Comparison

Topiary 3D vs Artifact

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Cut and trim leaves
  • Shape shrubs and trees
  • Master topiary art
  • Satisfying gardening simulation
Features
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Cut, snip and trim away the leaves on the shrubs and trees! Can you master the art of tree clipping?

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Topiary 3D4 screens
Artifact4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Topiary 3D versus Artifact: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopiary 3DArtifact
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (658 ratings)4.9 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings658 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB596 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFull Fat Productions LtdMikhail Bakunovich

Customer experience

Topiary 3D

All ratings659 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%

Artifact

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

1 purchases

Topiary 3D

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Artifact

One-time1
  • Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Topiary 3D free?
Topiary 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Artifact free?
Artifact is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Topiary 3D or Artifact?
Artifact is rated higher. Topiary 3D averages 4.5 out of 5 from 658 ratings, while Artifact averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.
Do Topiary 3D or Artifact have ads?
Topiary 3D shows ads; Artifact does not.
Which is updated more often, Topiary 3D or Artifact?
Topiary 3D ships an update every 11 days, and Artifact every 5 months. Most recently, Topiary 3D was updated on October 21, 2026 and Artifact on October 24, 2026.

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