Comparison

MONGIL vs Arknights

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

Head to head
About

MONGIL

Embark on an enchanting adventure in a world filled with diverse creatures. Collect and train adorable monsters, then engage in exhilarating tag-team battles using their unique skills. Explore a vast world and uncover your destiny at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Monster collecting and taming
  • Triple tag-team action battles
  • Real-time character switching
  • Unique monster abilities
  • Story-driven exploration
  • Play at your own pace
Features
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Tame the Unknown, Dive into Wonder! A dazzling monster-taming Action RPG! MONGIL: STAR DIVE! A world for monsters, you, and me! Collect adorable monsters and complete your Monster Codex! Find and tame them all, and claim victory in battle using each monster's unique abilities! Quick and easy triple tag team action! Everyone can enjoy MONGIL's intuitive and exhilarating tag team battles! Switch characters in real time as the battle evolves to unleash powerful Tag Skills! Mix and match a variety of characters to build a party bursting with personality. A journey of discovery! Join Cloud, Verna, and their cute kitty companion Nyanners on an adventure in a world home to humans, monsters, elves, beastkin, and more! Play on your terms! Advance the story at your own pace. No need to compete with others or rush to the finish line! Take your time. There's a big world full of unique characters waiting for you to explore! Where will this adventure lead? Meet the mysterious creature "Nyanners" along with a whole cast of captivating characters and reveal your destiny! DIVE into a world of wonder! Make 2026 your year in MONGIL: STAR DIVE! Find the latest news and details on our official community pages! Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Stardive_EN Official X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/Stardive_EN Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stardive_en/ Official Discord: https://discord.com/invite/stardive ※ Additional charges may apply when purchasing paid items. - Provider: Netmarble Corp. - Terms of Use and Availability Period: As stated separately in-game (If no period is specified, the item is considered usable until the end of service.) - Pricing and Payment Methods: As disclosed separately per product. (For purchases made in foreign currencies, the actual charge may differ due to exchange rates and fees.) - Item Delivery Method: Instantly delivered to the purchasing account (character) in-game. - Minimum Specifications: iOS 15.0 or higher [Access Permission Notice] ▶ Required Access Permissions: None ▶ Optional Access Permissions - Notifications: Used to receive push notifications. - Camera: Used for AR content, registering content, or contacting customer support. - Photos: Used when downloading web content. ※ You can use the service even if you do not agree to access permissions. ▶How to Withdraw Permissions - Go to Settings > Select App > Revoke access permissions. ※ This app offers in-app purchases. You can disable this feature by adjusting your device’s settings. ※ By downloading this game, you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. - Terms of Service: https://help.netmarble.com/terms/terms_of_service_en - Privacy Policy: https://help.netmarble.com/en/terms/privacy_policy_en "The ""Morning Star's Pledge"" is shown as a monthly subscription. After purchase, a monthly fee of $6.99 (or the equivalent amount in your local currency) will be charged to your Apple ID. The subscription fee will be automatically charged on a monthly basis from the date of your first payment until you cancel your subscription, and upon renewal of the monthly subscription, the fee will be charged to your Apple ID. Users can cancel their subscription through their Apple account settings. If the subscription is not canceled at least 24 hours before the next billing date, it will be automatically renewed. (※ Subscription cancellations are subject to the mobile store's cancellation policy.)"

About

Arknights

Explore the untamed world of Talos-II as the Endministrator of Endfield Industries. Lead your operators to defend and expand humanity's frontiers, gather resources, and build a new homeland. A new era of change awaits your choice.

Highlights
  • World exploration
  • Resource gathering
  • Base building
  • Operator management
  • Strategic defense
  • Story-driven progression
Features
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Welcome to Talos-II, a world of breathtaking beauty and constant danger. The earliest settlers braved wars and disasters, and through more than 150 years of relentless effort, they carved out a foothold and laid out a new foundation for humanity — the Civilization Band. Yet most of this world remains untamed. Vast wildlands and uninhabited territories stretching toward the horizon still await exploration. Every step forward is shadowed by threats — whether remnants of the past or dangers never before seen. Expansion and exploration, as well as continuity and progression, are the eternal themes throughout the evolution of civilization, and the ultimate pursuit of every life that constitutes it. As the Endministrator of Endfield Industries, you will lead your operators to defend and expand the frontiers of humanity. Your Originium engines rumble in the wildlands while production machinery works around the clock to deploy new AIC Factory production lines. Explore the world of Talos-II and gather various resources. Use the AIC Factory to overcome dangers and work with the operators to build a better homeland for humanity. A new era of change has dawned upon this ancient world. Time to make your choice, Endministrator. ※ The app is free to download, but it offers in-app purchases for certain items (including random items).

Screenshots

MONGIL4 screens
Arknights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MONGIL at 4.8 against Arknights's 4.5. Arknights's advantage is chart position (#111 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. MONGIL sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Arknights sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MONGIL holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 7.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MONGIL's written reviews are positive against 64% of Arknights's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MONGIL ships an update monthly, Arknights every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
MONGIL versus Arknights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMONGILArknights
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4K ratings) — better4.5 (7.4K ratings)
Positive reviews66.8% of reviews — better64.2% of reviews
Number of ratings4K7.4K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#111 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size502 MB3.1 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperNetmarble CorporationGRYPH FRONTIER PTE.LTD.

Customer experience

MONGIL

All ratings4,012 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews316 reviews
Positive66.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative24.7%

Arknights

All ratings6,916 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews765 reviews
Positive64.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative29.3%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MONGIL

Subscriptions1
  • Morning Star's Pledge$6.991 Month
One-time9
  • Special offer4$3.99
  • Special offer7$6.99
  • Special offer8$7.99
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  • Special offer10$9.99
  • Special offer13$12.99
  • Special offer17$16.99
  • Special offer22$21.99
  • Special offer24$23.99
  • Special offer40$39.99
10 purchases

Arknights

One-time10
  • Wondrous View Collection Pack$0.99
  • Grand Vision Arsenal Bundle$0.99
  • Mine bits of Origeometry$1.99
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  • Monthly Pass$4.99
  • Protocol Customized$9.99
  • Value Arsenal Ticket Pack$13.99
  • Omnipresence HH Bundle$14.99
  • Mine a bag of Origeometry$20.99
  • Protocol Flow Bundle$29.99
  • Mine a crate of Origeometry$69.99

Questions

Is MONGIL free?
MONGIL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arknights free?
Arknights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MONGIL or Arknights?
MONGIL is rated higher. MONGIL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Arknights averages 4.5 from 7.4K ratings.
Do MONGIL or Arknights have ads?
Neither MONGIL nor Arknights shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MONGIL or Arknights?
MONGIL ships an update monthly, and Arknights every 6 weeks. Most recently, MONGIL was updated on November 9, 2026 and Arknights on November 9, 2026.

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