# TargetTap vs 1D Arcade

TargetTap and 1D Arcade both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of TargetTap's written reviews are positive against 50% of 1D Arcade's. TargetTap also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TargetTap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 1D Arcade sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TargetTap against 4.7 for 1D Arcade. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TargetTap has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of TargetTap's written reviews are positive against 50% of 1D Arcade's.

TargetTap ships an update every 2 months, 1D Arcade every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TargetTap | 1D Arcade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/targettap/id299671991/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1d-arcade/id638871602/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **95.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Swift Fox Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/293338494) | [Svante Segelson](https://appshunter.io/developer/594153369) |

## What reviewers say

### TargetTap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/targettap/id299671991)

Test your reflexes in this fast-paced game. Hit red targets to score and build combos, but avoid other colors and missed targets to keep your lives. Survive as long as possible and look for bonus lives.

**Highlights:** Test reflexes, Hit red targets, Build combos, Avoid other targets, Score extra lives, High score survival

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive gameplay
- ⚡ Quick and easy to pick up
- 🎮 Great for competitive play with friends
- 🎨 Nice graphics and clean interface
- ⏱️ Perfect time-killer/casual game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tap detection issues/missed taps
- 😴 Gets boring after extended play
- 📱 Not optimized for iPad
- 💰 Not worth the price point
- ⚠️ Inconsistent difficulty balance

**Reported bugs**

- Tap detection doesn't always register hits on targets
- Red targets sometimes hidden behind other colors
- App crashes frequently
- Update notification persists incorrectly
- Difficulty inconsistency after updates

**Requested features**

- Global leaderboard/online high scores
- Landscape mode support
- iPad version
- Additional game modes or variations
- Multiplayer/WiFi multiplayer support


### 1D Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1d-arcade/id638871602)

Engage in a minimalist, one-dimensional action game where you control a paddle. Your goal is to hit beneficial green objects and avoid harmful red ones before they cross the centerline. An interactive tutorial guides you through the mechanics.

**Highlights:** One-dimensional gameplay, Paddle control, Hit green, avoid red, Interactive tutorial, Immersive audio experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 New Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 New Coins | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TargetTap free?

TargetTap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 1D Arcade free?

1D Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TargetTap or 1D Arcade?

1D Arcade is rated higher. TargetTap averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while 1D Arcade averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do TargetTap or 1D Arcade have ads?

Both TargetTap and 1D Arcade show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TargetTap or 1D Arcade?

TargetTap ships an update every 2 months, and 1D Arcade every 9 months. Most recently, TargetTap was updated on October 23, 2026 and 1D Arcade on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*