Comparison

Arcade95 vs Fishfish retro

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

Head to head
About

Arcade95

Relive classic computer experiences with a simulated retro desktop. Play iconic games like Solitaire and Pinball, use familiar apps like Paint and Notepad, and explore different Windows eras. Customize your desktop with cosmetic rewards and enjoy a nostalgic journey.

Highlights
  • Classic PC desktop simulation
  • Play Solitaire, Pinball, Minesweeper, and more
  • Use retro apps like Paint and Notepad
  • Explore seven desktop eras (95, 98, XP, etc.)
  • Customizable desktop with cosmetic rewards
  • Includes 12 retro screensavers
  • Game Center leaderboards and turn-based matches
Features
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A working retro PC desktop for iPhone and iPad. Play Solitaire and Space Cadet Pinball, save notes and drawings, and explore seven desktop eras. Every game and app is available from the first boot. Arcade Update unlocks desktop customizations. WHAT'S INSIDE Games - Minesweeper, Klondike Solitaire, Spider Solitaire, FreeCell, and Hearts - Reversi, Gomoku, Janggi (Korean chess), Baduk (Go), and Chess - JezzBall, SkiFree, and Sichuan Mahjong (Shisen-Sho) - Rodent's Revenge and Klotski - 3D Pinball Space Cadet, powered by a native Space Cadet engine port Apps - Calculator, Paint, and Notepad - Winamp for MP3s from Files, with lock-screen Now Playing - Media Player and Sound Recorder - Flash Player for imported .swf files - Disk Defragmenter - Focus Timer with session history, ranks, and a Lock Screen countdown - Outlook Express with letters from your desktop and a mail composer - MS-DOS Prompt - Sticky Notes, including a home-screen widget - Netscape, with dial-up sound, bookmarks, history, browsing, and downloads Desktop - Start menu, taskbar, clock, tray, desktop icons, folders, My Computer, My Documents, Recycle Bin, Control Panel, Run, Arcade Update, boot flow, shutdown flow, and session restore - Arcade Update cosmetic rewards, setup sequences, BSOD surprises, a Clippy-style assistant, Tamagotchi, and a first-launch Welcome - Seven desktop eras: 95, 98, Me, XP, Vista, 3.1, and 7 - Windows 3.1 switches into a real Program Manager-style shell - Long-press context menus, file associations, saved documents, wallpapers, themes, and retro chrome 12 SCREENSAVERS Choose a favorite or randomize 12 screensavers, from 3D Pipes, 3D Maze, and Mystify to Fireplace and Jellyfish Aquarium. GAME CENTER Compete on daily and weekly leaderboards for Minesweeper, Solitaire, FreeCell, Hearts, SkiFree, Pinball, and Sichuan Mahjong. Start asynchronous turn-based matches in Reversi, Gomoku, Janggi (Korean chess), Baduk (Go), and Chess. BUILT FOR MODERN iOS Arcade95 is native on iPhone and iPad for iOS 26 or later. iPhone is portrait-only; iPad supports portrait and landscape. It is rebuilt for touch while keeping the old desktop rhythm: small windows, menus, bevels, files, and the satisfying feeling of poking around a real machine. PRIVACY AND ADS No account or email login is required. Some features use the network, including browsing and downloads. Arcade95 includes Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics, Remote Config, and Google AdMob. App Tracking Transparency is resolved before AdMob starts, and Google UMP consent is handled separately. There is no persistent banner ad; interstitial ads are limited to user-selected surfaces. Open the Start menu. Pick a game, an app, a folder, or a screensaver. Welcome back to the desktop.

About

Fishfish retro

Features
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Fishfish — the fisherman's game Cast your line, hook 120+ fish, and climb the global leaderboard in a retro pixel-art fishing game — easy to pick up, hard to put down. HOW IT WORKS Aim, cast, wait for the bite... then win the reeling mini-game by keeping the fish in the green zone. Every catch counts! WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU - Over 120 fish to catch and add to your fish-o-dex - 26 scenes to unlock across 3 worlds: freshwater, coast and open sea - Exclusive signature fish hidden in every scene - Global leaderboard + leagues to compete with friends - 19 badges to earn - Upgrade your rod, line, bait and reel - Customize your angler (outfits, hats, boats...) - Train a seagull, unlock disco mode - Share your best catches as polaroids - Day/night cycle with retro vibes and music 100% free. No ads. Just fishing.

Screenshots

Arcade954 screens
Fishfish retro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fishfish retro at none against Arcade95's shown. Fishfish retro also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Arcade95's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arcade95 ships an update every 5 days, Fishfish retro monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Arcade95 versus Fishfish retro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcade95Fishfish retro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerheewook shinLAURENT STEPHANE KENNEL

In-app purchases

None

Arcade95

No in-app purchases

None

Fishfish retro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arcade95 free?
Arcade95 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fishfish retro free?
Fishfish retro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arcade95 or Fishfish retro have ads?
Arcade95 shows ads; Fishfish retro does not.
Which is updated more often, Arcade95 or Fishfish retro?
Arcade95 ships an update every 5 days, and Fishfish retro monthly. Most recently, Arcade95 was updated on November 9, 2026 and Fishfish retro on October 28, 2026.

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