# Back In The Day vs ArcaneStat

The clearest difference is rating: ArcaneStat at 5.0 against Back In The Day's 4.4. ArcaneStat also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Back In The Day's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ArcaneStat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Back In The Day asks for nothing beyond the download.

ArcaneStat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Back In The Day has 167 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Back In The Day's written reviews are positive against 100% of ArcaneStat's.

Back In The Day ships an update every 6 months, ArcaneStat weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Back In The Day | ArcaneStat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-in-the-day/id874456079/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcanestat/id6767309669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **167** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 28 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Schumacher](https://appshunter.io/developer/509865315) | [Noah Contreras](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896464452) |

## What reviewers say

### Back In The Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-in-the-day/id874456079)

Calculate historical US inflation to understand the purchasing power of money across different decades. Easily convert past amounts to today's dollars or vice versa.

**Highlights:** US inflation calculation, Convert past to present value, Convert present to past value, Easy to use interface, Historical currency comparison

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for understanding inflation
- 🚀 Quick and accurate results
- 🧠 Helps with budgeting
- 🧐 Clarifies historical prices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🫨 UI shifts with keyboard
- ⏳ Doesn't go back far enough
- 🎚️ Font size issues
- 🚫 No longer works for some
- 💸 Only for USD

**Reported bugs**

- App does not work at all
- Sticks in info page on iPhone
- Can't display results
- Cuts off bottom, won't slide up
- No longer shows value today

**Requested features**

- Extend historical date range further back
- Landscape format option
- Always present keyboard
- Stable UI during conversions
- Support for larger font sizes


### ArcaneStat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcanestat/id6767309669)

This app tracks your gameplay performance in a popular MOBA, providing detailed match history and hero statistics. It offers personalized coaching tips and strategy guidance to help you improve your skills. The clean, dark interface is designed for dedicated players.

**Highlights:** Full match history, Hero statistics, Gameplay tips and strategy, Personalized coaching, Dark UI design, Up-to-date stats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ArcaneStat Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| ArcaneStat Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Back In The Day free?

Back In The Day is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ArcaneStat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Back In The Day or ArcaneStat?

ArcaneStat is rated higher. Back In The Day averages 4.4 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while ArcaneStat averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Back In The Day or ArcaneStat have ads?

ArcaneStat shows ads; Back In The Day does not.

### Which is updated more often, Back In The Day or ArcaneStat?

Back In The Day ships an update every 6 months, and ArcaneStat weekly. Most recently, Back In The Day was updated on November 1, 2026 and ArcaneStat on October 31, 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.*