# Vacation Time Puzzles vs Lost Artifacts Chapter 3

The clearest difference is rating: Vacation Time Puzzles at 5.0 against Lost Artifacts Chapter 3's 4.3. Vacation Time Puzzles also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 27 months). Lost Artifacts Chapter 3's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vacation Time Puzzles sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vacation Time Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Vacation Time Puzzles ships an update every 7 months, Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vacation Time Puzzles | Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-time-puzzles/id1025412577/reviews)** | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-artifacts-chapter-3/id1602235147/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 713 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edwin Veger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025412576) | [8FLOOR LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/500140554) |

## What reviewers say

### Vacation Time Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacation-time-puzzles/id1025412577)

Engage your mind with charming puzzles set in beautiful, relaxing environments. Progress through increasingly challenging levels, with new areas and puzzle packs to explore. Enjoy a peaceful gaming experience designed to help you unwind.

**Highlights:** Charming puzzles, Lush environments, Progressive difficulty, New areas and challenges, Themed puzzle packs, 25 free levels

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Summer Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fall Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Winter Puzzle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


### Lost Artifacts Chapter 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-artifacts-chapter-3/id1602235147)

Embark on a casual strategy adventure to stop an Emperor's world-domination plan. Restore statues, build structures, and overcome challenges across diverse mythical landscapes. Enjoy a fun storyline with over 40 levels and engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Restore statues and build structures, Over 40 unique levels, Engaging storyline with comics, Resource management, Four distinct locations, Useful in-game bonuses

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| One minute offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Season offer | $10.99 | one-time |
| Full price | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vacation Time Puzzles free?

Vacation Time Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 free?

Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vacation Time Puzzles or Lost Artifacts Chapter 3?

Vacation Time Puzzles is rated higher. Vacation Time Puzzles averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do Vacation Time Puzzles or Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 have ads?

Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 shows ads; Vacation Time Puzzles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vacation Time Puzzles or Lost Artifacts Chapter 3?

Vacation Time Puzzles ships an update every 7 months, and Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 every 27 months. Most recently, Vacation Time Puzzles was updated on October 2, 2026 and Lost Artifacts Chapter 3 on October 5, 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.*