# Before I Come In vs Arcnova

The clearest difference is update cadence: Arcnova at every 10 days against Before I Come In's every 3 weeks. Before I Come In's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Before I Come In sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Arcnova sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Before I Come In against 5.0 for Arcnova. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

Before I Come In ships an update every 3 weeks, Arcnova every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Before I Come In | Arcnova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/before-i-come-in/id6747706999/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcnova-interactive-novels/id6764068640/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 926 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ambrus Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773215896) | [Shenzhen Miquan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540058564) |

## What reviewers say

### Before I Come In

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/before-i-come-in/id6747706999)

Experience a unique blend of visual novel storytelling and brick-breaking mechanics. Navigate narratives by swiping and engage in strategic 'persuasion battles' where your character's stats influence the strength of your attacks.

**Highlights:** Interactive visual novel storytelling, Breakout-style brick-breaking mechanics, Character attribute development, Strategic 'persuasion battles', Special 'ammo' types for attacks, Narrative choices affecting gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tyler Independent Story | $1.79 | one-time |
| Tyler Independent Story | $2.39 | one-time |
| Tyler Independent Story | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dennis Main Storyline | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bundle: Dennis + Tyler | $6.99 | one-time |


### 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 (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Points 1000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Points 3000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Points 5000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Points 10000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Points 20000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 200 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Points 50000 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Before I Come In free?

Before I Come In 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, Before I Come In or Arcnova?

Before I Come In and Arcnova are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Before I Come In or Arcnova have ads?

Neither Before I Come In nor Arcnova shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Before I Come In or Arcnova?

Before I Come In ships an update every 3 weeks, and Arcnova every 10 days. Most recently, Before I Come In was updated on October 24, 2026 and Arcnova on October 25, 2026.

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