Comparison

ArcadeBox vs Oldie

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

Oldie

Features
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Welcome to Oldie: Arcadium, your ultimate arcade experience on iOS! Dive into a world of nostalgia with a vast collection of mini-games featuring retro classics and modern twists. Enjoy titles like QuickRush, Mini Mayhem, and Pixel Pulse, all running seamlessly in a WebView from retroassembly.com. Our games include iconic GBA, GBC, and Genesis favorites such as Impact, Initial D, and Metal Warrior 4. Each game is paired with vibrant cover art and offers a full-screen immersive experience. Compete with friends and players around the world on our dynamic leaderboards! Switch effortlessly between global and local rankings, and see your own progress highlighted in a captivating orange/gold gradient. Claim fantastic daily rewards across a 7-day track, including Rare Avatars, Player Titles, and a special Mystery Game on the final day. Connect and challenge others in thrilling multiplayer modes. Use Player IDs generated from your unique username for seamless matchmaking and fun-filled sessions. Customize your profile with a choice of avatars and nicknames, ensuring your personality shines through. Experience a sleek design with a dark theme, elegant purple accents, and a custom tab bar for easy navigation across Leaderboard, Rewards, Games, Multiplayer, and Profile sections. Get started with our engaging onboarding process, complete with video backgrounds and a colorful progress bar to guide you into the arcade action. Oldie: Arcadium brings the arcade to your fingertips with endless fun and community interaction. Join us today and relive the magic of arcade gaming anytime, anywhere! Privacy Policy: https://arcade-joy-climb.lovable.app Terms of Use: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appstoreconnectapi/end-user-license-agreements-eula Support URL: https://arcade-joy-climb.lovable.app/support

Screenshots

ArcadeBox4 screens
Oldie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Oldie at Free against ArcadeBox's $0.99. Oldie also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 12 months). ArcadeBox's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Oldie 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, Oldie every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ArcadeBox versus Oldie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcadeBoxOldie
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB146 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniEddie Saiz

In-app purchases

None

ArcadeBox

No in-app purchases

None

Oldie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArcadeBox free?
ArcadeBox costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oldie free?
Oldie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArcadeBox or Oldie have ads?
Neither ArcadeBox nor Oldie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArcadeBox or Oldie?
ArcadeBox ships an update every 12 months, and Oldie every 3 days. Most recently, ArcadeBox was updated on October 24, 2026 and Oldie on October 28, 2026.

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