Arcade95 vs NOVA ORBIT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arcade95
Relive the classic Windows 95 experience on your iPhone. Play iconic games like Solitaire and Minesweeper, use familiar applications like Paint and Notepad, and enjoy a nostalgic desktop environment with retro screensavers.
- Windows 95 desktop simulation
- Classic games: Solitaire, Minesweeper, Pinball
- Productivity apps: Paint, Notepad
- Retro web browser
- Customizable screensavers
- Multiple Windows desktop eras
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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.
NOVA ORBIT
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NOVA ORBIT — The Hypnotic One-Tap Arcade Game Master the orbit. Reverse your spin. Survive the rings. NOVA ORBIT is a mesmerizing, one-touch survival game where you control a glowing spark orbiting around a pulsating core. Your only action: TAP to instantly reverse your orbital direction. Time your taps perfectly to slip through the gaps in rotating ring barriers — or crash trying. SIMPLE CONTROLS, DEEP MASTERY One tap is all you need. But mastering the timing? That's where the real challenge begins. As you progress, rings spin faster, gaps narrow, and counter-rotating patterns push your reflexes to the limit. HYPNOTIC VISUALS Neon glow effects, particle trails, and pulsating energy create a visually stunning experience that's as beautiful to watch as it is thrilling to play. Perfect for screen recording and sharing! FEATURES • One-tap gameplay — instantly reverse your orbit direction • 6 unique ring patterns — single, double gap, counter-rotating, triple, narrow, and oscillating • Progressive difficulty — speed increases and gaps narrow as you advance • 10 unlockable spark skins — earn them through high scores and daily streaks • Daily quests — fresh challenges every day to keep you coming back • Streak rewards — play daily to unlock exclusive cosmetics • Score sharing — challenge your friends with your best runs • Synthesized audio — satisfying tap sounds, chimes, and ambient music • Zero loading screens — instant restart after every attempt HOW TO PLAY 1. Your spark orbits the core automatically 2. TAP anywhere to reverse direction (clockwise ↔ counter-clockwise) 3. Navigate through the gaps in rotating rings 4. Score = number of rings passed 5. How far can YOU orbit? Download NOVA ORBIT now and see how long you can survive!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NOVA ORBIT at 15.0 against Arcade95's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Arcade95 ships an update every 4 days, NOVA ORBIT every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arcade95 | NOVA ORBIT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (23 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | heewook shin | Dilek Aydemir |
In-app purchases
Arcade95
No in-app purchases
NOVA ORBIT
No in-app purchases









