Comparison

Arcadium vs 4trees

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

Head to head
About

Arcadium

Embark on a survival roguelite adventure across a dynamic universe. Harvest resources, craft powerful builds, and battle relentless alien waves in an ever-changing galaxy. Enjoy endless replayability with unique playthroughs and strategic preparation between combat encounters.

Highlights
  • Dynamic universe generation
  • Resource harvesting
  • Craftable builds
  • Strategic combat preparation
  • Quick play sessions
  • Endless replayability
Features
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Arcadium is a survival roguelite set in a dynamic, ever-changing universe. Journey across space, harvest planetary resources, and craft powerful builds to eradicate relentless waves of aliens. Each playthrough unveils a new and uncharted universe, ensuring endless challenges and discoveries. Key Features - Endless replayability: A dynamically generated universe that offers limitless exploration with planets, stars, black holes, aliens, and wonders to discover, setting it apart from traditional static or repetitive maps. - Countless builds: Hundreds of different abilities obtainable through talents, items, artifacts (and more) that can completely shift the gameplay. - Strategic gameplay: Between alien waves, harvest resources from nearby planets and interact with the universe to prepare your next move. - Quick play sessions: Play in short bursts and pick up right where you left off. - And more: Missions, unlockables, and surprises await.

About

4trees

This game offers a fresh take on block puzzles with intuitive touch controls. Engage in strategic roguelite runs, challenging handcrafted levels, or a relaxing zen mode. Enjoy endless replayability and offline play with a player-first experience.

Highlights
  • Intuitive touch-based block placement
  • Roguelite progression system
  • Infinite mode for roguelite runs
  • Handcrafted logic puzzle levels
  • Relaxing Zen mode for casual play
  • Offline play supported
  • Automatic progress saving
Features
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A roguelite block puzzle game reimagined for touch screens. This puzzle game replaces clumsy virtual controls and falling blocks with intuitive touch gameplay. Simply draw shapes with your finger to place blocks. Fast, smooth, and precise. If you love classic block puzzle games but want deeper strategy, upgrades, and replayability, this is your next addiction. GAME MODES INFINITE MODE (ROGUELITE RUNS) A unique mix of block puzzle and roguelike mechanics. Build your strategy with powerful upgrades, unlock new abilities, and adapt to changing challenges. Every run is different. Lose, upgrade, and try again. HANDCRAFTED PUZZLE LEVELS Logic-based puzzle levels designed to test skill and planning. No luck — just smart moves and clear thinking. ZEN MODE (CASUAL PLAY) A relaxing block puzzle mode with no timers and no pressure. Perfect for quick sessions or stress relief. KEY FEATURES - Innovative touch-based block placement - Roguelite progression system - Endless replayability - Brain-training puzzle mechanics - Offline play – no internet required - Automatic progress saving A FAIR, PLAYER-FIRST EXPERIENCE No forced interstitial ads interrupting gameplay. Minimalist design. Smooth animations. An offline puzzle game that respects your time. WHAT PLAYERS ARE SAYING "I played until my battery died, then I charged up and came back to leave this review." – store review "Amazing idea and execution. Love the UI integrated in the game field approach!" – Reddit user Play anywhere. Improve your strategy. Master the blocks. Download now and start your endless roguelite puzzle run.

Screenshots

Arcadium4 screens
4trees4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 4trees at 100% against Arcadium's 60%. 4trees also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). Arcadium's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (23 vs 2). 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. Arcadium sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 4trees asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arcadium holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcadium has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Arcadium's written reviews are positive against 100% of 4trees's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arcadium ships an update every 3 months, 4trees every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Arcadium versus 4trees: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcadium4trees
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (23 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB45 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLuciano BerciniTaras Kulbachka

Customer experience

Arcadium

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

4trees

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Arcadium

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

4trees

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arcadium free?
Arcadium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 4trees free?
4trees is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arcadium or 4trees?
Arcadium is rated higher. Arcadium averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while 4trees averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Arcadium or 4trees have ads?
Both Arcadium and 4trees show ads.
Which is updated more often, Arcadium or 4trees?
Arcadium ships an update every 3 months, and 4trees every 9 days. Most recently, Arcadium was updated on November 4, 2026 and 4trees on October 30, 2026.

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