Comparison

Core Arcade vs Off Air

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

Off Air

Features
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The broadcast has gone off air. The screen is pure static โ€” and it's yours to take back. OFF AIR is a retro arcade territory game inspired by the golden age of the arcades. Carve lines across the screen to claim territory while ghosts patrol the static and sparks race along your borders. Claim 75% of the screen to clear each level โ€” but get caught mid-draw and you lose a life. FEATURES - 20 handcrafted levels, each faster and meaner than the last - 5 enemy types: ghosts that roam the static, sparks that hunt the edges, glitch blocks, interference rings and the dreaded signal eater - Power-ups: grab a shield or slow time when things get desperate - Earn bonus lives as you push deeper into the broadcast - Crisp retro visuals with real animated static, scanlines and chunky pixels - Original bleep-bloop sound effects - Local high scores and automatic level progress โ€” pick up where you left off - Works fully offline, anywhere FAIR PRICING The first 4 levels are free. One small one-time purchase unlocks all 20 levels forever. No ads. No subscriptions. No energy timers. The way arcade games used to be. Can you reach level 20 and end the final broadcast?

Screenshots

Core Arcade4 screens
Off Air4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Off Air at none against Core Arcade's shown. Off Air also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Off Air sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Core Arcade ships an update every 3 weeks, Off Air every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Core Arcade versus Off Air: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCore ArcadeOff Air
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size19 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose BlancoAHMET SAHIN

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
1 purchases

Off Air

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Core Arcade free?
Core Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Off Air free?
Off Air is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Core Arcade or Off Air have ads?
Core Arcade shows ads; Off Air does not.
Which is updated more often, Core Arcade or Off Air?
Core Arcade ships an update every 3 weeks, and Off Air every 5 days. Most recently, Core Arcade was updated on October 23, 2026 and Off Air on October 13, 2026.

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