# RetroLumo vs ArcadeOS

The clearest difference is rating: RetroLumo at 5.0 against ArcadeOS's 3.0. RetroLumo also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.5). ArcadeOS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RetroLumo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ArcadeOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

RetroLumo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

RetroLumo ships an update every 2 weeks, ArcadeOS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RetroLumo | ArcadeOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrolumo/id6499460908/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadeos/id6802357931/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 217 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Volitare Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743537021) | [RetroApps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845420719) |

## What reviewers say

### RetroLumo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrolumo/id6499460908)

Explore a collection of bite-sized, retro-style minigames playable solo or with friends. Earn in-game rewards and customize your profile. Cloud saves ensure your progress follows you across devices.

**Highlights:** Retro-style minigames, Multiplayer support, Account sync and cloud saves, Cosmetic collection and profile upgrades, Controller support (touch and Bluetooth)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


### ArcadeOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadeos/id6802357931)

Experience a full arcade with 65 original retro-style games on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Enjoy diverse genres from racing to RPGs, all playable offline with instant resume and authentic chip audio. New games are added seasonally.

**Highlights:** 65 original retro-style games, Playable on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, Offline play with no internet required, Instant resume for all games, Authentic chip audio, New games added seasonally, No accounts, ads, or tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RetroLumo free?

RetroLumo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ArcadeOS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RetroLumo or ArcadeOS?

RetroLumo is rated higher. RetroLumo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ArcadeOS averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RetroLumo or ArcadeOS have ads?

RetroLumo shows ads; ArcadeOS does not.

### Which is updated more often, RetroLumo or ArcadeOS?

RetroLumo ships an update every 2 weeks, and ArcadeOS every 3 weeks. Most recently, RetroLumo was updated on October 24, 2026 and ArcadeOS on October 19, 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.*