Retro Arcade ICB vs Alan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Retro Arcade ICB
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The Retro Arcade ICB application is the companion software to the Ice Cold Beer mechanical arcade game by Retro Arcade, LLC. The application allows the user to change settings on their Ice Cold Beer game cabinet, install firmware updates, and perform diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Alan
Manage your arcade machines remotely with this app. It helps operators set up cabinets, connect to WiFi, troubleshoot issues, and access performance analytics. Take full control of your arcade's operations and maximize machine uptime.
- Cabinet setup
- WiFi connectivity
- Issue troubleshooting
- Machine analytics
- Arcade performance tracking
- Real-time issue reporting
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Alan-1 GameGrid simplifies arcade management by helping operators set up their Alan-1 cabinets, connect them to WiFi, resolve issues, and access detailed machine and arcade analytics. Take control of your arcade with Alan-1 GameGrid! Effortlessly set up your cabinets and troubleshoot problems. Maximize uptime with real-time issue reporting, while our detailed analytics keep you informed on performance. Alan-1 GameGrid—your ultimate tool for arcade management!
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Verdict
Retro Arcade ICB and Alan are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Retro Arcade ICB | Alan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aaron Reid | Alan-1, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Retro Arcade ICB
No in-app purchases
Alan
No in-app purchases
