Comparison

Core Arcade vs RAID 1990

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Core Arcade

Features
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Your phone becomes a pocket game console. Console Game packs 12 original arcade experiences into one polished library. Jump between quick sessions, discover different genres, and launch straight into gameplay with responsive on-screen controls. INCLUDES 12 GAMES Snake Ball Bounce Breakout Alien wave shooter Number Merge Meteor Run Signal Match Minefield Orbit Guard Hyper Gate Pulse Lock Skyline Stack WHY PLAY CONSOLE GAME One app, many game styles: arcade, puzzle, shooter, reflex, strategy Instant launch flow from the library to gameplay Adaptive challenge tuning to help you improve while staying engaged Console-style interface designed for iPhone and iPad Touch-first controls with a familiar D-pad and action button layout Progress tracking across your sessions PLAY YOUR WAY Use quick runs to chase high scores, improve your timing, and master each gameโ€™s mechanics. Whether you want a 2-minute break or a longer session, Console Game is built for smooth, pick-up-and-play fun. Download now and start your next run.

About

RAID 1990

Features
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Take to the skies in RAID 1990 โ€” a retro vertical scrolling shooter inspired by the golden age of arcades. Pilot your fighter through 30 waves of enemies, dodging bullets and powering up your weapons from a single shot to a devastating quad spread. Face off against massive bosses every 5 waves with intense multi-pattern bullet attacks. Can you survive all the way to the final mission? FEATURES - Classic arcade-style pixel art graphics with CRT scanline effects - 4 enemy types with unique movement patterns - 4 weapon power levels โ€” collect medals to upgrade - Epic boss battles every 5 waves - Retro chiptune sound โ€” procedurally generated, no samples - Simple touch controls โ€” touch to move and fire - High score tracking - Ending sequence for those who conquer all 30 waves

Screenshots

Core Arcade4 screens
RAID 19903 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RAID 1990 at none against Core Arcade's 4. RAID 1990 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Core Arcade sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RAID 1990 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Core Arcade versus RAID 1990: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCore ArcadeRAID 1990
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size19 MB0 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJose BlancoSungjun Kim

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Core Arcade

Subscriptions2
  • Arcade Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Arcade Plus Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • 14 Day Free TrialFree
  • Remove Ads Lifetime$9.99
None

RAID 1990

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Core Arcade free?
Core Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RAID 1990 free?
RAID 1990 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Core Arcade or RAID 1990 have ads?
Core Arcade shows ads; RAID 1990 does not.

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