Ollie’s Arcade vs PocketArcade+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ollie’s Arcade
Experience classic arcade and handheld gaming on your phone with a collection of retro-styled mini-games. Enjoy challenging yet simple gameplay with no ads, coins, or subscriptions required. Accessible for all, including those with color-blindness, and supports game controllers and keyboards.
- Retro-styled mini-games
- Ad-free experience
- No in-app purchases or subscriptions
- Accessible design for color-blindness
- Game controller and keyboard support
- Handheld electronic game simulation
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A fun collection of retro-styled mini games that are both challenging and simple to play. Relive fond memories of your favorite classic arcade or electronic handheld games! ⁕ 100% Free Thanks to generous Kickstarter backers, Ollie's Arcade is entirely free to play! ⁕ Handheld Retro Gaming Put the sights and sounds of electronic gaming in the palm of your hand. Turns your device into a perfectly pixelated way to pass the time and have some fun. ⁕ No Ads, No Coins, No Subs There are no ads to watch, no coins to buy, and no subscriptions to renew. Crash that lunar lander all you want, we'll build more! ⁕ Fun AND Accessible Ollie's mini games are easy to learn and designed to be accessible for all, even those with color-blindness. ⁕ Game Controller and Keyboard Support Sometimes you just gotta go old school! Each of Ollie's mini games offer full support for playing with your favorite game controller or keyboard. IGRS Rating: 3+
PocketArcade+
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PocketArcade+ is a unified retro arcade experience with 13+ handcrafted mini games in one app. Unlock games with coins, complete daily challenges, track your stats, and earn achievements as you master each game. Features include Tetris, Flappy Bird, Snake, Brick Breaker, Candy Crush, Car Racing, and more — all with custom sound effects, haptic feedback, and a neon arcade theme. Features: • 13+ unique mini games • Coin-based progression system — unlock new games as you play • Daily challenges with coin rewards • 13 achievements to earn • Detailed player stats and per-game high scores • Customizable settings (sound, haptics, themes) • No ads, no internet required
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PocketArcade+ at none against Ollie’s Arcade's 2. On price, ads, 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. Ollie’s Arcade sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PocketArcade+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Ollie’s Arcade | PocketArcade+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (137 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 137 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 144 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Iconfactory | Tushar Lama |
In-app purchases
Ollie’s Arcade
- Tranquility Touchdown$1.99
- Snake$1.99
PocketArcade+
No in-app purchases
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