Apple Arcade vs Google Play Pass

Side-by-side comparison of price, value, cancellation difficulty, and retention offers.

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Apple Arcade

£6.99/mo

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Google Play Pass

£4.99/mo

Google Play Pass is cheaperApple Arcade more offers
Apple ArcadeMetricGoogle Play Pass
£6.99/moCurrent price£4.99/mo
£4.99/moPrice at launch£4.99/mo
2 (+40%)Price increases3 (0%)
Very Easy
Cancellation difficulty
Very Easy
PossibleRetention offer likelihoodUnlikely
3 availableFree alternatives3 available

Our Verdict

Google Play Pass is £2.00 cheaper per month than Apple Arcade, saving you £24.00 per year. Google Play Pass has had smaller price increases over time, making it a more stable choice.

Which should you cancel?

Apple Arcade costs more and has a reasonable chance of offering a retention deal if you try to cancel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Apple Arcade or Google Play Pass?

Google Play Pass is cheaper at £4.99/mo compared to Apple Arcade at £6.99/mo.

Which is easier to cancel, Apple Arcade or Google Play Pass?

Both services have the same cancellation difficulty rating of 1/5.

Which has better retention offers, Apple Arcade or Google Play Pass?

Apple Arcade has a medium likelihood of offering a retention deal, while Google Play Pass has a low likelihood.

Has Apple Arcade raised prices more than Google Play Pass?

Apple Arcade has raised prices by 40% since launch, while Google Play Pass has raised prices by 0%.