# Load the Ark vs Artifact

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Load the Ark | Artifact |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/load-the-ark/id1552211988/reviews) | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artifact-3d-puzzle-lite/id1626615924/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 404 MB | 596 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrei Melniciuc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552211990) | [Mikhail Bakunovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455006854) |

## What reviewers say

### Load the Ark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/load-the-ark/id1552211988)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| North America Super Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Africa Super Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tundra Super Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*