# Baboon vs Load the Ark

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Baboon | Load the Ark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baboon/id1480171773/reviews)** | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/load-the-ark/id1552211988/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 370 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Project Noah Publishers LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462665444) | [DayStar Media Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552211990) |

## What reviewers say

### Baboon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baboon/id1480171773)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Red Panda | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Polar Bear | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Tiger | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Gorilla | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Giant Panda | $9.99 | one-time |


### Load the Ark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/load-the-ark/id1552211988)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| North America Super Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Africa Super Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tundra Super Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


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