Comparison

Arcade Live vs SURGE Interstellar

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

Head to head
About

Arcade Live

Experience authentic arcade gameplay live on your device. Control popular arcade games from anywhere and have your winnings shipped directly to you for free. Enjoy a vast selection of popular prizes and exclusive, high-quality arcade machines.

Highlights
  • Live arcade gameplay
  • Control games remotely
  • Free prize shipping
  • Hundreds of popular prizes
  • Exclusive, high-quality arcade games
  • Available on multiple devices
Features
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Ready for an AUTHENTIC online arcade experience? Arcade LIVE is the next generation of live arcade gameplay! Imagine playing the most popular arcade games in the world live on your phone, computer, or tablet! You can control and see the gameplay from anywhere, at any time. When you win a prize, we ship FREE directly to you! Arcade LIVE is the result of a team of seasoned arcade operators, each with a wealth of experience spanning over 50 years. We understand that a great arcade is more than just cranes and cheap prizes. It's a place that caters to all ages and budgets, offers thrilling and plentiful prizes, and features an extensive and diverse selection of games. With our expertise, we've brought this experience online for you to enjoy! At Arcade LIVE, we have hundreds of prizes, from the ever-popular “whoopie cushion” to the hottest tech items. Our prizes include Legos, E Bikes and motorcycles, Stanley drinkware, and so much more! We hand-picked what we know to be the most popular arcade prizes for children, families, adults, and seniors, with value and quality in mind. At Arcade LIVE, we offer only the most popular and high-quality arcade games. You won’t find a “Wizard of Oz” or “Willy Wonka” 6-station coin pusher anywhere else online! Our “Big E” crane measures 8 feet wide by 8 feet tall! We have MASSIVE games like “Monster Drop,” “Plinko,” and Fishbowl Frenzy!” These are the most sought-after arcade games, and they're exclusively available on Arcade LIVE, making your gaming experience truly unique! Our app requires high-quality internet connectivity. We strive for 100% satisfaction and are available 24/7 via email at Sprocket@GearedForFun.com whenever you need us. We stand by our app and will ensure we deliver 100% satisfaction with your gaming experience! Thank you for downloading our app, and we hope that you enjoy our arcade experience!

About

SURGE Interstellar

Race through a vibrant, musical cosmos, collecting gems and dodging obstacles. Build combos to enhance the soundtrack and charge your SURGE for destructive power. Unlock upgrades and discover rare cosmic events.

Highlights
  • Hyperspace racing
  • Gem collection
  • Near-miss combos
  • SURGE power-up
  • Unlockable upgrades
  • Power-ups
  • Cosmic events
Features
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Accelerate through a colorful, musical hyperspace! Collect gems, dodge enemies, chain near-miss combos, and charge your SURGE to smash through everything in your path. The soundtrack builds as you score — the better you play, the bigger the music. Earn coins to unlock upgrades between runs: - VITALITY — Max HP - MAGNETISM — Attract gems - GREED — Score multiplier - OVERDRIVE — Longer SURGE - FORTUNE — More power-ups - LIGHTNING — Auto-zap enemies ...and more! Grab power-ups mid-run: - MAGNET — Pull gems from afar - SHIELD — Brief invincibility - SLOW-MO — More time to grab and dodge - BOMB — Clear every enemy on screen - x2 — Double points ...plus rare bonuses to discover! Survive long enough to travel beyond the galaxy and discover rare cosmic events. How far can you go? Photosensitivity warning: SURGE Interstellar contains flashing lights, rapid motion, and strobing visual effects. If you or anyone in your family has a history of epilepsy or seizures, consult a doctor before playing. Stop immediately and consult a physician if you experience dizziness, altered vision, or convulsions.

Screenshots

Arcade Live4 screens
SURGE Interstellar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SURGE Interstellar at 100% against Arcade Live's 55%. SURGE Interstellar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Arcade Live's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Arcade Live sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and SURGE Interstellar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SURGE Interstellar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Arcade Live's written reviews are positive against 100% of SURGE Interstellar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arcade Live ships an update every 3 weeks, SURGE Interstellar daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Arcade Live versus SURGE Interstellar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcade LiveSURGE Interstellar
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (13 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB23 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperArcade Live (IAP)CODY JOSEPH LUBINSKY

Customer experience

Arcade Live

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive54.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative40.8%

SURGE Interstellar

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Arcade Live

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Camera is down error preventing gameplay
  • Login loops - immediate logout after login
  • Blank/grey screens during gameplay
  • Unable to purchase credits
  • Won prizes not credited to account
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  • App freezes and crashes
  • Claw mechanics malfunction - drops items
  • Coins taken without game access
  • Account lockouts and access denial

Requested features

6 requests
  • Free daily login rewards or free play coins
  • Free practice claw machine mode
  • Lower or free shipping options
  • Reduced minimum ticket thresholds for redemption
  • Better camera angles and lighting
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  • Multiple customer support contact methods

SURGE Interstellar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Arcade Live

One-time10
  • 270 Credit Flash Package$10.00
  • 675 Credit Flash Package$10.00
  • 1350 Credit Flash Package$10.00
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  • 270 Credit Package$10.00
  • 180 Credit Package$10.00
  • 675 Credit Package$20.00
  • 900 Credit Package$35.00
  • 450 Credit Package$35.00
  • 1600 Credit Package$50.00
  • 3500 Credit Package$100.00
1 purchases

SURGE Interstellar

One-time1
  • Remove Ads Between Runs$1.99

Questions

Is Arcade Live free?
Arcade Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SURGE Interstellar free?
SURGE Interstellar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arcade Live or SURGE Interstellar?
SURGE Interstellar is rated higher. Arcade Live averages 3.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while SURGE Interstellar averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Arcade Live or SURGE Interstellar have ads?
SURGE Interstellar shows ads; Arcade Live does not.
Which is updated more often, Arcade Live or SURGE Interstellar?
Arcade Live ships an update every 3 weeks, and SURGE Interstellar daily. Most recently, Arcade Live was updated on October 30, 2026 and SURGE Interstellar on October 31, 2026.

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