Game vs Arkanode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Game
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For everybody who needs a timer for games. Tired of searching your game sandclock, annoyed because they are far off precise or angry because they don't work at all ??? ------------------------------------------------- GameTimer stops this disaster at all ! ------------------------------------------------- Easy to use, don't get stucked, no sand queue, don't get lost and comes with sound.... - Big Time display - Different views vor seconds and minutes - default values accessible per button - Time setting with slider - Round your time value if required - Bargraph for the running time - Traffic light function green, yellow, red - Sound output if time elapsed - 5 high quality sound samples available - Timer start via iWatch possible - 4 common used times switchable via iWatch
Arkanode
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A fast, clean, old-school brick breaker โ rebuilt for today. Take on a growing stack of handcrafted layouts, tricky shapes, and multi-ball chaos. Tap to launch, keep the ball alive, and clear every brick to move forward. Each level brings a different pattern: spirals, walls, tunnels, zig-zags, tight corridors, and a few surprises. The pace ramps up, balls get faster, and precision matters more the further you go. Features Smooth and responsive controls Multi-ball power-ups and escalating speed Over 100 layout patterns that mix and rotate as you progress Clean retro visuals Quick restarts and short, satisfying rounds Optional sound effects and haptics No accounts. No timers. Just pure brick-breaking. Perfect for quick sessions or long streaks. How far can you get?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Game at Free against Arkanode's $0.99. Arkanode's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Game is free to download; Arkanode costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Game ships an update every 12 months, Arkanode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Game | Arkanode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free โ better | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefan Arnhold | JOhn Lyons |
In-app purchases
Game
No in-app purchases
Arkanode
No in-app purchases









