# ArcadeOS vs Press Start

The clearest difference is rating: Press Start at 3.5 against ArcadeOS's 3.0. Press Start also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Press Start holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ArcadeOS | Press Start |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadeos/id6802357931/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/press-start-retro-games/id6808705838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 33 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [RetroApps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845420719) | [GEORGE HENRY REMY](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780683504) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Press Start

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/press-start-retro-games/id6808705838)

Experience a collection of seven classic handheld arcade games, all unlocked from the start. Enjoy timeless gameplay like Snake, Bricks, and Ducks with intuitive on-screen controls. Play offline with no ads or accounts required.

**Highlights:** Seven classic arcade games, All games unlocked, On-screen touch controls, Offline play, No ads or accounts, High score tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ArcadeOS free?

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

### Is Press Start free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ArcadeOS or Press Start?

Press Start is rated higher. ArcadeOS averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Press Start averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do ArcadeOS or Press Start have ads?

Neither ArcadeOS nor Press Start shows ads.

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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.*