# Core Arcade vs Press Start

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

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Core Arcade | Press Start |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/press-start-retro-games/id6808705838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jose Blanco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643690946) | [GEORGE HENRY REMY](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780683504) |

## What reviewers say

### Core Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-arcade/id6760246123)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arcade Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Arcade Plus Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| 14 Day Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Remove Ads Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Press Start

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/press-start-retro-games/id6808705838)

Experience a collection of seven classic handheld arcade games, all unlocked from the start. Enjoy timeless gameplay like Snake, Bricks, and Ducks with intuitive on-screen controls. Play offline with no ads or accounts required.

**Highlights:** Seven classic arcade games, All games unlocked, On-screen touch controls, Offline play, No ads or accounts, High score tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Core Arcade free?

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

### Is Press Start free?

Press Start is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Core Arcade or Press Start have ads?

Core Arcade shows ads; Press Start does not.

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