Artifact vs Pine Hearts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
Pine Hearts
Embark on a cozy hiking adventure in a nature reserve, revisiting childhood memories and helping quirky characters. Explore diverse locations, solve gentle puzzles, and uncover a heartfelt story about family. This game offers a relaxing experience with extensive accessibility options.
- Heartfelt story about family loss
- Explore a sunny Scottish-inspired setting
- Diverse locations: beaches, caves, golf courses
- Gentle puzzling and stress-free exploration
- Whimsical characters and quests
- Pet cute dogs and pat cool crabs
- Comprehensive accessibility options
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-TRY BEFORE YOU BUY- Try the first two areas from the main game – Reflection Point and the Campsite – totalling 20-25 minutes of gameplay. A one-time in-app purchase opens up the full Pine Hearts experience. No ads. Adventure awaits! Join Tyke on a cosy hiking expedition to the sprawling Pine Hearts nature reserve and scale the mountain your father never managed to climb. Splash through rockpools, explore mysterious caves, clean up campsites, investigate old castle ruins, and play on the beach as Tyke revisits the scenes of childhood holidays and recollects past adventures with his dad. The Pine Hearts nature reserve is an enchanting world of crisscrossing paths and shortcuts, filled with surprising interactions. Make lots of new friends and complete quirky quests for locals in need, including: · Judging a vegetable competition! · Conducting a brass band! · Helping a ghost! · Rebuilding a whale-watching boat! · Rescuing wayward bees! · Setting (camera) traps to catch a monster! · Digging up Viking treasure! Lose yourself in a charming world packed with memories and make it a holiday to remember for everyone you encounter. Key Features: · Heartfelt story about family loss – A warm and thoughtful tale about honouring the memory of Tyke’s late father, told with tenderness and care · Sunny Scottish setting – Explore an interconnected world inspired by our childhood holidays to the Scottish Highlands’ Cairngorms. Sun added by artistic license · More than just a park – Sandy beaches, dusty catacombs, lush golf courses, bustling caravan parks, and more await explorers travelling to the Pine Hearts nature reserve · Gentle puzzling and stress-free exploration – Unlock equipment and abilities at your own pace to open shortcuts and reach new areas of the Metroidvania-style map · Whimsical characters and quests – Make new friends and do good deeds for them · Pet cute dogs – We are @CanYouPetTheDog verified · Pat cool crabs – If @CanYouPatTheCrab existed, we’d be verified too · Sweet contemplative moments – Sit down on a bench to take a breather and admire the sights · Comprehensive accessibility options – Simplified controls, colour-blocking, black-and-white, and high-contrast modes, visual FX toggles, font scaling, full input remapping, and more Pine Hearts is the perfect game for players seeking a relaxing and intuitive adventure about exploring nature, bonding with adorable characters, and making family memories that last beyond lifetimes. It’s inspired by our own experiences and dedicated to those whose cherished memories carry forward with us on the journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pine Hearts at every 5 days against Artifact's every 5 months. Pine Hearts also leads on ratings volume (103 vs 14). Artifact's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Artifact sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pine Hearts 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pine Hearts has 103 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Artifact's written reviews are positive against 72% of Pine Hearts's.
Artifact ships an update every 5 months, Pine Hearts every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Artifact | Pine Hearts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (14 ratings) — better | 4.6 (103 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 72.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 103 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 596 MB | 981 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikhail Bakunovich | Secret Mode |
Customer experience
Artifact
Pine Hearts
Bugs and requests
Artifact
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Pine Hearts
Reported bugs
2 issues- Erratic and slow character movement
- Inability to save progress consistently
Requested features
4 requests- Longer gameplay and more content
- Improved navigation and map system
- Better accessibility options
- Clearer pricing and upgrade information
In-app purchases
Artifact
- Unlock$4.99
Pine Hearts
- Purchase Full Game$4.99









