# Retro Grid vs ProgressBar95

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ProgressBar95 at 93% against Retro Grid's 26%. ProgressBar95 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (3K vs 34). Retro Grid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retro Grid 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBar95 has 3K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Retro Grid's written reviews are positive against 93% of ProgressBar95's.

Retro Grid ships an update every 3 weeks, ProgressBar95 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Grid | ProgressBar95 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-grid/id985551497/reviews) | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar95-retro-arcade/id1474374114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gameguru](https://appshunter.io/developer/978359163) | [Spooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/376098163) |

## What reviewers say

### Retro Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-grid/id985551497)

Experience a fast-paced, endless arcade space shooter with nostalgic 80s graphics and modern one-touch controls. Shoot invaders, dodge enemy fire, and aim for high scores in this retro-inspired galactic adventure.

**Highlights:** Endless gameplay, Retro graphics, One-touch controls, Power-ups & Boosts, High Scores & Achievements

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10000 coins | $6.99 | one-time |


### 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 Retro Grid free?

Retro Grid 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, Retro Grid or ProgressBar95?

ProgressBar95 is rated higher. Retro Grid averages 3.5 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while ProgressBar95 averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do Retro Grid or ProgressBar95 have ads?

ProgressBar95 shows ads; Retro Grid does not.

### Which is updated more often, Retro Grid or ProgressBar95?

Retro Grid ships an update every 3 weeks, and ProgressBar95 every 2 months. Most recently, Retro Grid was updated on September 25, 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.*