Comparison

Arkfront vs Mutatis

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

Head to head
About

Arkfront

Guide humanity's last hope across the galaxy to a new home. Strategize in the hangar, customize ships and equipment, then engage in fast-paced arcade combat. Explore over 120 randomly generated levels, gather resources, and upgrade your arsenal for survival.

Highlights
  • Strategic hangar preparation
  • Customizable ship loadouts
  • Randomly generated campaigns
  • Fast-paced arcade action
  • Multiple game modes
  • Resource gathering and research
Features
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Guide your colony across the galaxy to reach Eden, the new home for mankind. “If you enjoy shooters with unique strategic twists then don’t hesitate to give Arkfront a shot…” - TouchArcade “…there’s sure to be heaps of content for you to work through on your way to finding that intergalactic paradise.” - PocketGamer “Arkfront is a MUST-HAVE!” - SnapAttack Supports: GameCenter achievements iCloud save syncing Haptic response during gameplay Plan ahead in the hangar, customize loadouts with upgradable equipment and ships, spend riches on new gear and research. Then plot your course through the Galactic Map towards Eden, defending the ARK and the future of humanity along with it. Gather resources and experience to use on future attempts. The campaign offers more than 120 levels to increase the diversity of each attempt. Find events for higher rewards and outposts for shopping and repairing along your way. FAST-PACED ACTION: Mobile first controls make high-paced arcade action simple to play, but hard to master. GALACTIC MAP: The Galactic Map system randomly generates new campaigns. Pulling from a collection of over 120 levels, each attempt is always unique. PREPARE: Build your custom loadout slots using the gear you want and set-off across the galaxy. Each attempt grants experience and coins to use on unlocking or leveling up powerups. 9 ships, 7 unique powerups, turrets, shield upgrades and 4 supers are available through the galaxy. WAYS TO PLAY: Play the campaign, a weekly challenge level, or alternative game modes like Countdown, Endless and Boss Rush. Arkfront demands short-term skill, medium-term preparation, and long-term planning in order to survive. SUPPORT: Twitter: @arkfront_game Email: shamus@arkfront.net

About

Mutatis

Experience a dynamic shoot 'em up where gameplay adapts to your device's sensors and environment. Discover unique challenges and power-ups that change with every play session. Compete globally for high scores and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • Adaptive gameplay based on device sensors
  • Environmentally reactive enemies
  • Sensor-utilizing power-ups
  • Dynamic color palettes
  • Screenshot data capture
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • Achievement collection
Features
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Dive into the ever-transforming world of Mutatis! This unique shoot ‘em up game reacts to the various sensors and information of your device to constantly shake things up! A whole new dimension of possibilities open up as you consider the different ways to interact with Mutatis. Should you play it in the dark? How loud will you make your volume? Prepare to be amazed as the game changes before your very eyes. ◆ Classic shmup action with a twist ◆ Gameplay connected to your environment and state of your device ◆ Enemies that react to the condition you’re playing in ◆ Power-ups that utilize different sensors ◆ Colorful palettes for each unique situation ◆ Capture data on enemies, powers and themes by taking a screenshot ◆ Compete for highest score in a global leaderboard ◆ Collect achievements that reward playing in many conditions ◆ Original music that also reacts to changes Discover a different Mutatis every time you play.

Screenshots

Arkfront4 screens
Mutatis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mutatis at Free against Arkfront's $3.99. Mutatis also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Mutatis is free to download; Arkfront costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mutatis holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mutatis has 316 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Arkfront's written reviews are positive against 86% of Mutatis's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arkfront ships an update monthly, Mutatis daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Arkfront versus Mutatis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArkfrontMutatis
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (32 ratings)4.7 (316 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews86.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32316 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.010.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB83 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperIntensity Faucet Games, Inc.Victor Pineles

Customer experience

Arkfront

All ratings32 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.3%

Mutatis

All ratings317 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.1%

Bugs and requests

Arkfront

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mutatis

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Screen too large on iPad
  • Game crashes after reflections
  • Orientation lock issues with spin power-up

Requested features

5 requests
  • More enemy variety and themes
  • Additional power-ups and upgrades
  • Support for larger screens and tablets
  • More settings and customization options
  • Improved performance and stability

In-app purchases

None

Arkfront

No in-app purchases

None

Mutatis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arkfront free?
Arkfront costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mutatis free?
Mutatis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arkfront or Mutatis?
Mutatis is rated higher. Arkfront averages 4.1 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Mutatis averages 4.7 from 316 ratings.
Do Arkfront or Mutatis have ads?
Neither Arkfront nor Mutatis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arkfront or Mutatis?
Arkfront ships an update monthly, and Mutatis daily. Most recently, Arkfront was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mutatis on November 7, 2026.

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