Round1 USA vs Clawesome
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
Clawesome
This app revolutionizes arcade claw machine play by allowing instant connection and gameplay via your phone. Manage credits, track wins, and compete with friends through social features and leaderboards. Unlock rewards and participate in tournaments for exclusive prizes.
- Instant machine connection via NFC
- In-app credit management
- Social gaming and friend features
- Prize and achievement tracking
- Leaderboards and tournaments
- Progressive level system
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Clawesome transforms your arcade experience with cutting-edge technology. Simply tap your phone to any compatible claw machine to start playing instantly. Key Features: • Machine Connection - Tap your phone to connect and play • Credits - Purchase and manage credits through the app • Social Gaming - Add friends, share activities, and compete • Prize Tracking - Keep track of all your wins and achievements • Leaderboards - Compete for top rankings in your arcade • Tournaments - Join special events for exclusive prizes • Level System - Unlock rewards as you progress • Multiple Arcade Support - Works across participating locations How It Works: • Find the sticker on participating claw machines • Tap your phone to the sticker to connect • Play using credits purchased through the app • Track your wins and compete with friends Whether you're a casual player or arcade enthusiast, Clawesome makes every game more engaging with social features, achievement tracking, and seamless mobile payments. Requires iPhone with NFC capability. Compatible machines available at participating arcade locations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Clawesome at 4.2 against Round1 USA's 1.6. Round1 USA's advantage is ratings volume (87 vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). 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.
Clawesome holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Round1 USA has 87 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Round1 USA | Clawesome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (87 ratings) | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 3.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 87 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Round One Entertainment, inc | Clawesome Gaming LLC |
Customer experience
Round1 USA
Clawesome
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
Clawesome
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Round1 USA
No in-app purchases
Clawesome
No in-app purchases









