Comparison

Baboon vs Load the Ark

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

Head to head
About

Baboon

Protect jungle animals from poachers using a bow and arrow in this action-packed game. Explore diverse habitats and use various power-ups to outsmart enemies. Experience thrilling wildlife encounters with stunning graphics and casual gameplay.

Highlights
  • Bow and arrow combat
  • Protect diverse wildlife
  • 30 stunning habitats
  • Power-up items
  • Dynamic wildlife stampedes
  • Stellar graphics
Features
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Defend wildlife in magical jungle game! Baboon must protect his jungle mates from pesky poachers - armed only with a bow-and-arrow! From rhinos, elephants, giraffes and gorillas in the dense jungle to polar bears and pandas in the frigid Arctic, unleash your inner Tarzan and experience thrilling rushes of wildlife on 30 stunning habitats. Motorcycles, helicopters, cannonballs and jump-stilts are among the poacher’s sneaky attempts to dodge arrows. Dynamic wildlife stampedes, stellar graphics and casual gameplay create a magical gaming experience! Wildlife graphics, illustrations and animations were crafted from scratch by a top game artist. Baboon is independently-created with no outside investors or publisher. Defend your jungle mates today! Follow us! Website: https://www.baboongame.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/baboongame/

About

Load the Ark

Embark on a puzzle adventure matching animal pairs to load Noah's Ark. Explore diverse environments, learn animal facts, and test your Bible knowledge with fun quizzes. Discover Christian conservation efforts while playing.

Highlights
  • Animal pair matching
  • Ark loading puzzles
  • Diverse environment exploration
  • Animal facts (Arkopedia)
  • Bible knowledge quizzes
  • Christian conservation info
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Hey there, young explorers and parents! Ready for an exciting journey with Noah? In “Load the Ark,” you’ll team up with Noah to match animal pairs and load them onto the ark. It’s like a puzzle adventure! Explore different environments – from vast savannas to icy tundras! Sharpen your skills as the challenge grows with each level. Discover cool facts about animals in our “Arkopedia.” Test your Bible knowledge with fun quizzes! And guess what? We’ve got news on Christian conservation efforts too! Ready to set sail? Dive into “Load the Ark” now! Learn, play, and save the animals – all in one awesome adventure!

Screenshots

Baboon4 screens
Load the Ark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Baboon at 5.0 against Load the Ark's 4.3. Baboon also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Load the Ark's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). 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. Baboon sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Load the Ark sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Baboon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Baboon's written reviews are positive against 83% of Load the Ark's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Baboon ships an update every 5 months, Load the Ark weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Baboon versus Load the Ark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaboonLoad the Ark
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.3 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings311 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB370 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperProject Noah Publishers LLCDayStar Media Labs

Customer experience

Baboon

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Load the Ark

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Baboon

One-time5
  • Unlock Red Panda$1.99
  • Unlock Polar Bear$3.99
  • Unlock Tiger$5.99
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  • Unlock Gorilla$7.99
  • Unlock Giant Panda$9.99
3 purchases

Load the Ark

One-time3
  • North America Super Pack$1.99
  • Africa Super Pack$1.99
  • Tundra Super Pack$1.99

Questions

Is Baboon free?
Baboon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Load the Ark free?
Load the Ark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Baboon or Load the Ark?
Baboon is rated higher. Baboon averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Load the Ark averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.
Do Baboon or Load the Ark have ads?
Baboon shows ads; Load the Ark does not.
Which is updated more often, Baboon or Load the Ark?
Baboon ships an update every 5 months, and Load the Ark weekly. Most recently, Baboon was updated on June 1, 2026 and Load the Ark on July 7, 2026.

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