# Cuarenta vs Video Game

The clearest difference is rating: Video Game at 4.0 against Cuarenta's 3.2. Video Game also leads on ratings volume (399 vs 6) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Cuarenta's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cuarenta sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Video Game sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Game holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Game has 399 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Cuarenta's written reviews are positive against 47% of Video Game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cuarenta ships an update every 4 months, Video Game every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cuarenta | Video Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuarenta/id964934563/reviews) | **[4.0 (399 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-game-play-and-explore/id6612028428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **399** |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 47.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [T K LABS, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/964934562) | [Actduck Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761336860) |

## What reviewers say

### Cuarenta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuarenta/id964934563)

A card matching game based on Ecuador's national pastime. Players score points by matching cards, clearing the table, and collecting cards. Includes in-game tutorials for new players.

**Highlights:** Card matching gameplay, Scoring system, In-game tutorials, Based on Ecuadorian national game, Standard 52-card deck (modified)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |


### Video Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-game-play-and-explore/id6612028428)

Play classic games from multiple retro consoles on your device. Supports local multiplayer with customizable controls and advanced graphics filters. Save your progress automatically and organize your game library.

**Highlights:** Supports 10 retro gaming platforms, Local multiplayer for up to 4 players, Customizable touch controls, Automatic save state backups, In-game screenshots, Multiple display filters, Rendering acceleration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| 60C | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200C | $2.99 | one-time |
| 360C | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Emulator works well
- 👍 Variety of console emulations
- 👍 Good graphics and performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Games not appearing
- 🔧 Complicated controls and configuration
- 💰 Monetization model is frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Games not loading or functioning
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Increase controller sensitivity and customization
- Improve compatibility with larger display sizes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cuarenta free?

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

### Is Video Game free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cuarenta or Video Game?

Video Game is rated higher. Cuarenta averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Video Game averages 4.0 from 399 ratings.

### Do Cuarenta or Video Game have ads?

Video Game shows ads; Cuarenta does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cuarenta or Video Game?

Cuarenta ships an update every 4 months, and Video Game every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cuarenta was updated on October 24, 2026 and Video Game on October 24, 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.*