# 80s Overrun vs Notebook Games

The clearest difference is ads: Notebook Games at none against 80s Overrun's shown. Notebook Games also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). 80s Overrun's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 80s Overrun sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Notebook Games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 80s Overrun against 5.0 for Notebook Games. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

80s Overrun ships an update every 5 weeks, Notebook Games fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 80s Overrun | Notebook Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/80s-overrun/id6502290766/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-games/id6761277770/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 559 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Marchionda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744929191) | [JUMING LAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886006893) |

## What reviewers say

### 80s Overrun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/80s-overrun/id6502290766)

Embark on a platformer adventure with a vibrant 80s aesthetic. Conquer over 160 levels, defeat challenging bosses, and customize your character with unique outfits and abilities. Craft powerful items to gain an edge in this nostalgic gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Over 160 meticulously designed levels, More than 100 challenging achievements, Five formidable boss fights, Character outfit customization, Back items with special abilities, In-game crafting system for rare artifacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tokens Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1495 Sunset Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sports Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6100 Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Skins Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tokens Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sunset Boulevard Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2550 Sunset Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Retro Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Big Tokens Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5100 Sunset Tickets | $9.99 | one-time |
| 15,250 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Animals Skin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Deep Sea Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Back Items Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Large Tokens Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30,750 Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |


### Notebook Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-games/id6761277770)

Relive classic notebook paper games with 16 hand-drawn mini-games. Enjoy offline play, pass-and-play multiplayer, and customizable themes without ads or data collection.

**Highlights:** 16 hand-drawn mini-games, Offline play, Pass-and-play multiplayer, Multiple notebook themes, Game statistics tracking, No ads or data collection

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notebook Games Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 80s Overrun free?

80s Overrun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Notebook Games free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 80s Overrun or Notebook Games?

80s Overrun and Notebook Games are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do 80s Overrun or Notebook Games have ads?

80s Overrun shows ads; Notebook Games does not.

### Which is updated more often, 80s Overrun or Notebook Games?

80s Overrun ships an update every 5 weeks, and Notebook Games fortnightly. Most recently, 80s Overrun was updated on September 15, 2026 and Notebook Games on August 31, 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.*