# OpenConsole vs Arcade Vault

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenConsole at none against Arcade Vault's 2. OpenConsole also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). Arcade Vault's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arcade Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OpenConsole asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenConsole ships an update every 11 days, Arcade Vault every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenConsole | Arcade Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openconsole/id6767276866/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 136 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AeriCast](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629924740) | [Villareal Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466701234) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenConsole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openconsole/id6767276866)

This app offers instant access to a library of AI-generated cloud games and allows you to play your legally owned retro game ROMs on various classic console emulators. Enjoy smooth gameplay with hardware acceleration and customizable controls, with cloud saves for seamless progression.

**Highlights:** AI-generated cloud games, Retro console emulation (NES, SNES, PS1, N64, etc.), Hardware-accelerated rendering, On-screen touch controls, MFi and Bluetooth controller support, Save states and cloud sync

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Arcade Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-vault/id6787273206)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arcade Vault Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Arcade Vault Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenConsole free?

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

### Is Arcade Vault free?

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

### Do OpenConsole or Arcade Vault have ads?

Neither OpenConsole nor Arcade Vault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenConsole or Arcade Vault?

OpenConsole ships an update every 11 days, and Arcade Vault every 5 weeks. Most recently, OpenConsole was updated on October 31, 2026 and Arcade Vault on November 5, 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.*