Round1 USA vs Barcade
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Round1 USA
Discover a world of entertainment with exclusive coupons, discounts, and a new rewards program. Reserve parties and packages in advance to streamline your visit and enjoy a fun-filled experience for everyone.
- Rewards program
- Exclusive in-app coupons
- Promotions and news updates
- Party and package reservations
- Game card credit reload
- Earn points on qualifying transactions
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Round1 is all about bringing our fans fun under one roof! Now we want to make it even easier for you to enjoy everything that is Round1. Download our most recently updated Round1 mobile app to start making your experience as easy as 1... 2... 3! SAVE with our new rewards program and exclusive in-app coupons and discounts! STAY IN THE LOOP with everything Round1 by checking out our new promotions and news! Reserve your party or Spo-Cha package beforehand to save time and go straight to fun! There is something for everyone at Round1, bringing families and friends their one-stop shop for FUN under one roof! New Round1 Rewards Program: Earn 1 point per dollar with qualifying transactions In-app credit reload on your game card Bowling and rental activity (billiards, ping pong, darts - depending on store availability) transactions at the Guest Counter More exciting ways to earn coming after launch! Redeem points for various rewards
Barcade
Discover the original arcade bar experience. Find locations offering a wide selection of classic video games and pinball machines, paired with American craft beers and a full bar. Enjoy creative pub food in a unique entertainment setting.
- Find arcade bar locations
- View game and pinball machine selection
- Explore craft beer and cocktail menus
- Discover food offerings
- Locate bars with classic arcade games
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Barcade® is the originator of the arcade bar concept and the largest operator of arcade bars in the United States. Barcade locations feature 40 to 75 video games and pinball machines mostly from the classic period of the 1980s as well as 25 to 30 American craft beers on draft. In addition to beer, Barcade locations offer a full bar with craft spirits and cocktails and creative variations on classic pub food.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Barcade at 5.0 against Round1 USA's 1.6. Round1 USA's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (87 vs 2). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barcade holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Round1 USA has 87 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Round1 USA ships an update monthly, Barcade every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Round1 USA | Barcade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (87 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 3.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 87 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Round One Entertainment, inc | Barcade Holdings, LLC |
Customer experience
Round1 USA
Barcade
Bugs and requests
Round1 USA
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cannot log in to existing accounts
- Password reset functionality not working
- Inconsistent behavior when trying to create new accounts
- App unable to detect user's location and nearby Round 1 centers
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to transfer credits and tickets between cards
- Implement Apple Pay or other secure payment options
- Improve rewards program and offer more benefits to members
- Restore ability to download Rism photos
Barcade
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Round1 USA
No in-app purchases
Barcade
No in-app purchases
