# Retro Grid vs Arcade Games

The clearest difference is rating: Arcade Games at 4.7 against Retro Grid's 3.5. Arcade Games also leads on ratings volume (149 vs 34). Retro Grid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (26% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retro Grid sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Arcade Games sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arcade Games holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 149 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Retro Grid's written reviews are positive against 0% of Arcade Games's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Retro Grid ships an update every 3 weeks, Arcade Games every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Grid | Arcade Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-grid/id985551497/reviews) | **[4.7 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-games-arcq/id6751946801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **149** |
| Positive reviews | **26.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gameguru](https://appshunter.io/developer/978359163) | [Nikita Bohara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829435045) |

## 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 |


### Arcade Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-games-arcq/id6751946801)

Relive the golden age of gaming with a collection of 9 legendary retro arcade classics. Enjoy pixel-perfect fun offline, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for casual play or chasing high scores with nostalgic sound effects and haptic feedback.

**Highlights:** 9 legendary retro arcade classics, Offline gameplay, Immersive gameplay with retro sound and haptic feedback, In-game instructions, Nostalgic arcade-inspired interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ARCQ Lifetime Pro | $0.99 | one-time |
| ARCQ Plus Lifetime Plan | $1.99 | one-time |
| ARCQ lifetime Advance Plan | $6.99 | one-time |
| ARCQ Lifetime Premium Plan | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Grid free?

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

### Is Arcade Games free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Retro Grid or Arcade Games?

Arcade Games is rated higher. Retro Grid averages 3.5 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Arcade Games averages 4.7 from 149 ratings.

### Do Retro Grid or Arcade Games have ads?

Arcade Games shows ads; Retro Grid does not.

### Which is updated more often, Retro Grid or Arcade Games?

Retro Grid ships an update every 3 weeks, and Arcade Games every 5 weeks. Most recently, Retro Grid was updated on October 29, 2026 and Arcade Games on October 30, 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.*