# 1D Arcade vs Santa's Xmas Mess

The clearest difference is rating: 1D Arcade at 4.7 against Santa's Xmas Mess's 2.0. 1D Arcade also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Santa's Xmas Mess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1D Arcade sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Santa's Xmas Mess asks for nothing beyond the download.

1D Arcade holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1D Arcade | Santa's Xmas Mess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1d-arcade/id638871602/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santas-xmas-mess/id1660573010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 55 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Svante Segelson](https://appshunter.io/developer/594153369) | [Stefan Preuss](https://appshunter.io/developer/307563428) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Santa's Xmas Mess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santas-xmas-mess/id1660573010)

Help Santa catch presents dropped from his sleigh by managing parachutes. Tap to activate or deactivate parachutes and guide gifts safely to the sleigh to save Christmas. Features bonus rounds and special items for extra points.

**Highlights:** Manage parachutes by tapping presents, Catch gifts for Santa's sleigh, 16 challenging rounds, Speed up the sleigh, Earn combo-bonuses with fast gifts, Tap comets for extra points, Bonus rounds every 3rd level

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1D Arcade free?

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

### Is Santa's Xmas Mess free?

Santa's Xmas Mess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 1D Arcade or Santa's Xmas Mess?

1D Arcade is rated higher. 1D Arcade averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Santa's Xmas Mess averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 1D Arcade or Santa's Xmas Mess have ads?

1D Arcade shows ads; Santa's Xmas Mess does not.

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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.*