# Calming Blocks vs ArcadeOS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArcadeOS at none against Calming Blocks's 7. ArcadeOS also leads on ads (none vs shown). Calming Blocks's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calming Blocks sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. ArcadeOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calming Blocks | ArcadeOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadeos/id6802357931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 86 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Md Shahzad Ali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669073359) | [RetroApps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845420719) |

## What reviewers say

### Calming Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calming-blocks/id6763378377)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $29.99 | 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 Calming Blocks free?

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

### Is ArcadeOS free?

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

### Do Calming Blocks or ArcadeOS have ads?

Calming Blocks shows ads; ArcadeOS 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.*