# Alibaba Arcade vs Tidecaller

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tidecaller at 100% against Alibaba Arcade's 40%. Tidecaller also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and device support (3 vs 1). Alibaba Arcade's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tidecaller sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Alibaba Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tidecaller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Alibaba Arcade's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tidecaller's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alibaba Arcade | Tidecaller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alibaba-arcade/id6740479896/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidecaller/id6760262986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Alibaba Amusement](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790164158) | [Cole Ames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883381332) |

## What reviewers say

### Alibaba Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alibaba-arcade/id6740479896)

Experience Myanmar's premier online arcade, bringing real-world arcade thrills to your device. Win prizes, redeem rewards, and enjoy a full arcade experience anytime, anywhere with internet access.

**Highlights:** Online arcade experience, Win and redeem rewards, Real prizes shipped to you, Full arcade games online, Monthly plush drops, Engaging game updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tidecaller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidecaller/id6760262986)

Assemble a team of mythical ocean creatures, forge powerful gear, and battle through dangerous seas to restore balance. Hatch, collect, and evolve a diverse roster of aquatic companions to overcome challenges and explore vibrant underwater worlds.

**Highlights:** Hatch and collect unique ocean creatures, Forge and evolve powerful weapons and armor, Battle through expansive adventure stages, Explore procedurally generated dungeons, Engage in daily boss battles, Evolve creatures and gear through multiple stages

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spin Pack — 2 Spins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spin Pack — 4 Spins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,250 Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spin Pack — 10 Spins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spin Pack — 20 Spins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Spin Pack — 50 Spins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Crystals | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alibaba Arcade free?

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

### Is Tidecaller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alibaba Arcade or Tidecaller?

Tidecaller is rated higher. Alibaba Arcade averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Tidecaller averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Alibaba Arcade or Tidecaller have ads?

Neither Alibaba Arcade nor Tidecaller shows ads.

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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.*