Comparison

Arkfront vs XLarn

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

XLarn

Embark on a perilous quest into Demonic Temples to find a life-saving elixir for your daughter. Navigate randomized caves, develop your skills, and utilize village resources to overcome monsters and reach your goal.

Highlights
  • Deep dungeon exploration
  • Skill development
  • Village resource management
  • Randomized caves
  • Prebuilt cave levels
  • 99 difficulty levels
Features
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Deep down in the Earth, Demonic Temples await you. The countdown will begin as you make your way in search of the only hope your daughter has for recovery. She has fallen gravely sick and the villagers all say that her only chance is an elixir found somewhere in the deepest temples underground. A home to demons and other unknown horrific monsters, these “Demonic Temples” can only be accessed through a dead volcano. You must first navigate through an intricate cave system, developing yourself and your skills as you go. Unknown dangers are sure to already be awaiting you there. Use the resources of your village to help you on your mission. Shop at the stores, visit the school or the bank. They all have something to offer. You will need all of the resources that you can find to successfully explore past the caves and reach the medicine down below. The Demonic Temples will have no mercy, so prepare yourself on the way. 99 Levels of difficulty And there is new stuff to find on every difficulty. Randomized Caves Each time you play will be different. Prebuilt Caves More than 100 prebuilt caves.

Screenshots

Arkfront4 screens
XLarn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XLarn at 100% against Arkfront's 68%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Arkfront costs $3.99 and XLarn $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arkfront ships an update monthly, XLarn every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Arkfront versus XLarn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArkfrontXLarn
Price$3.99$3.99
Rating4.1 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB9 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperIntensity Faucet Games, Inc.David-Christian Felix Weibke

Customer experience

Arkfront

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

XLarn

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Arkfront

No in-app purchases

None

XLarn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arkfront free?
Arkfront costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is XLarn free?
XLarn costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arkfront or XLarn have ads?
Neither Arkfront nor XLarn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arkfront or XLarn?
Arkfront ships an update monthly, and XLarn every 3 weeks. Most recently, Arkfront was updated on September 29, 2026 and XLarn on September 23, 2026.

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