# ki vs ProgressBar95

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ProgressBar95 at 93% against ki's 26%. ProgressBar95 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (3K vs 30). ki's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ki sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ProgressBar95 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ProgressBar95 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBar95 has 3K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of ki's written reviews are positive against 93% of ProgressBar95's.

ki ships an update every 4 months, ProgressBar95 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ki | ProgressBar95 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ki/id972946610/reviews) | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar95-retro-arcade/id1474374114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [General Adaptive Apps Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/937589555) | [Spooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/376098163) |

## What reviewers say

### ki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ki/id972946610)

Test your timing and reflexes in this challenging arcade game. Tap the screen precisely at each turn to navigate increasingly difficult levels. Compete for high scores and earn medals.

**Highlights:** Precise tap-based controls, Progressively challenging levels, Leaderboard and medal system, 100 unique levels, Replay passed levels, Skip difficult levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skip Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Innovative concept with unique mechanics
- 🧠 Tests reflexes and patience effectively
- 🔥 Fun once mechanics are understood
- ⭐ Challenging difficulty appeals to some players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- ❌ Unclear instructions and poor onboarding
- ⚡ Inconsistent ball speed mechanics
- 😤 Extremely difficult difficulty curve
- 🔴 Tutorial overlay blocks gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial instruction box stays on screen blocking gameplay
- Game crashes frequently during play
- Ball moves erratically sideways off the line
- Fails occur while ball is still moving
- Level 1 unplayable due to tutorial overlay

**Requested features**

- Clear and detailed gameplay instructions
- Consistent and predictable speed mechanics
- Better tutorial system that doesn't block gameplay
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Clearer visual feedback for turns


### ProgressBar95

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar95-retro-arcade/id1474374114)

Experience a nostalgic hyper-casual game with retro arcade visuals. Fill the progress bar by moving it with one finger to win. This addictive time killer offers simple controls and endless gameplay.

**Highlights:** Nostalgic retro visuals, One-finger control, Fill the progress bar to win, Addictive gameplay, Endless gameplay, Retro sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Product keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| Progressbar 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| PB-DOS Shell skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bar OS System 2,3 pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Product keys | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Product keys | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Product keys | $11.99 | one-time |
| 250 Product keys | $24.99 | one-time |
| Unlock ALL | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique concept
- 👍 Charming retro aesthetics
- 👍 Decent monetization model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
- 💰 Some content locked behind paywall
- 🕰️ Progression can feel grindy at times

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases not working properly
- Progressbar 98 and XB not loading correctly
- Bin cleaning functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more operating systems and game modes
- Implement cloud save and cross-device sync
- Improve audio and music integration
- Add more customization options
- Optimize performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ki free?

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

### Is ProgressBar95 free?

ProgressBar95 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ki or ProgressBar95?

ProgressBar95 is rated higher. ki averages 3.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while ProgressBar95 averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do ki or ProgressBar95 have ads?

ProgressBar95 shows ads; ki does not.

### Which is updated more often, ki or ProgressBar95?

ki ships an update every 4 months, and ProgressBar95 every 2 months. Most recently, ki was updated on October 16, 2026 and ProgressBar95 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.*