ArcadeBox vs Pixel Blast Arena
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- GameBoy and GameBoy Color emulation
- iCade controller compatibility
- 80s and 90s arcade style design
- Color or green game mode
- Supports user-added ROMs
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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).
Pixel Blast Arena
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | ArcadeBox | Pixel Blast Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | Gianluca Natalini | Mircea Mazilu |
In-app purchases
ArcadeBox
No in-app purchases
Pixel Blast Arena
No in-app purchases
Questions
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