# Mow vs ArcadeBox

The clearest difference is rating: ArcadeBox at 4.5 against Mow's 2.5. ArcadeBox also leads on update cadence (every 12 months vs every 39 months). Mow's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Mow costs $0.99 and ArcadeBox $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ArcadeBox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Mow's written reviews are positive against 0% of ArcadeBox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mow ships an update every 39 months, ArcadeBox every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mow | ArcadeBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mow-town-riding/id671725915/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadebox/id6496372834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | **Every 12 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 26 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Marco Sowa-Israel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794831962) | [Gianluca Natalini](https://appshunter.io/developer/348380792) |

## What reviewers say

### Mow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mow-town-riding/id671725915)

Race against the clock to mow the largest area in various locations, from gardens to castles. Avoid damaging sidewalks or flowers to maintain your score. Features timed races on upgraded lawnmowers.

**Highlights:** Timed mowing challenges, Upgraded lawnmowers, Score based on speed and care, 32 levels, Animated cartoon graphics, Online high scores

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ArcadeBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadebox/id6496372834)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mow free?

Mow costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ArcadeBox free?

ArcadeBox costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mow or ArcadeBox?

ArcadeBox is rated higher. Mow averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ArcadeBox averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Mow or ArcadeBox have ads?

Neither Mow nor ArcadeBox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mow or ArcadeBox?

Mow ships an update every 39 months, and ArcadeBox every 12 months. Most recently, Mow was updated on November 6, 2026 and ArcadeBox on November 4, 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.*