Comparison

Lore vs Arcnova

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

Head to head
About

Lore

Immerse yourself in interactive stories with romance, mystery, and drama. Engage with characters who proactively message you and drive the narrative. Features premium stories with new chapters released weekly.

Highlights
  • Immersive interactive stories
  • Character interaction and proactive messaging
  • Romance, mystery, and drama genres
  • Premium story library
  • Weekly new chapters
  • All-access subscription
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Lore: Interactive Stories is an interactive fiction app that places you at the center of immersive, character-driven stories. Explore romance, mystery, fantasy, and drama through interactive scenes, meaningful choices, and conversations with characters who have their own goals, secrets, and perspectives. They don't just react to your choices - they reach out, build relationships, and help shape how each story unfolds. Lore's writers previously wrote for Netflix Stories and Episode, where they created the top stories on each platform. We launched with four premium stories and have just added a sixth. THE FATE GAME - A reality dating show where tarot cards shape every decision, and every connection comes with consequences. CLUB HOLLYWOOD - Navigate ambition, relationships, and scandal as you rise through the world of fame and entertainment. MY COLLEGE FANTASY - As the only human at a magic college, your choices could change friendships, rivalries, and the future of two worlds. OUTBREAK ESCAPE - A camping trip turns into a fight for survival when a zombie outbreak changes everything. PLAYING PRINCESS - Step into royal life for three weeks, win over the prince, outsmart court intrigue, and protect a secret that could change everything. MY ITALIAN INTERNSHIP - Chase your dream job in Rome while rivalry, ambition, and unexpected relationships complicate every step. New chapters launch every week, with more stories coming soon. Lore has no ads and no premium choices. The first two chapters of every story are free to play, and an all-access subscription unlocks every chapter across all stories. Privacy Policy: https://getlore.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://getlore.com/tos

About

Arcnova

Immerse yourself in interactive romance stories where your choices shape the narrative and lead to multiple endings. Explore diverse genres from werewolf tales to billionaire dramas and ancient palace romances. New chapters are added weekly, offering endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Branching narrative paths
  • Multiple story endings
  • Diverse romance genres
  • Weekly new chapters
  • Deep romance system
  • Stunning artwork
Features
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Choose your path. Live your story. Fall in love. Choose your path in interactive romance stories. Your choice, your story. Arcnova is the interactive story game where every choice shapes your destiny. Romance an Alpha werewolf. Outsmart a billionaire CEO. Take revenge in another life. With hundreds of branching paths and multiple endings, the story is yours. — EVERY GENRE, EVERY MOOD — • Werewolf & Alpha romance • Billionaire CEO drama • Chinese ancient palace romance • School & college romance • Reborn revenge stories • BL & boys' love • Reverse harem • System & isekai • Mystery & supernatural — WHY ARCNOVA — • Hundreds of choices that change everything • Multiple endings — replay to unlock them all • Deep romance system — your choices build real bonds • Stunning art that brings every scene to life • New chapters added every week — YOUR STORY, YOUR WAY — Will you forgive him or make him pay? Reveal the secret or keep it buried? Stay or walk away? Every decision matters. Every ending is yours to discover. Technical Support:  https://arcnovai.com

Screenshots

Lore4 screens
Arcnova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lore at 1.3K against Arcnova's 4. Lore also leads on chart position (#174 vs unranked). Arcnova's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Lore sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Arcnova sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arcnova holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lore has 1.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lore ships an update every 2 weeks, Arcnova every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Lore versus Arcnova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoreArcnova
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#174 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB72 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSunbird Studio Inc.Shenzhen Miquan Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Lore

All ratings1,303 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral12.3%
Negative17.9%

Arcnova

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Lore

Subscriptions11
  • Story Pass Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Story Pass Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Story Pass Weekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Story Pass Premier3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Story Pass Premier3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Story Pass - Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Story Pass Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Story Pass+$19.991 Month
  • Season Pass Trial3 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Story Pass - Annual$99.991 Year
  • Story Pass - Annual3 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • 2 Additional Story Paths$4.99
  • 1000 Messages$5.99
  • 2000 Messages$9.99
7 purchases

Arcnova

One-time7
  • 10 Diamonds$0.99
  • 20 Diamonds$1.99
  • Welcome Pack$1.99
Show 4 more
  • 50 Diamonds$4.99
  • 100 Diamonds$9.99
  • 200 Diamonds$19.99
  • 500 Diamonds$49.99

Questions

Is Lore free?
Lore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arcnova free?
Arcnova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lore or Arcnova?
Arcnova is rated higher. Lore averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Arcnova averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Lore or Arcnova have ads?
Neither Lore nor Arcnova shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lore or Arcnova?
Lore ships an update every 2 weeks, and Arcnova every 11 days. Most recently, Lore was updated on September 24, 2026 and Arcnova on September 20, 2026.

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