Comparison

ArcadeBox vs Pixel Blast Arena

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

Head to head
About

ArcadeBox

This application serves as a free emulator for GameBoy and GameBoy Color games. It supports iCade controllers and offers customizable game modes. Users can legally add their own purchased ROMs via file sharing.

Highlights
  • GameBoy and GameBoy Color emulation
  • iCade controller compatibility
  • 80s and 90s arcade style design
  • Color or green game mode
  • Supports user-added ROMs
Features
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"ArcadeBox" is a free emulator for GameBoy, GameBoyColor. The emulator is free, what you pay (at the price indicated in the App Store for downloading the app ArcadeBox) is the ROM of the ArkAttack game (COLOR version, copyright Gianluca Natalini 2024) already pre-installed inside the ArcadeBox emulator. To add new ROMs: ArcadeBox allows the installation (using file sharing or the FILE application - copy/paste or share with or AirDrop, see screenshots of the app) of additional original ROMs for GameBoy, purchased by You in other stores. Please remember that downloading ROMs from internet is ILLEGAL; you can therefore only install the ROMs that you have regularly purchased and for which you have the license to use. COMPLIANCE with the LAWS / COPYRIGHT for the ROMs is your responsibility. Features: - compatible with iCade - 80s and 90s arcade style console/controller - color or green game mode (green phosphors, it depends on the installed ROM) LICENSE for ArcadeBox: - ArcadeBox is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 License. LICENSE for ArkAttack ROM: - ArkAttack ROM is NOT FREE (copyright: Gianluca Natalini 2024).

About

Pixel Blast Arena

Features
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Pixel Blast Arena is a fast-paced, retro-inspired action game that brings classic bomb-based gameplay into a modern, colorful arena. Navigate large scrolling maps, place bombs strategically, destroy obstacles, collect power-ups, and outsmart enemies as explosions ripple across the grid. Every move matters — one wrong step and it’s game over. Designed for smooth touch controls and short, addictive play sessions, Pixel Blast Arena delivers satisfying explosions, charming pixel-style visuals, and classic arcade fun that’s easy to pick up but hard to master. Features • Classic bomb-based gameplay inspired by retro arcade legends • Large scrolling arenas with smooth camera movement • Strategic explosions that destroy walls and defeat enemies • Collectible power-ups that enhance your abilities • Animated pixel-style characters and effects • Clean, intuitive controls optimized for mobile • Portrait and landscape support Whether you’re playing for a quick burst of action or aiming to master every arena, Pixel Blast Arena delivers explosive fun anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

ArcadeBox4 screens
Pixel Blast Arena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pixel Blast Arena at Free against ArcadeBox's $0.99. Pixel Blast Arena also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 12 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Pixel Blast Arena is free to download; ArcadeBox costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArcadeBox ships an update every 12 months, Pixel Blast Arena every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ArcadeBox versus Pixel Blast Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcadeBoxPixel Blast Arena
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB33 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniMircea Mazilu

In-app purchases

None

ArcadeBox

No in-app purchases

None

Pixel Blast Arena

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArcadeBox free?
ArcadeBox costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Blast Arena free?
Pixel Blast Arena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArcadeBox or Pixel Blast Arena have ads?
Neither ArcadeBox nor Pixel Blast Arena shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArcadeBox or Pixel Blast Arena?
ArcadeBox ships an update every 12 months, and Pixel Blast Arena every 4 days. Most recently, ArcadeBox was updated on October 8, 2026 and Pixel Blast Arena on October 6, 2026.

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