# Artifact vs Superliminal

The clearest difference is price: Superliminal at Free against Artifact's $4.99. Superliminal also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 29). Artifact's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Superliminal is free to download; Artifact costs $4.99 up front. Superliminal sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Artifact asks for nothing beyond the download.

Superliminal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Superliminal has 1.4K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Artifact's written reviews are positive against 72% of Superliminal's.

Artifact ships an update every 7 months, Superliminal every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artifact | Superliminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artifact-3d-puzzle/id1547134565/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superliminal/id6443604310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **71.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 595 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mikhail Bakunovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455006854) | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) |

## What reviewers say

### Artifact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artifact-3d-puzzle/id1547134565)

Assemble shattered ancient artworks from fragments in this 3D puzzle game. Explore diverse cultures and recreate historical relics with stunning graphics and intuitive controls. Adjust difficulty for a relaxing or challenging experience.

**Highlights:** Assemble shattered ancient artworks, Recreate historical relics, Explore diverse cultures, Stunning 3D graphics, Intuitive controls, Adjustable difficulty modes, No ads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Superliminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superliminal/id6443604310)

Experience a first-person puzzle game where perception is reality. Solve impossible challenges by thinking creatively and embracing the unexpected in a dreamlike world with a unique narrative.

**Highlights:** First-person perspective puzzles, Optical illusion mechanics, Perspective-based challenges, Intriguing voiced narrative, Subdued and surreal world design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Very good execution
- 👍 Interesting puzzle features
- 👍 Unique and creative gameplay
- 👍 Excellent visuals and narration
- 👍 Therapeutic and mind-bending experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Unintuitive and difficult controls
- 👎 Overpriced for the content
- 👎 Misleading as a 'free' game

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on loading screens
- Glitches with objects and navigation
- Unremovable red line on screen
- Inconsistent and buggy door behavior
- Saving and progress issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve camera controls and sensitivity
- Provide more levels and content
- Add a hint system or tutorial
- Optimize performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Artifact free?

Artifact costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Superliminal free?

Superliminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Artifact or Superliminal?

Superliminal is rated higher. Artifact averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Superliminal averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Artifact or Superliminal have ads?

Neither Artifact nor Superliminal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Artifact or Superliminal?

Artifact ships an update every 7 months, and Superliminal every 8 days. Most recently, Artifact was updated on September 30, 2026 and Superliminal on October 22, 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.*