# Core Arcade vs KotRetro8

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KotRetro8 at none against Core Arcade's 4. KotRetro8 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. KotRetro8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Core Arcade | KotRetro8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotretro8/id6813099820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jose Blanco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643690946) | [Tomohiro Hara](https://appshunter.io/developer/6812783293) |

## 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 |


### KotRetro8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotretro8/id6813099820)

This app emulates classic 8-bit game consoles, offering features like save states, rewind, cheat codes, and gamepad support. It allows users to play their own legally obtained game files with a wide range of compatibility and customizable controls.

**Highlights:** Wide game compatibility, Save states with 20 slots, Rewind up to 60 seconds, Controller and on-screen controls, Movie recording, Cheat code support, Speed control

**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 KotRetro8 free?

KotRetro8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Core Arcade or KotRetro8 have ads?

Core Arcade shows ads; KotRetro8 does not.

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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.*