# ArcadeMania vs Sakura!

The clearest difference is price: ArcadeMania at Free against Sakura!'s $0.99. ArcadeMania also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (130 vs 10). Sakura!'s advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 75%) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

ArcadeMania is free to download; Sakura! costs $0.99 up front. Sakura! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ArcadeMania asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for ArcadeMania against 4.5 for Sakura!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcadeMania has 130 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of ArcadeMania's written reviews are positive against 90% of Sakura!'s.

ArcadeMania ships an update monthly, Sakura! every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ArcadeMania | Sakura! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcademania/id6496971234/reviews) | **[4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura/id6764421795/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **130** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 305 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Evolution Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/382641860) | [Dylan Mathurin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755943099) |

## What reviewers say

### ArcadeMania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcademania/id6496971234)

Relive classic arcade, computer, and electronic games from over three decades. This app utilizes the MAME emulation core to support thousands of titles, offering enhanced graphics and extensive controller support for an authentic retro gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Supports 5,000+ arcade games, MAME 0.278 emulation core, Native Metal Graphics Renderer, Custom Shaders and HDR Support, Full controller support (Xbox, PS, Switch), Save States and Cheats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth emulation
- 👍 Great UI and options
- 🎮 Flawless ROM importing and controller support
- 💰 Free with no ads or IAPs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on older iPad models
- 🔊 No sound or music in some games

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPad with iOS 16.7.11
- Crashes on iPad with iPadOS 13.5

**Requested features**

- Support for 8Bitdo Bluetooth controllers
- Fix for game mode not working


### Sakura!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura/id6764421795)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app allows you to play your favorite PlayStation One games on your iPhone or iPad. It offers extensive customization for controls, graphics, and performance, providing a console-like experience.

**Highlights:** PlayStation One emulation on iOS, Customizable on-screen controls, Physical gamepad support, Extensive graphics and performance tuning, Support for various game disc formats, Recursive folder scanning for games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip 1$ | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ArcadeMania free?

ArcadeMania is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sakura! free?

Sakura! costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ArcadeMania or Sakura!?

Sakura! is rated higher. ArcadeMania averages 4.4 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while Sakura! averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.

### Do ArcadeMania or Sakura! have ads?

Neither ArcadeMania nor Sakura! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ArcadeMania or Sakura!?

ArcadeMania ships an update monthly, and Sakura! every 2 months. Most recently, ArcadeMania was updated on October 27, 2026 and Sakura! on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*