Comparison

Wisp Arcade vs PixelDock

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

Head to head
About

Wisp Arcade

Discover and play a vast, growing collection of creator-made games across numerous genres, all within a single app. Jump between arcade challenges, platformers, adventures, and multiplayer experiences without individual downloads. Find your next favorite game easily with curated and trending selections.

Highlights
  • Growing library of creator-made games
  • Play games across multiple genres
  • Discover featured, popular, and new games
  • Jump between games without downloading
  • Compete on leaderboards
  • Explore diverse gameplay styles
Features
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A whole arcade of games, ready to play. No downloads, no waiting. Wisp Arcade brings together games made by creators from around the world. Quick arcade challenges, platformers, adventures, simulators, multiplayer games, and more. Whether you have a few minutes to spare or want to find your next favorite game, Wisp Arcade makes it easy to discover something fun and start playing. A WHOLE ARCADE IN YOUR POCKET - Explore a growing library of creator-made games - Play across a wide variety of genres and styles - Discover featured, popular, and newly released games - Jump between games without downloading each one separately - Compete for high scores and climb supported leaderboards - Come back to see what creators have built next ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW No two games are exactly alike. New creations are added all the time, so there's always another world, challenge, or surprising idea waiting to be discovered. PLAY WHATEVER SOUNDS FUN Fast arcade game? Platforming challenge? Strategy game? Multiplayer showdown? Browse the collection and pick whatever fits your mood. With this much variety in one place, there's always something to play. BUILT FOR DISCOVERY Explore handpicked featured games, see what's currently popular, or browse the newest releases from the community. Finding your next game takes just a few taps. POWERED BY CREATORS Every game in Wisp Arcade is made with CodeWisp, a platform that turns ideas into playable games. Wisp Arcade is where those creations come together for everyone to discover and enjoy. Download Wisp Arcade and find your next favorite game!

About

PixelDock

This app consolidates numerous classic game consoles and computers into a single application. It features automatic cover art, quick save states, and organized game libraries. Premium features include cloud sync and social functionalities.

Highlights
  • Multi-console support
  • Automatic cover art
  • Quick save/load states
  • Bluetooth/MFi controller support
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • Cloud save synchronization (premium)
  • Social chat and voice calls (premium)
Features
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PixelDock brings together dozens of classic consoles and computers in one app, with a visual library, automatic cover art, quick save states and effortless organization. SUPPORTED SYSTEMS • Nintendo: NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Virtual Boy • Sega: Master System, Mega Drive/Genesis, Game Gear, Mega-CD, 32X, Saturn, Dreamcast, NAOMI, Atomiswave • Sony: PlayStation, PSP • Atari: 2600, 5200, 7800, Lynx, Jaguar, 8-bit line, ST • SNK Neo Geo and Neo Geo Pocket Color • NEC: PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine CD, PC-FX, PC-98 • Commodore 64, 128, VIC-20 and Amiga • Classic computers: ZX Spectrum, ZX81, MSX/MSX2, Amstrad CPC, Sharp X68000, Apple II, Macintosh, Thomson TO7/TO8 • Arcade and more: Vectrex, WonderSwan, ColecoVision, Intellivision, Panasonic 3DO, Pokémon Mini, Odyssey² • MS-DOS and classic adventure engines via ScummVM (SCUMM, SCI, AGI), plus Doom and Quake LIBRARY & GAMEPLAY • Automatic cover art for your whole collection, sorted by system • Fast save/load states with visual thumbnails for every save • Bluetooth/MFi controller support and external display via AirPlay or cable • Wi-Fi upload portal: transfer your own files from a computer, no cables or iTunes needed CLOUD & FRIENDS (premium) • Sync your save states across all your devices • Add friends with a unique nickname, chat, make voice calls, and send games or save states directly SUBSCRIPTION PixelDock Premium unlocks cloud save sync, the full social features and cover art for your entire library (the free tier shows cover art for your first 5 games). Available monthly and yearly with a 7-day free trial, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. • Monthly: $3.99/month • Yearly: $24.99/year • Lifetime: $44.99 one-time payment (not a subscription) Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon confirming purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your device Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a paid subscription is purchased. LEGAL LINKS EULA (Terms of Use): https://emulator.it-systems.es/terms.php Privacy Policy: https://emulator.it-systems.es/privacy.php IMPORTANT NOTICE PixelDock does not include or distribute any games, BIOS files or copyrighted content. You must only use software copies you legally own. The app includes open-source emulation components; you can review all licenses from Settings.

Screenshots

Wisp Arcade4 screens
PixelDock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PixelDock at every 3 days against Wisp Arcade's every 4 weeks. Wisp Arcade's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Wisp Arcade sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and PixelDock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wisp Arcade ships an update every 4 weeks, PixelDock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Wisp Arcade versus PixelDock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWisp ArcadePixelDock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB429 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCodeWisp, Inc.Jose Antonio Salinas Garcia

Customer experience

Wisp Arcade

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

PixelDock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Wisp Arcade

One-time5
  • 500 Wispcoins$4.99
  • 1050 Wispcoins$9.99
  • 2200 Wispcoins$19.99
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  • 5750 Wispcoins$49.99
  • 12000 Wispcoins$99.99
3 purchases

PixelDock

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Wisp Arcade free?
Wisp Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PixelDock free?
PixelDock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wisp Arcade or PixelDock have ads?
Neither Wisp Arcade nor PixelDock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wisp Arcade or PixelDock?
Wisp Arcade ships an update every 4 weeks, and PixelDock every 3 days. Most recently, Wisp Arcade was updated on October 13, 2026 and PixelDock on October 15, 2026.

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