Apple Arcade vs Google Play Pass comparison

The starting price is the same for both. Compare the conditions in the table below.

Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass compared side by side in Game subscriptions.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

Apple Arcade

Game subscription for Apple devices with no ads and no in-app purchases

What is good

  • Hundreds of games for ₩6,500/mo
  • Supports Family Sharing
  • 3 months free when you buy a new Apple device

What could be better

  • Apple devices only
  • The exact number of games is not disclosed

Apple Arcade official site

Google Play Pass

Subscription for using apps and games on Android without ads or in-app purchases

What is good

  • Apps and games without ads
  • Low cost at ₩6,500/mo
  • About ₩4,875/mo with annual payment

What could be better

  • Android only
  • Could not confirm the current price or whether the service continues on the official page this time

Google Play Pass official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemApple ArcadeVisit siteGoogle Play PassVisit site
Starting price₩6,500+Official price₩6,500+External source
Free tierTrial onlyTrial only
Number of gamesHundreds (official wording, 2026-10-13)More than 1,000 apps and games combined (per the 2024-06 launch announcement)
Games on release dayNoneNone
Cloud playNoneNone
Online multiplayer includedNot applicableNot applicable
Yearly price-58,500
Partner discounts
  • Apple One bundle (₩14,900 or ₩20,900/mo)
  • 3 months free when you buy a new Apple device
Not confirmed
Good for
  • Users who play casually on iPhone or iPad
  • Families who use it with children
Users who casually try many games on Android
TypeGame subscriptionsGame subscriptions
CategoryMobileMobile
CompanyApple, United StatesGoogle, United States
Plans
  • ₩6,500/mo (Family Sharing available)
  • Apple One bundle ₩14,900 or ₩20,900/mo
  • ₩6,500/mo
  • ₩58,500/yr (per the 2024-06 launch announcement)
Pros
  • Hundreds of games for ₩6,500/mo
  • Supports Family Sharing
  • 3 months free when you buy a new Apple device
  • Apps and games without ads
  • Low cost at ₩6,500/mo
  • About ₩4,875/mo with annual payment
Cons
  • Apple devices only
  • The exact number of games is not disclosed
  • No major Nintendo or Sony blockbuster-level games
  • Android only
  • Could not confirm the current price or whether the service continues on the official page this time
  • Few well-known blockbuster mobile games

Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,327.84 (2026-10-20). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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