Stay Connected to Your Arcade Games Anytime, Anywhere
Your gaming journey doesn't stop when you leave the arcade. Keep your progress alive, connect with friends, and experience your favorite games in a whole new way.
Back to HomeWhat This Companion App Brings to Your Players
Imagine your players checking their game stats over morning coffee, getting excited about new achievements during their commute, and planning their next arcade visit while relaxing at home. That's the power of having your arcade in their pocket.
Never Lose Progress
Every achievement, every high score, every milestone stays with them forever, synced across all their gaming sessions.
Stay Engaged Between Visits
Push notifications keep the excitement alive with updates about new games, special events, and friendly challenges from other players.
Build Gaming Communities
Connect with fellow players, share tips and strategies, and create friendships that extend beyond the arcade floor.
Feel the Joy of Connection
There's something special about checking your phone and seeing your gaming accomplishments. It brings a smile every time.
We Understand How It Feels
You've spent hours perfecting your technique, climbing leaderboards, and achieving things in your favorite arcade games that matter to you. But when you walk out those arcade doors, it's like all of that just disappears into thin air.
Maybe you've found yourself wondering about your current rank while waiting in line somewhere. Or perhaps you've wanted to show a friend your achievements but had no way to do it. You might even forget about games you love simply because there's nothing keeping them on your mind between visits.
The arcade industry has been stuck in this disconnect for too long. Your gaming identity shouldn't be limited to the moments you're physically present at the arcade. Your accomplishments deserve to travel with you, and your gaming community should be accessible wherever you are.
This gap between arcade gaming and mobile connectivity isn't just inconvenient. It's holding back the full potential of what arcade gaming can be. Players lose motivation, venues lose engagement, and everyone misses out on the rich, connected experiences that modern technology makes possible.
That's exactly what we're here to change with our companion app development service.
A Mobile App That Actually Gets It Right
We build companion apps that feel like a natural extension of the arcade experience, not a complicated addition. Every feature we develop has one purpose: making your players feel more connected to their gaming journey.
Seamless Progress Synchronization
The app automatically syncs with arcade games through QR codes or Bluetooth connections. Players don't need to think about it; it just works. Their progress updates in real time, and they can check their stats anytime from their phone.
Remote Interaction Features
Players can do things like reserve their favorite games, check wait times, or even unlock special features before arriving at the arcade. The app brings convenient remote access that enhances rather than replaces the physical experience.
Thoughtful Social Integration
We build in social features that feel natural and fun, not forced. Players can share achievements with friends, see what others are playing, join tournaments, and participate in community challenges. It creates genuine connections around shared gaming interests.
Smart Engagement Notifications
The app sends push notifications that players actually want to receive. New high scores to beat, friends online at the arcade, special events coming up, or personalized game recommendations. We help you stay present in their daily lives without being annoying.
What Working Together Looks Like
Creating your companion app is a collaborative process where your vision guides our technical expertise. Here's the journey we'll take together.
Discovery and Vision Session
We start by really getting to know your arcade, your players, and what you want to achieve. This isn't a sales call; it's a conversation about possibilities. We listen more than we talk, and we help you clarify exactly what success looks like for your companion app.
Design and Planning Phase
Our design team creates mockups and prototypes that bring your vision to life visually. You'll see exactly what the app will look like and how players will interact with it. We refine everything together until it feels just right, ensuring the design matches your brand and speaks to your audience.
Development and Integration
Our developers build the app while keeping you in the loop with regular updates. We handle all the technical complexity of connecting the app to your arcade systems. You'll have opportunities to test features as they're completed, and we adjust based on your feedback throughout the process.
Testing and Refinement
Before launching to all your players, we run thorough testing with a small group. This helps us catch any issues and make improvements based on real usage. You'll feel confident knowing the app works smoothly and delivers the experience you envisioned.
Launch and Ongoing Support
We help you launch the app to your player base with materials and strategies to encourage adoption. After launch, we're still here for you with technical support, feature updates, and guidance on maximizing engagement. Your success with the app is our ongoing commitment.
The Investment in Your Arcade's Future
This investment covers the complete development of your custom companion app, from initial concept through launch and into ongoing support.
