# A«iD vs Ghost Arcade

The clearest difference is price: A«iD at Free against Ghost Arcade's $1.99. A«iD also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Ghost Arcade's advantage is chart position (#152 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

A«iD is free to download; Ghost Arcade costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for A«iD against 5.0 for Ghost Arcade. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

A«iD ships an update every 8 days, Ghost Arcade every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A«iD | Ghost Arcade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aid/id6769789198/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-arcade/id6783072881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#152** |
| Size | 68 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JOEL CHRISTOPHER RAKOWSKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891533829) | [Justin Wood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037681744) |

## What reviewers say

### A«iD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aid/id6769789198)

This app synthesizes video in real time, reacting to audio input. It offers a modular chain of effects to manipulate visuals, allowing for custom masks and intricate distortions. Create unique, psychedelic visual experiences inspired by vintage video synthesizers.

**Highlights:** Audio-reactive video synthesis, Modular effects chain, Customizable masks (SVG, PNG, PDF), Real-time feedback and distortion, Color manipulation and remap, CRT phosphor and DV tape emulation, Edge detection and raster effects

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ghost Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-arcade/id6783072881)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Transform your device into a live visual instrument for creating and performing dynamic video art. It offers clip launching, layered mixing, and projection mapping with touch-friendly controls. Integrate live camera feeds and apply various effects for unique performances.

**Highlights:** Live clip launching, Generative shaders, Layered mixing, Projection mapping, Live camera input, Customizable effects

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A«iD free?

A«iD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ghost Arcade free?

Ghost Arcade costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, A«iD or Ghost Arcade?

A«iD and Ghost Arcade are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do A«iD or Ghost Arcade have ads?

Neither A«iD nor Ghost Arcade shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A«iD or Ghost Arcade?

A«iD ships an update every 8 days, and Ghost Arcade every 5 days. Most recently, A«iD was updated on October 7, 2026 and Ghost Arcade on October 16, 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.*