# Unfolded vs Arcnova

The clearest difference is ads: Arcnova at none against Unfolded's shown. Arcnova also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Unfolded's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unfolded sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Arcnova sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arcnova holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unfolded has 2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Unfolded ships an update every 9 days, Arcnova every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unfolded | Arcnova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unfolded-webtoon-stories/id6741916006/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcnova-interactive-novels/id6764068640/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 954 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [nanobitsoftware.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/307749755) | [Shenzhen Miquan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540058564) |

## What reviewers say

### Unfolded

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unfolded-webtoon-stories/id6741916006)

Engage with official game adaptations of popular WEBTOON series. Customize your avatar, build relationships with characters, and make choices that shape multiple story endings. New episodes are added regularly, offering continuous adventures.

**Highlights:** Official WEBTOON adaptations, Avatar customization, Branching narratives with choices, Relationship building with characters, Multiple story endings, Regularly updated episodes

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seasonal offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Keys Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Conversion Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Offer 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Keys Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Conversion Offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal offer 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Keys Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal offer 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great stories and plots
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing characters
- 👍 Customization options
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with in-app purchases
- 💰 Expensive diamond choices
- 🔒 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to purchase diamonds/keys
- In-app store not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Daily rewards for watching ads
- More books/stories to choose from
- Reduce cost of diamond choices


### Arcnova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcnova-interactive-novels/id6764068640)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unfolded free?

Unfolded 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, Unfolded or Arcnova?

Arcnova is rated higher. Unfolded averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Arcnova averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Unfolded or Arcnova have ads?

Unfolded shows ads; Arcnova does not.

### Which is updated more often, Unfolded or Arcnova?

Unfolded ships an update every 9 days, and Arcnova every 11 days. Most recently, Unfolded was updated on September 23, 2026 and Arcnova on September 20, 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.*