Comparison

Orion Arcade vs ArcadeMania

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Discover new and trending games
  • Daily gaming news and updates
  • Game invitations and notifications
  • Earn rewards and track progress
  • Cross-device account syncing
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Orion Arcade4 screens
ArcadeMania3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orion Arcade ships an update every 2 months, ArcadeMania monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Orion Arcade versus ArcadeMania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrion ArcadeArcadeMania
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (45 ratings) — better4.4 (131 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews74.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45131 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB305 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOrion Arcade LLCInfinite Evolution Technologies

Customer experience

Orion Arcade

All ratings38 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

ArcadeMania

All ratings129 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral12.7%
Negative12.7%

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

8 purchases

Orion Arcade

Subscriptions2
  • Orion Arcade Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Orion Arcade Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • 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
None

ArcadeMania

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orion Arcade free?
Orion Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArcadeMania free?
ArcadeMania is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Orion Arcade or ArcadeMania?
Orion Arcade is rated higher. Orion Arcade averages 4.8 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while ArcadeMania averages 4.4 from 131 ratings.
Do Orion Arcade or ArcadeMania have ads?
Neither Orion Arcade nor ArcadeMania shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orion Arcade or ArcadeMania?
Orion Arcade ships an update every 2 months, and ArcadeMania monthly. Most recently, Orion Arcade was updated on November 3, 2026 and ArcadeMania on November 4, 2026.

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