# Arcanterra vs Critter Code

The clearest difference is rating: Arcanterra at 4.8 against Critter Code's 4.3. Arcanterra also leads on ratings volume (743 vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Critter Code's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arcanterra sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Critter Code sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arcanterra holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcanterra has 743 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Arcanterra's written reviews are positive against 33% of Critter Code's.

Arcanterra ships an update every 2 weeks, Critter Code every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arcanterra | Critter Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (743 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcanterra-a-story-driven-rpg/id6744968165/reviews)** | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-code/id6746582689/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **743** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **48.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 502 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Funventure P S A](https://appshunter.io/developer/1344171056) | [POINTY PINE GAMES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817505687) |

## What reviewers say

### Arcanterra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcanterra-a-story-driven-rpg/id6744968165)

Engage in fast-paced, skill-based combat in this action RPG with roguelike elements. Master real-time battles, unlock new talents, and make strategic upgrade choices to grow stronger with each attempt. Explore a fantasy world, collect artifacts, and team up with companions to overcome challenging foes.

**Highlights:** Real-time hack and slash combat, Roguelike progression, Talent system for playstyle enhancement, Permanent character upgrades, Active combat companions, Challenging bosses and enemy waves

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer - 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer - 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer - 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer - 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer - 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer - 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer - 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer - 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer - 25 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer - 30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer - 50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer - 60 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer - 80 | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good story line
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Customizable character
- 👍 Potential for better action RPG gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes and crashes frequently
- 🐛 No 'continue where you left off' option
- 🐛 In-app purchases not received
- 🐛 Clunky controls
- 🐛 Inconsistent hit boxes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at 86% after prologue
- Unable to login after logout
- Losing progress and energy upon crashes

**Requested features**

- Add a 'continue' button after crashes
- Improve Vietnamese translation


### Critter Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-code/id6746582689)

Discover and collect unique monsters by scanning barcodes on everyday items. Train your creatures, evolve them, and engage in turn-based battles to become the ultimate champion. Turn your world into a monster battlefield!

**Highlights:** Scan barcodes to discover monsters, Collect, train, and upgrade Critters, Engage in turn-based battles, Evolve creatures, Real-world item integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Forever | $1.49 | one-time |
| "Start" Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| "Treasure Hunter" Package | $2.79 | one-time |
| Special Supply | $3.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.49 | one-time |
| "Lover's Gold" Package | $6.49 | one-time |
| Special Chest Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| "Premium Treasure" Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| "Space Treasure" Package | $18.99 | one-time |
| Mythical Critter Pack | $54.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arcanterra free?

Arcanterra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Critter Code free?

Critter Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Arcanterra or Critter Code?

Arcanterra is rated higher. Arcanterra averages 4.8 out of 5 from 743 ratings, while Critter Code averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do Arcanterra or Critter Code have ads?

Arcanterra shows ads; Critter Code does not.

### Which is updated more often, Arcanterra or Critter Code?

Arcanterra ships an update every 2 weeks, and Critter Code every 2 months. Most recently, Arcanterra was updated on September 19, 2026 and Critter Code on September 25, 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.*