Comparison

Load the Ark vs Artifact

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

Head to head
About

Load the Ark

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
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Hey there, young explorers and parents! Ready for an exciting journey with Noah? In “Load the Ark,” you’ll team up with Noah to match animal pairs and load them onto the ark. It’s like a puzzle adventure! Explore different environments – from vast savannas to icy tundras! Sharpen your skills as the challenge grows with each level. Discover cool facts about animals in our “Arkopedia.” Test your Bible knowledge with fun quizzes! And guess what? We’ve got news on Christian conservation efforts too! Ready to set sail? Dive into “Load the Ark” now! Learn, play, and save the animals – all in one awesome adventure!

About

Artifact

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
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Artifact is a unique 3D puzzle game where you assemble broken artworks from fragments. Dive into solving puzzles inspired by real masterpieces, meticulously modeled artifacts from various countries and cultures. Explore and assemble relics of the past, including Greek amphorae, Chinese vases, and Egyptian statues. You can even shatter them apart and start anew. Adjust the difficulty level to your preference. Artifact features stunning 3D graphics and audio that immerse you in the atmosphere of each culture. The game’s intuitive mechanics make it accessible for players of all ages. So relax, have fun, and sharpen your mind while uncovering historical treasures! How to play: - Move pieces by touching them - Rotate the puzzle by interacting with the base or background - Zoom in or out using a two-finger pinch - Shatter objects with a double-tap - Adjust the viewing angle by tilting your device Features: - 64 unique puzzles across 8 different themes - Original game idea with unique mechanics - Simple, intuitive controls - Gorgeous graphics and animations - Hard and easy modes - No annoying ads — just pure puzzle-solving fun!

Screenshots

Load the Ark4 screens
Artifact4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Artifact at 4.9 against Load the Ark's 4.3. Artifact also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Load the Ark's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Load the Ark sells 3 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Artifact holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Load the Ark's written reviews are positive against 100% of Artifact's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Load the Ark ships an update every 9 days, Artifact every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Load the Ark versus Artifact: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoad the ArkArtifact
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (11 ratings)4.9 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size404 MB596 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei MelniciucMikhail Bakunovich

Customer experience

Load the Ark

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Artifact

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Load the Ark

One-time3
  • North America Super Pack$1.99
  • Africa Super Pack$1.99
  • Tundra Super Pack$1.99
1 purchases

Artifact

One-time1
  • Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Load the Ark free?
Load the Ark 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, Load the Ark or Artifact?
Artifact is rated higher. Load the Ark averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Artifact averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.
Do Load the Ark or Artifact have ads?
Neither Load the Ark nor Artifact shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Load the Ark or Artifact?
Load the Ark ships an update every 9 days, and Artifact every 5 months. Most recently, Load the Ark was updated on November 3, 2026 and Artifact on November 3, 2026.

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