Comparison

Insignia vs Arcane Quest 4

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

Head to head
About

Insignia

A tactical role-playing game where you customize a squad of unique classes and abilities to overcome challenging grid-based battles. Embark on an epic single-player campaign with witty dialogue and a compelling story.

Highlights
  • 14 unique classes (Insignias)
  • Over 70 unique abilities
  • Isometric, grid-based battle system
  • 35+ story missions
  • Single-player campaign
  • Customizable difficulty
  • New Game Plus mode
Features
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Insignia: Tactics is our love letter to the Strategy RPG genre. Level up, unlock exciting new classes, and learn powerful new abilities to defeat the foes conspiring against you! Can you solve the mystery of the war and bring those responsible to justice? -Customize Your Squad- 14 unique classes (Insignias). Over 70 unique abilities. Upgrade abilities as you see fit - with multiple upgrade paths, classes, and more options to fine-tune your units, your team is truly yours to command. -Love Strategy? We've got you- Take on your foes within an isometric, grid-based battle system. Plan, position, and utilize your units wisely to unleash destruction! 35+ story missions and optional Arvada missions will test your abilities and force you to adapt to new and interesting circumstances. Insignias are designed to counterbalance each other, so there are always multiple winning strategies for each battle. -Single Player Campaign- Experience an epic story following a company of soldiers through unforeseen peril, witty dialogue, and growing friendship. You'll stop at nothing to protect your country and family, but your foes are many and equally persistent. Somebody has it out for you, and it will take great courage and resolve to defeat them. -Mobile First- Navigate the battlefield with intuitive touch controls. Insignia automatically saves your game as you play, even during battle. Never worry about losing your progress after a short play session. -Customizable Difficulty- Too difficult? Too easy? No problem. Customize the difficulty to your liking. Don't feel like paying real money to win? Don't worry - we don't like doing that either. Includes a Story Mode for those mostly interested in the narrative. -New Game Plus- A staple of the genre, but with a twist. Play through the campaign again on your terms. Perhaps you can even change the events of the story! Download today and see why Insignia: Tactics has drawn favorable comparisons to the likes of classic games like Final Fantasy Tactics (one of our favs!) No need for micro-transactions or pay-to-win shenanigans. Go on an adventure that defies mobile game expectations!

About

Arcane Quest 4

Lead a galactic alliance against an oppressive corporation in this turn-based strategy RPG. Choose from unique classes, customize heroes with vast gear, and explore a sci-fi universe. Create and share your own quests for endless adventures.

Highlights
  • Turn-Based Strategy Combat
  • Hero Customization
  • Epic Sci-Fi Storyline
  • Vast Universe Exploration
  • Create & Share Quests
  • Multiple Language Support
Features
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The galaxy is under siege as OmniCorp threatens to dominate every planet and harvest the precious Arcane Stones that power advanced machines and weapons. Unite with heroes from across the universe to form the Galactic Alliance and stand against this formidable enemy in this epic turn-based RPG adventure. Choose your adventurers from 12 unique classes and vanquish hordes of aliens, soldiers and creatures from all over the galaxy. Customize your heroes with hundreds of weapons and armor options, learn powerful spells, and use all your strategy skills to defeat your enemies. KEY FEATURES: - Turn-Based Strategy: Engage in tactical combat by commanding a diverse team of heroes, each with their own unique abilities and fighting styles. Plan your moves carefully to outsmart OmniCorp's forces and overcome powerful bosses. - Hero Customization: Select from various species and classes, equipping your heroes with powerful weapons, armor, and enhancements. Unlock abilities to create the ultimate fighting force capable of facing any challenge. - Epic Storyline: Embark on an unforgettable journey through the galaxy. Explore distant planets, uncover ancient secrets, and battle the sinister forces of OmniCorp to restore peace to the universe. - Vast Universe: Traverse a beautifully crafted sci-fi universe, discovering futuristic cities, alien landscapes, and hidden treasures. The fate of the galaxy lies in your hands. - Create & Share Quests: Craft your own quests and share them with the community. Play new adventures created by other players for endless hours of gameplay. - Fully translated in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Russian Prepare your heroes and rally the Galactic Alliance, the galaxy depends on you!

Screenshots

Insignia4 screens
Arcane Quest 44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Arcane Quest 4 at Free against Insignia's $4.99. Arcane Quest 4 also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 8 months). Insignia's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Arcane Quest 4 is free to download; Insignia costs $4.99 up front. Arcane Quest 4 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Insignia asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Insignia holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Insignia ships an update every 8 months, Arcane Quest 4 every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Insignia versus Arcane Quest 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsigniaArcane Quest 4
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (19 ratings) — better4.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.9 GB711 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperWin Button LLCNex Game Studios OU

Customer experience

Insignia

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Arcane Quest 4

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Insignia

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Arcane Quest 4

One-time8
  • Gold and Arcanes Pack 1$0.99
  • Gold and Arcanes Pack 2$1.99
  • Heroes Pack 1$1.99
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  • Heroes Pack 2$1.99
  • Heroes Pack 3$1.99
  • Gold and Arcanes Pack 3$2.99
  • Ultimate Pack$3.99
  • Gold and Arcanes Pack 4$3.99

Questions

Is Insignia free?
Insignia costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arcane Quest 4 free?
Arcane Quest 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Insignia or Arcane Quest 4?
Insignia is rated higher. Insignia averages 5.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Arcane Quest 4 averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Insignia or Arcane Quest 4 have ads?
Arcane Quest 4 shows ads; Insignia does not.
Which is updated more often, Insignia or Arcane Quest 4?
Insignia ships an update every 8 months, and Arcane Quest 4 every 6 days. Most recently, Insignia was updated on November 3, 2026 and Arcane Quest 4 on November 4, 2026.

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