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Apple Arcade vs PC Game Pass

Head-to-head across 5 dimensions — speed, privacy, value, and more. Scores are independent and not influenced by affiliate relationships.

Reviewed by the Clientele Research Team · Last checked 9 days ago (2026-07-15)
Apple Arcade
$6.99/mo — 200+ games, zero ads, zero IAP
7.5/10
vs
PC Game Pass
$13.99/mo — 400+ PC games day one
7.7/10WINNER
SCORE BREAKDOWN
DIMENSION
Apple Arcade
PC Game Pass
EDGE
Library
Total number of available games and quality and diversity of the catal…
7.0
9.0
PC ↑
Value
Price per month relative to what you get — library depth, day-one acce…
8.5
9.0
PC ↑
Day-One
Whether major new first-party games are included in the subscription o…
7.0
8.5
PC ↑
Platforms
How many devices and platforms the subscription works on — console, PC…
8.5
5.0
Apple ↑
Extras
Additional benefits beyond game access — cloud gaming, online multipla…
6.5
7.0
PC ↑
Overall Score
7.5
7.7
PC wins
OUR VERDICT
Apple Arcade

Best for: Families and casual gamers who want a clean gaming experience. Every Apple Arcade game is ad-free with no in-app purchases — the only major game subscription where you never encounter monetization inside a game.

Try Apple Arcade
PC Game Pass

Best for: PC gamers who want day-one access to Xbox first-party games without paying for console or cloud gaming. At $13.99 per month, PC Game Pass costs about 61% of Ultimate's $22.99 while delivering the same core library.

Try PC Game Pass
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