Arcade1Up vs Lumen Viewer
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!
Lumen Viewer
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Your GM runs Lumen on their Mac or PC. You open Lumen Viewer on your tablet or phone. When they share a map, handout, or piece of art, it appears on your screen instantly. That's it. Lumen Viewer works with all game systems available for Lumen Screen, including D&D 5th Edition (2024), 13th Age Second Edition, and Night's Black Agents. Lumen Viewer is free. It requires a GM running Lumen Screen on the same local network. Visit lumenscreen.com to learn more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Lumen Viewer at none against Arcade1Up's shown. Arcade1Up's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 ships an update every 3 months, Lumen Viewer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arcade1Up | Lumen Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Wish Factory LLC | Steven HAMMOND |
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
Lumen Viewer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Arcade1Up
No in-app purchases
Lumen Viewer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Arcade1Up free?
Is Lumen Viewer free?
Do Arcade1Up or Lumen Viewer have ads?
Which is updated more often, Arcade1Up or Lumen Viewer?
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