Orion Arcade vs ArcadeMania
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orion Arcade
Explore a universe of mobile games with daily news and exclusive content. Stay connected with friends through game invitations and notifications. Track your progress and earn rewards with your Orion account, syncing seamlessly across devices.
- Discover new and trending games
- Daily gaming news and updates
- Game invitations and notifications
- Earn rewards and track progress
- Cross-device account syncing
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Discover, play, and stay connected with the world of Orion Arcade – all from your iPhone or iPad. Whether you're a casual gamer or an arcade enthusiast, Orion Arcade brings you the latest in mobile gaming, exclusive content, and updates — anytime, anywhere. KEY FEATURES - Discover New Games: Browse trending titles, upcoming game launches, and curated picks made just for you. - Stay Informed: Get daily gaming news, insider updates, and exclusive sneak peeks — right on your lock screen. - Game Invitations & Notifications: Never miss a game night! Receive real-time alerts for invites, events, and news directly from Orion Arcade. - Earn Rewards & Progress: Connect your Orion account to unlock achievements, track progress, and earn rewards across games. - Your Orion Account, Everywhere: Pick up where you left off. Your profile and data sync across devices with a single Orion Arcade account. Join thousands of players exploring games every day. Download Orion Arcade now and jump into a connected gaming experience! Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. Terms: https://orionarcade.com/terms-page Privacy policy: https://orionarcade.com/privacy
ArcadeMania
Relive classic arcade, computer, and electronic games from over three decades. This app utilizes the MAME emulation core to support thousands of titles, offering enhanced graphics and extensive controller support for an authentic retro gaming experience.
- Supports 5,000+ arcade games
- MAME 0.278 emulation core
- Native Metal Graphics Renderer
- Custom Shaders and HDR Support
- Full controller support (Xbox, PS, Switch)
- Save States and Cheats
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ArcadeMania lets you play arcade games from the past 30+ years on your device. It supports over 5,000 arcade games as well as vintage computers and electronic games, and uses the open source MAME (version 0.289) as the emulation core. ROM files are not included and must be provided by you. You may import ROMs using the file import functionality, or via the Files app. Some notable features, built specifically for this iOS version: Graphics - Native Metal Graphics Renderer - Custom Shaders - HDR Support Game Controllers - Full support: Xbox One, PS4, PS5 and Switch controllers supported - Touch Screen Lightgun - Touch Screen Analog - Hardware Keyboard Support Built-in MAME features: - Save States - Cheats
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArcadeMania at 75% against Orion Arcade's 25%. ArcadeMania also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Orion Arcade's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Orion Arcade sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ArcadeMania asks for nothing beyond the download.
Orion Arcade holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 131 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Orion Arcade's written reviews are positive against 75% of ArcadeMania's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Orion Arcade ships an update every 2 months, ArcadeMania monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orion Arcade | ArcadeMania |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (45 ratings) — better | 4.4 (131 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 74.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 45 | 131 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 305 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Orion Arcade LLC | Infinite Evolution Technologies |
Customer experience
Orion Arcade
ArcadeMania
Bugs and requests
Orion Arcade
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ArcadeMania
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes on iPad with iOS 16.7.11
- Crashes on iPad with iPadOS 13.5
Requested features
2 requests- Support for 8Bitdo Bluetooth controllers
- Fix for game mode not working
In-app purchases
Orion Arcade
- Orion Arcade Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Orion Arcade Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Offer 1 A$0.99
- Offer 5 A$4.99
- Offer 10 A$9.99
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- 0ffer 20 A$19.99
- Offer 50 A$49.99
- Offer 100 A$99.99
ArcadeMania
No in-app purchases









