# Companions vs Arcane Quest 3

The clearest difference is ads: Companions at none against Arcane Quest 3's shown. Companions also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 13.0). Arcane Quest 3's advantage is ratings volume (307 vs 13) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Companions sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Arcane Quest 3 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Companions against 4.6 for Arcane Quest 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcane Quest 3 has 307 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Companions's written reviews are positive against 90% of Arcane Quest 3's.

Companions ships an update every 3 months, Arcane Quest 3 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Companions | Arcane Quest 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/companions/id418974698/reviews)** | [4.6 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-quest-3/id1094997798/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **307** |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Smuttlewerk Interactive UG (haftungsbeschrankt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/418974701) | [Nex Game Studios OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/933707613) |

## What reviewers say

### Companions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/companions/id418974698)

Embark on an epic campaign in this old-school dungeon crawler. Lead four companions through a world threatened by darkness, utilizing diverse classes, skills, and tactical combat. With a deep storyline and endless replayability, prepare for challenging battles and a rich adventure.

**Highlights:** 10+ hour campaign, Multiple party combinations, Endless replayability, 3 classes per race, 40+ skills, Gather 100+ items, Tactical pause

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Ur-Steel | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 Ur-Steel | $1.99 | one-time |
| 35 Ur-Steel | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80 Ur-Steel | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Deep tactical combat system with strategic pause mechanic
- 📖 Engaging story with humor and character development
- 🎨 Quality graphics and visual presentation
- 👥 Unique multi-character control with diverse class options
- ⚔️ Challenging gameplay that rewards careful planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Awkward and fiddly touch controls
- 📱 Difficult multi-character management during combat
- ⏱️ Restrictive tactical pause timer creates frustration
- 🗺️ Limited camera/map controls and no minimap
- 🐢 Slow character movement through dungeons

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup or when party members die
- Freezing at loading screen on iPad 2
- Characters unable to interact with destructible objects in certain rooms
- Characters getting stuck during pathfinding
- Mages unable to cast area spells in some situations

**Requested features**

- Minimap or map overview feature
- Single-finger screen panning instead of two-finger requirement
- Turn-based mode option for combat
- Group movement and formation commands
- Longer or unlimited tactical pause timer


### Arcane Quest 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-quest-3/id1094997798)

Embark on an epic adventure to save a fantasy realm by assembling a team of heroes, customizing their gear and spells, and battling dark forces. Engage in real-time multiplayer quests or create and share your own challenges with a robust level editor.

**Highlights:** Epic storyline with dozens of quests, 10 unique hero classes, 150+ equipment customization options, Real-time multiplayer quests, Quest editor for creating and sharing levels, Tabletop game inspired mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arcanes Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arcanes Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun casual gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable turn-based RPG
- 👍 Great character customization
- 👍 Solid tactical gameplay
- 👍 Reminiscent of classic tabletop RPGs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and save file issues
- 🐛 Multiplayer functionality not working well
- 🔒 Lack of in-game save option
- 🔒 Difficulty progression feels unbalanced
- 🔒 Some classes/abilities underperforming

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and save file loss
- Multiplayer mode not working as intended
- Unresponsive controls and camera issues

**Requested features**

- Add in-game save option
- Improve multiplayer functionality
- Expand character progression and customization
- Rebalance difficulty curve
- Add more free character options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Companions free?

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

### Is Arcane Quest 3 free?

Arcane Quest 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Companions or Arcane Quest 3?

Companions is rated higher. Companions averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Arcane Quest 3 averages 4.6 from 307 ratings.

### Do Companions or Arcane Quest 3 have ads?

Arcane Quest 3 shows ads; Companions does not.

### Which is updated more often, Companions or Arcane Quest 3?

Companions ships an update every 3 months, and Arcane Quest 3 monthly. Most recently, Companions was updated on November 1, 2026 and Arcane Quest 3 on November 2, 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.*