# Artifact vs Pine Hearts

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artifact | Pine Hearts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artifact-3d-puzzle-lite/id1626615924/reviews)** | [4.6 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pine-hearts/id6745611937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **103** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 72.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 596 MB | 981 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikhail Bakunovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455006854) | [Secret Mode](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613352148) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Pine Hearts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pine-hearts/id6745611937)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Relaxing and adventurous gameplay
- 👍 Unique and enjoyable story
- 💎 Fun puzzles and exploration
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and world
- 🎶 Wonderful music and atmosphere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Confusing navigation and getting lost
- 💰 Unclear pricing for full game
- 📱 Accessibility issues with touch controls
- 🕰️ Game feels unfinished or lacking content

**Reported bugs**

- Erratic and slow character movement
- Inability to save progress consistently

**Requested features**

- Longer gameplay and more content
- Improved navigation and map system
- Better accessibility options
- Clearer pricing and upgrade information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Artifact free?

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

### Is Pine Hearts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Artifact or Pine Hearts?

Artifact is rated higher. Artifact averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Pine Hearts averages 4.6 from 103 ratings.

### Do Artifact or Pine Hearts have ads?

Neither Artifact nor Pine Hearts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Artifact or Pine Hearts?

Artifact ships an update every 5 months, and Pine Hearts every 5 days. Most recently, Artifact was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pine Hearts on October 24, 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.*