Comparison

MeLiMeLo ! vs Artifact

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

MeLiMeLo !

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Un pêle-mêle d'histoires farfelues, imaginées, dessinées et racontées par des enfants. Dans le cadre de la Fête du livre jeunesse de Villeurbanne 2013, Anouck Boisrobert et Louis Rigaud sont intervenus deux semaines à l'école Saint-Exupéry. Ils ont rencontrés dix classes du CP au CM2 et deux groupes d'enfants du Centre d'animation Saint-Jean. "On voulait faire un projet dans la continuité de Tip tap, mon imagier interactif. C'est-à-dire un projet qui mêle astucieusement le livre et le numérique. On a imaginé Méli-Mélo, sur le principe du cadavre exquis. Nous avons écrit 10 histoires, puis les enfants en ont imaginé 10 autres. La technique du papier découpé a été imposée pour donner une unité à tous les dessins. De retour chez nous avec pas loin de 1000 dessins, on ne gardera qu'un dessin par phrase. Chaque dessin sera scanné, recadré et mis au format pour s'intégrer aux autres. Vient alors la programmation. Le jeu charge les images de façon aléatoire. Et la mise en page des images se fait selon les histoires. Pour finir, nous enregistrons les enfants pour ajouter voix et bruitages au projet."

About

Artifact

Assemble fragmented ancient artworks in this unique 3D puzzle game. Explore and reconstruct relics from various cultures with intuitive controls and stunning visuals. Adjust difficulty and enjoy a relaxing, mentally stimulating experience.

Highlights
  • Assemble broken 3D artifacts
  • Puzzles inspired by real masterpieces
  • Explore relics from different cultures
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Stunning 3D graphics and audio
Features
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Artifact is a unique 3D puzzle game where you assemble broken artworks from fragments. Dive into solving puzzles inspired by real masterpieces, meticulously modeled artifacts from various countries and cultures. Explore and assemble relics of the past, including Greek amphorae, Chinese vases, and Egyptian statues. You can even shatter them apart and start anew. Adjust the difficulty level to your preference. Artifact features stunning 3D graphics and audio that immerse you in the atmosphere of each culture. The game’s intuitive mechanics make it accessible for players of all ages. So relax, have fun, and sharpen your mind while uncovering historical treasures! How to play: - Move pieces by touching them - Rotate the puzzle by interacting with the base or background - Zoom in or out using a two-finger pinch - Shatter objects with a double-tap - Adjust the viewing angle by tilting your device Features: - 64 unique puzzles across 8 different themes - Original game idea with unique mechanics - Simple, intuitive controls - Gorgeous graphics and animations - Hard and easy modes - No annoying ads — just pure puzzle-solving fun!

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MeLiMeLo ! at none against Artifact's 1. MeLiMeLo ! also leads on iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 13.0). Artifact's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Artifact sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MeLiMeLo ! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MeLiMeLo ! versus Artifact: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeLiMeLo !Artifact
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB596 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLouis RigaudMikhail Bakunovich

In-app purchases

None

MeLiMeLo !

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Artifact

One-time1
  • Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is MeLiMeLo ! free?
MeLiMeLo ! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Artifact free?
Artifact is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MeLiMeLo ! or Artifact have ads?
Neither MeLiMeLo ! nor Artifact shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MeLiMeLo ! or Artifact?
MeLiMeLo ! ships an update every 5 months, and Artifact every 5 months. Most recently, MeLiMeLo ! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Artifact on November 3, 2026.

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