Comparison

VoxelReconstruct vs The Night Archive

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

Head to head
About

VoxelReconstruct

Features
Read full description

VoxelReconstruct is a touch-first 3D molecular-assembly puzzle game. You pick atoms from the periodic table and bond them into molecules and crystals following real chemistry — every element has its own valence (the number of free radicals it can bond) and atomic radius, attraction and repulsion derive from size, and a curated bonding whitelist decides which atoms may join. Grow a molecule past a level's threshold and you win. It's a learn-as-you-play chemistry game, made for students building an intuition for stereochemical formulas. [How it plays] ‧ Touch-first: one "Mode" button switches between Navigate (drag to rotate, pinch to zoom) and Place (tap a free-bond dot to drop an atom) ‧ You place the first atom: an empty molecule grows from the moment you tap — nothing is seeded ‧ You choose the element AND the bond order: single –, double =, triple ≡, and coordinate → (a lone pair bonding into an empty orbital) ‧ Real chemistry: VSEPR geometry, ionic vs covalent bonds, multi-bonds that merge radicals so N≡N and O=C=O form naturally ‧ Advanced bonding: coordinate bonds build NH₄⁺, H₃O⁺ and metal complexes, with formal charge / oxidation state shown (e.g. [Cu(NH₃)₄]²⁺ = +2) ‧ Ring closure: two open atoms that come close can bond directly to close a ring (cyclohexane, etc.) ‧ The full periodic table (118 elements), each with its valence, radius and Jmol CPK colour ‧ Curated levels: each level fixes which pairs may bond and mixes in "trap" elements that won't stick — a wrong element is a mistake, three mistakes fail the level; some levels also require a variety of different elements ‧ Full-Table Sandbox: a free-play mode with every element, no mistakes and no failing ‧ Instant English / Traditional-Chinese switch, haptic feedback, progress saved on device (SwiftData) [Pricing] ‧ Free: the complete story campaign, fully playable ‧ Pro (one-time purchase): unlocks only the Full-Table Sandbox — build freely with the whole table ‧ Players who bought the earlier paid version are upgraded to Pro for free automatically [Who it's for] ‧ Chemistry students and enthusiasts building intuition for valence, bonding and 3D formulas ‧ Players who enjoy puzzle and building games ‧ Anyone who wants a gentle, hands-on take on atomic and molecular science [Privacy & Security] ‧ Game progress stays only on your device — nothing is uploaded to the developer ‧ No personal data collection, no ads, no tracking ‧ Built entirely with Apple frameworks, independently by Intoxicated Child Studio Reconstruct your molecules among the atoms

About

The Night Archive

Features
Read full description

Before midnight, put the truth on record. The Night Archive is an AI-driven interactive mystery game. Become a night investigator, reopen sealed case files, examine clues, question testimonies, and make critical choices that shape the course of each story. A clerk vanishes from a border town on a rainy night. A lighthouse suddenly goes dark inside a fogbound harbor. An unnumbered carriage arrives at a storm-struck station. An ancient bell swings in silence at a snow-covered temple. Twelve standalone cases await, each hiding a different truth. Every investigation consumes precious time, and every decision can change the situation. Question the people involved, inspect traces left behind, uncover contradictions between testimony and physical evidence, and assemble scattered discoveries into a complete chain of evidence. Who can you trust? Which clues are carefully planted distractions? Can you uncover the real answer before midnight? Features: • Twelve standalone mystery stories unlocked through your progress • AI-assisted narration that responds to your actions with coherent, atmospheric results • Constantly advancing time that gives every choice weight • Collect and cross-check clues to expose contradictions • Multiple investigative paths and different endings • Original music for each story, creating an immersive mystery atmosphere • A complete investigation log for reviewing your actions and discoveries • Game Center achievements and leaderboards The truth will not reveal itself. Open the archive, step into the night, and finish your investigation before the final bell.

Screenshots

VoxelReconstruct3 screens
The Night Archive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Night Archive at every 2 weeks against VoxelReconstruct's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VoxelReconstruct ships an update every 8 months, The Night Archive every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
VoxelReconstruct versus The Night Archive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoxelReconstructThe Night Archive
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB911 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKuo-Tsun Huang婷 刘

In-app purchases

None

VoxelReconstruct

No in-app purchases

None

The Night Archive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VoxelReconstruct free?
VoxelReconstruct is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Night Archive free?
The Night Archive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VoxelReconstruct or The Night Archive have ads?
Neither VoxelReconstruct nor The Night Archive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VoxelReconstruct or The Night Archive?
VoxelReconstruct ships an update every 8 months, and The Night Archive every 2 weeks. Most recently, VoxelReconstruct was updated on October 13, 2026 and The Night Archive on October 20, 2026.

Other comparisons