settings for your marquee artwork and access widgets. Connect wirelessly over Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.
- Browse Pixelcade artwork
- Update marquee artwork
- Change marquee settings
- Access Pixelcade widgets (LED only)
- Wi-Fi connectivity
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The Pixelcade Companion App enhances your experience with Pixelcade LED and LCD marquees by allowing you to browse Pixelcade artwork, update artwork, change settings, and access Pixelcade widgets (LED only). Connect seamlessly to your Pixelcade marquee over Wi-Fi, ensuring both devices are on the same network. Please note, Pixelcade LED software version 5.8 or higher is required for Pixelcade LED marquees. Learn more about Pixelcade arcade marquees at http://pixelcade.org.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Arcade1Up at 4.8 against Pixelcade's 4.0. Arcade1Up also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 1). Pixelcade's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcade1Up has 3.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Arcade1Up ships an update every 3 months, Pixelcade every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arcade1Up | Pixelcade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.7K ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Wish Factory LLC | OPEN GADGETS LLC |
Customer experience
Arcade1Up
Pixelcade
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
Pixelcade
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Arcade1Up
No in-app purchases
Pixelcade
No in-app purchases