What's Included
- Custom iOS and Android app development
- Real-time progress synchronization system
- QR code and Bluetooth integration
- Social features and player profiles
- Push notification system
- Remote interaction features
- App store submission and launch support
- Player onboarding and tutorial system
The Value Beyond Features
- Increased player loyalty and return visits
- Higher engagement between arcade visits
- Valuable player behavior insights
- Direct communication channel with players
- Competitive advantage in your market
- Foundation for future features and growth
- 90 days of technical support after launch
- Peace of mind with professional development
We understand this is a meaningful investment in your arcade's future. We're happy to discuss flexible payment arrangements that work with your business planning. The important thing is creating something that brings real value to your players and your venue.
How This Approach Delivers Results
Our companion app development methodology is built on proven principles and real-world testing with arcade venues and their players.
Engagement Metrics That Matter
We track specific indicators of success: how often players open the app, their interaction with social features, and most importantly, how app usage correlates with arcade visit frequency. These metrics guide ongoing improvements and help you understand your return on investment.
Progress You Can See
Within the first month of launch, you'll start seeing adoption patterns emerge. Most venues observe noticeable increases in player engagement within the first quarter. We provide regular reports so you can see how the app is performing and where players are finding the most value.
Realistic Timeline
From our initial conversation to app store launch typically takes 8 to 12 weeks, depending on the complexity of integrations with your arcade systems. This timeline includes design, development, testing, and refinement. We're thorough because we want to get it right, not just get it done quickly.
Setting Expectations
Not every player will adopt the app immediately, and that's normal. We typically see 30 to 40 percent of active players downloading and regularly using the app within the first few months. The key is that these engaged users become significantly more valuable to your venue over time through increased visit frequency and spending.
You're Protected Every Step of the Way
We want you to feel completely comfortable moving forward with this companion app development. Here's how we make sure you're taken care of throughout the entire process.
Satisfaction Commitment
If at any milestone review you're not happy with the direction, we'll work with you to adjust the approach until you're satisfied. Your vision guides the development, and we're committed to bringing it to life exactly as you imagine it.
No-Obligation Consultation
Our initial consultation is completely free and comes with zero pressure. We'll discuss your needs, answer all your questions, and provide honest guidance about whether this service is the right fit for your arcade. You'll walk away with valuable insights regardless of whether you proceed.
Ongoing Support Assurance
After launch, we provide 90 days of comprehensive technical support. If something isn't working right or players encounter issues, we're here to resolve them quickly. Beyond that initial period, we offer continued support and maintenance options to keep your app running smoothly.
Our goal is to build a long-term relationship, not just complete a project. When your companion app succeeds, we succeed. That alignment of interests means we're genuinely invested in your outcomes and will do what it takes to make sure this works for you.
Moving Forward Is Simple
Starting your companion app development is straightforward. Here's exactly what happens next.
Reach Out to Us
Fill out the contact form below or give us a call. Share some basic information about your arcade and what you're hoping to achieve with a companion app. There's no need to have everything figured out; we'll help you clarify your goals during our conversation.
Schedule Your Consultation
We'll set up a time to talk that works with your schedule. This consultation typically lasts about an hour and gives us both a chance to explore whether working together makes sense. You'll leave with a clear understanding of what's possible and what the process would look like for your specific situation.
Receive Your Custom Proposal
Based on our conversation, we'll create a detailed proposal outlining exactly what we'll build for you, the timeline, and the investment required. This gives you everything you need to make an informed decision. Take all the time you need to review it and discuss it with your team.
Begin Development
Once you're ready to proceed, we kick off the project with our discovery session. From there, we follow the development process outlined earlier, keeping you involved and informed every step of the way. Before you know it, your players will have a companion app that enhances their arcade experience.
Every successful arcade companion app started with someone deciding to reach out and explore the possibilities. That's the only step you need to take right now. The rest of the journey, we'll navigate together.
Ready to Bring Your Arcade Into Players' Pockets?
Let's have a conversation about what a companion app could mean for your arcade and your players. No pressure, just possibilities.
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Explore Our Other Services
We offer additional services that complement companion app development and help create a complete mobile arcade experience.
Mobile Integration Services
Connect your arcade games with player devices through QR codes, Bluetooth connectivity, and cloud-based progress saves. Enable phone-as-controller functionality and unified player accounts.
App Store Optimization
Maximize your companion app's visibility and downloads with keyword optimization, compelling screenshots, effective descriptions, and active review management for your app store presence.