# World Builder 3D vs Artifact

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Artifact at 100% against World Builder 3D's 17%. Artifact also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). World Builder 3D's advantage is ratings volume (375 vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. World Builder 3D sells 4 one-off in-app purchases 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: World Builder 3D has 375 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of World Builder 3D's written reviews are positive against 100% of Artifact's.

World Builder 3D ships an update every 6 months, Artifact every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Builder 3D | Artifact |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (375 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-builder-3dbuilding-game/id1499462124/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artifact-3d-puzzle-lite/id1626615924/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **375** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 596 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vector Labs Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1213774149) | [Mikhail Bakunovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455006854) |

## What reviewers say

### World Builder 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-builder-3dbuilding-game/id1499462124)

Unleash your creativity in a virtual world where you can build diverse 3D houses and famous landmarks. Assemble parts like a puzzle, use hints, and enjoy relaxing gameplay with beautiful graphics. This open-world sandbox game offers endless creative possibilities.

**Highlights:** Build diverse 3D houses, Assemble famous building models, 3D puzzle gameplay, Open world sandbox, Hundreds of items to build, Beautiful 3D graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 700 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥳 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- ✨ Easier to play after updates
- 💖 Appreciated hard work by developers
- 💡 Good concept for a game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frustrating piece placement
- 🐛 Pieces difficult to grab/attach
- 🐛 Pieces hidden off-screen
- 🐛 Limited number of models/puzzles
- 💸 Expensive app with frequent ads

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces do not attach easily
- Pieces slide off screen
- Ads obscure gameplay
- Last piece is off the side and impossible to grab
- Some pieces disappear and need to be scrolled for

**Requested features**

- Add new models
- Timer reset at midnight in player's timezone
- Fix pieces being grayed out
- Improve piece placement sensitivity
- Make puzzles larger


### 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 World Builder 3D free?

World Builder 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, World Builder 3D or Artifact?

Artifact is rated higher. World Builder 3D averages 4.5 out of 5 from 375 ratings, while Artifact averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do World Builder 3D or Artifact have ads?

Neither World Builder 3D nor Artifact shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, World Builder 3D or Artifact?

World Builder 3D ships an update every 6 months, and Artifact every 5 months. Most recently, World Builder 3D was updated on October 27, 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.*