# Topiary 3D vs Artifact

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topiary 3D | Artifact |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (658 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topiary-3d/id1475227187/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artifact-3d-puzzle-lite/id1626615924/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **658** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 164 MB | 596 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Full Fat Productions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/374306144) | [Mikhail Bakunovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455006854) |

## What reviewers say

### Topiary 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topiary-3d/id1475227187)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Fun and engaging gameplay concept
- ✨ Nice attention to detail
- 🎨 Creative topiary design mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔁 Highly repetitive content
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 😤 Frustrating level failure mechanics
- ⚠️ Game crashes after level completion

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artifact-3d-puzzle-lite/id1626615924)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*