Comparison

Arkfront vs Trust the System

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

Trust the System

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> THE GAME IN SHORT Stamp papers to earn good points and coins. Spend your earnings to venture beyond your desk into forbidden corridors. Along the way, discover valuable items, unlock stamping upgrades, and piece together the dark reality behind your job. > STORY Lucky you: you’ve been granted lifetime employment by the System. You stamp to serve it, and you're ready to serve it well. Until someone calls for help... And here you are, now exploring the restricted corridors, meeting the other employees, and slowly unveiling the truth about your job, and the System itself. > FEATURES - 100% Ad-Free & playable offline - Hand-drawn pixel art (No generative AI) - Impressively deep stamping mechanics that make you feel like you're working for real - An oddly satisfying computer that works for you (for real) - And other secrets I won't spoil > CURRENT STATE The game currently features its first chapter. I'm still working on the others. > Trailer music: "80s Zombies Movie" by Clement Panchout So, will you trust the System?

Screenshots

Arkfront4 screens
Trust the System4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Trust the System at Free against Arkfront's $3.99. Trust the System also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Arkfront's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arkfront ships an update monthly, Trust the System every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Arkfront versus Trust the System: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArkfrontTrust the System
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB199 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperIntensity Faucet Games, Inc.Soliles

In-app purchases

None

Arkfront

No in-app purchases

None

Trust the System

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arkfront free?
Arkfront costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trust the System free?
Trust the System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arkfront or Trust the System have ads?
Neither Arkfront nor Trust the System shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arkfront or Trust the System?
Arkfront ships an update monthly, and Trust the System every 4 days. Most recently, Arkfront was updated on October 17, 2026 and Trust the System on October 8, 2026.

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