# Arcane Quest 3 vs The Obelisk

The clearest difference is rating: Arcane Quest 3 at 4.6 against The Obelisk's 3.8. Arcane Quest 3 also leads on ratings volume (307 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). The Obelisk's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arcane Quest 3 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and The Obelisk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arcane Quest 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcane Quest 3 has 307 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Arcane Quest 3 ships an update monthly, The Obelisk weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arcane Quest 3 | The Obelisk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-quest-3/id1094997798/reviews)** | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-obelisk/id6449260335/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **307** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 89.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 354 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nex Game Studios OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/933707613) | [Daniel Walters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600032426) |

## What reviewers say

### Arcane Quest 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-quest-3/id1094997798)

Embark on an epic adventure to save a fantasy realm by assembling a team of heroes, customizing their gear and spells, and battling dark forces. Engage in real-time multiplayer quests or create and share your own challenges with a robust level editor.

**Highlights:** Epic storyline with dozens of quests, 10 unique hero classes, 150+ equipment customization options, Real-time multiplayer quests, Quest editor for creating and sharing levels, Tabletop game inspired mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arcanes Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arcanes Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun casual gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable turn-based RPG
- 👍 Great character customization
- 👍 Solid tactical gameplay
- 👍 Reminiscent of classic tabletop RPGs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and save file issues
- 🐛 Multiplayer functionality not working well
- 🔒 Lack of in-game save option
- 🔒 Difficulty progression feels unbalanced
- 🔒 Some classes/abilities underperforming

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and save file loss
- Multiplayer mode not working as intended
- Unresponsive controls and camera issues

**Requested features**

- Add in-game save option
- Improve multiplayer functionality
- Expand character progression and customization
- Rebalance difficulty curve
- Add more free character options


### The Obelisk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-obelisk/id6449260335)

Embark on a roguelike dungeon crawl with a party of four adventurers. Explore procedurally generated dungeons filled with enemies, puzzles, and loot. Build and level up your party as you progress through challenging runs.

**Highlights:** Party-based roguelike gameplay, Procedurally generated dungeons, Character leveling and progression, Offline play supported, No ads or in-game shop

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full game | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arcane Quest 3 free?

Arcane Quest 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Obelisk free?

The Obelisk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Arcane Quest 3 or The Obelisk?

Arcane Quest 3 is rated higher. Arcane Quest 3 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while The Obelisk averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Arcane Quest 3 or The Obelisk have ads?

Arcane Quest 3 shows ads; The Obelisk does not.

### Which is updated more often, Arcane Quest 3 or The Obelisk?

Arcane Quest 3 ships an update monthly, and The Obelisk weekly. Most recently, Arcane Quest 3 was updated on November 2, 2026 and The Obelisk on November 3, 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.*