Topiary 3D vs Artifact
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Topiary 3D
Engage in a satisfying gardening simulation where you meticulously trim and shape shrubs and trees. Test your precision and artistry to master the art of topiary clipping.
- Cut and trim leaves
- Shape shrubs and trees
- Master topiary art
- Satisfying gardening simulation
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Cut, snip and trim away the leaves on the shrubs and trees! Can you master the art of tree clipping?
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.
- 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
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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 clearest difference is review sentiment: Artifact at 100% against Topiary 3D's 38%. Artifact also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Topiary 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (658 vs 14). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Topiary 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Artifact sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Artifact holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topiary 3D has 658 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Topiary 3D's written reviews are positive against 100% of Artifact's.
Topiary 3D ships an update every 11 days, Artifact every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Topiary 3D | Artifact |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (658 ratings) | 4.9 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 658 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 596 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Full Fat Productions Ltd | Mikhail Bakunovich |
Customer experience
Topiary 3D
Artifact
Bugs and requests
Topiary 3D
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes after approximately 10 seconds of opening
- Game crashes after finishing levels
- Game randomly destroys work in progress
- Frame rate issues causing frustration
- Inconsistent level completion detection
Requested features
5 requests- More level designs and variety (at least 25+ additional levels)
- Tutorial or better in-game guidance
- Option to pay to remove ads
- Better visual feedback for progress tracking
- Improved game stability
Artifact
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Topiary 3D
- Remove Ads$2.99
Artifact
- Unlock$4.99









