# GameBox vs ArcadeOS

The clearest difference is rating: GameBox at 4.8 against ArcadeOS's 3.0. GameBox also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.5). ArcadeOS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GameBox sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. ArcadeOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

GameBox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GameBox has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GameBox ships an update every 11 days, ArcadeOS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GameBox | ArcadeOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamebox-more-games/id6761687270/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadeos/id6802357931/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 232 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Weiguang Woods Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778480687) | [RetroApps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845420719) |

## What reviewers say

### GameBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamebox-more-games/id6761687270)

Discover a vast collection of challenging puzzle games designed for endless entertainment. With weekly updates, this app offers captivating mind-bending challenges to help you pass the time anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** Vast puzzle game collection, Challenging and mind-bending, Continuous weekly updates, Play anywhere, anytime, Hours of entertainment

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2800 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 7500 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |
| 16000 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |


### ArcadeOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadeos/id6802357931)

Experience a full arcade with 65 original retro-style games on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Enjoy diverse genres from racing to RPGs, all playable offline with instant resume and authentic chip audio. New games are added seasonally.

**Highlights:** 65 original retro-style games, Playable on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, Offline play with no internet required, Instant resume for all games, Authentic chip audio, New games added seasonally, No accounts, ads, or tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GameBox free?

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

### Is ArcadeOS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GameBox or ArcadeOS?

GameBox is rated higher. GameBox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while ArcadeOS averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do GameBox or ArcadeOS have ads?

Neither GameBox nor ArcadeOS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GameBox or ArcadeOS?

GameBox ships an update every 11 days, and ArcadeOS every 3 weeks. Most recently, GameBox was updated on October 31, 2026 and ArcadeOS on October 19, 2026.

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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.*