Comparison

Twisty Tides vs ArcanaStella

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

Head to head
About

Twisty Tides

Features
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Solve the sailing puzzle in Twisty Tides! In this adventure, your task is to rotate hexagon tiles to forge a path for your ship. Once you've plotted the course, hit "Sail" and watch your vessel embark on its journey. Will it reach the destination, or will it tumble off the edge? Your strategic planning decides its fate! Bonus objectives lie in rescuing people stranded in the water. Some tiles harbor these castaways, and while excluding such tiles might make the puzzle easier, including them on your path allows the ship to rescue them, adding to your achievements and rewards. Begin your voyage through calm waters, but brace yourself for challenging tides, where every rotation and rescue counts. Embark on this nautical puzzle adventure. Set sail in Twisty Tides today!

About

ArcanaStella

Features
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A full-fledged match-3 × roguelike puzzle game. Clear stages to earn beautiful tarot cards and readings as your reward. [A Roguelike Puzzle That Changes Every Time] Just line up three of the same block vertically or horizontally to clear them. No tedious tutorials — anyone can jump right in. The board and goals change every time, and the orb explosions and chain combos born from clearing four or more at once are pure satisfaction. [Carve Your Path with the Power of Tarot] When your gauge fills, three tarot cards appear — choose one to activate it. Over 30 skill effects, from clearing whole rows to explosions and repainting the board, expand your strategy. Which card you draw and where you use it changes how each run unfolds in this roguelike draft system. [Your Reward: Guidance from the Tarot] Clear a stage and a tarot card descends as your reward, letting you read the result for the theme you chose (Love, Work, Study, Relationships, Today's Fortune, or Yes/No). All 78 cards are included — 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana — each with rich, theme-specific text. Enjoy both the thrill of the game and words that stay close to your heart. [A Collection of 78 Cards] Every tarot card you earn is kept in your collection. Admire the illustrations and revisit each card's meaning and keywords anytime. Collect all 78 to unlock a secret menu. [Play Every Day] Every stage can be played once a day for free. You'll receive 30 Gold and 2 Reading Tickets on your first launch, plus a login bonus every day that cycles every 8 days! [Designed for Peace of Mind] No need to enter your name or date of birth to play. Simply hold your worries and wishes in your heart — no one else will ever know.

Screenshots

Twisty Tides4 screens
ArcanaStella4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Twisty Tides at none against ArcanaStella's 8. Twisty Tides also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. ArcanaStella sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Twisty Tides asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Twisty Tides versus ArcanaStella: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwisty TidesArcanaStella
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB487 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBackpack GamesYukiko Hashidate

In-app purchases

None

Twisty Tides

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

ArcanaStella

One-time8
  • 30ゴールド(初回限定)$0.29
  • 30ゴールド(週1限定)$0.49
  • 30ゴールド$0.99
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  • 100ゴールド$1.99
  • 150ゴールド(初回限定)$1.99
  • 100ゴールド(月1限定)$1.99
  • 300ゴールド$5.99
  • 800ゴールド$11.99

Questions

Is Twisty Tides free?
Twisty Tides is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArcanaStella free?
ArcanaStella is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Twisty Tides or ArcanaStella have ads?
Both Twisty Tides and ArcanaStella show ads.

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