Comparison

Arknights vs Aniimo

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

Head to head
About

Arknights

Explore the untamed world of Talos-II as the Endministrator of Endfield Industries. Lead your operators to defend and expand humanity's frontiers, gather resources, and build a new homeland. A new era of change awaits your choice.

Highlights
  • World exploration
  • Resource gathering
  • Base building
  • Operator management
  • Strategic defense
  • Story-driven progression
Features
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Welcome to Talos-II, a world of breathtaking beauty and constant danger. The earliest settlers braved wars and disasters, and through more than 150 years of relentless effort, they carved out a foothold and laid out a new foundation for humanity — the Civilization Band. Yet most of this world remains untamed. Vast wildlands and uninhabited territories stretching toward the horizon still await exploration. Every step forward is shadowed by threats — whether remnants of the past or dangers never before seen. Expansion and exploration, as well as continuity and progression, are the eternal themes throughout the evolution of civilization, and the ultimate pursuit of every life that constitutes it. As the Endministrator of Endfield Industries, you will lead your operators to defend and expand the frontiers of humanity. Your Originium engines rumble in the wildlands while production machinery works around the clock to deploy new AIC Factory production lines. Explore the world of Talos-II and gather various resources. Use the AIC Factory to overcome dangers and work with the operators to build a better homeland for humanity. A new era of change has dawned upon this ancient world. Time to make your choice, Endministrator. ※ The app is free to download, but it offers in-app purchases for certain items (including random items).

About

Aniimo

Explore a vast open world, capture and collect unique creatures, and twine with them to gain new abilities. Engage in thrilling battles, customize your personal space, and embark on an epic journey of discovery and adventure.

Highlights
  • Open-world exploration
  • Creature capturing and collecting
  • Twine with creatures for abilities
  • Real-time battles (PvEVP)
  • Personal RV customization
  • Multiplayer interaction
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Aniimo is a free-to-play, next-gen creature-catching open-world RPG. On the vast continent of Idyll, you'll encounter countless unique creatures known as Aniimo. Twine with them and experience the beauty of this world from a completely new perspective and with new abilities. You can also travel to a metropolis floating in the sky, where you'll meet other Pathfinders, share stories, and engage in thrilling competitive battles. Choose your Aniimo and embark on an epic journey - one full of exploration, discovery, and adventure! Seize every chance to capture and collect Aniimo to your heart's desire! When embarking on an adventure on Idyll, anyone you meet can become a companion! Catch Aniimo using Aniipods, set traps and time your catch perfectly - enjoy the thrill and uncertainty of every moment! Unique Aniimo will appear according to the environment, weather, phenomena and time of day. Most Aniimo can evolve, making collecting and discovering Aniimo even more exciting. Twine with Aniimo to feel the world like they do On your journey of adventure you can Twine with Aniimo and essentially become any Aniimo that you collect. Use the Aniimo’s skills to solve puzzles, win battles and overcome challenges! Twine with Aniimo, to see the world from a brand new perspective. Jump into the adventure and enjoy exploring an expansive open world The continent of Idyll is expansive and alive with beauty and the perfect setting to capture, to Twine, to find answers and for the Aniimo to reach their full potential. Challenge, race, discover... immersive exploration ensures every step of the journey is engaging. Whether you're gliding, diving, burrowing... you can step foot anywhere. Join exciting real-time challenges with Aniimo In the vast world of Aniimo, every real-time challenge is full of unknowns and surprises. The PVEVP mode "Egg Heist" allows you to join a 3-player team anytime to engage in real-time searches and battles in the Lost Isles. Whether you're solo, multiplayer, adventuring, battling, or simply looking to quickly become stronger, here, every challenge is real and instantaneous! Enjoying camping and roadtrips with your friends Each Pathfinder now owns a personal RV on the vast continent of Idyll, parked at a campsite in this open world, where they can meet and interact with other players. When you return to Homeland with your RV, you can plant crops, build decorations, and freely arrange your space with Aniimo to transform the entire Homeland into a warm, fun, and interactive immersive paradise.

Screenshots

Arknights4 screens
Aniimo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aniimo at weekly against Arknights's every 6 weeks. Aniimo also leads on chart position (#12 vs #137). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Arknights sells 23 one-off in-app purchases and Aniimo sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aniimo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.2K and 8.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Arknights's written reviews are positive against 66% of Aniimo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arknights ships an update every 6 weeks, Aniimo weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Arknights versus Aniimo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArknightsAniimo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (7.2K ratings)4.7 (8.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.5% of reviews66.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.2K8.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#137#12 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.1 GB3.5 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperGRYPH FRONTIER PTE.LTD.PAWPRINT INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD

Customer experience

Arknights

All ratings6,916 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews755 reviews
Positive64.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative29.3%

Aniimo

Written reviews341 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

23 purchases

Arknights

One-time23
  • Wondrous View Collection Pack$0.99
  • Homecoming Curios Collection Pack$0.99
  • Grand Vision Arsenal Bundle$0.99
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  • Mine bits of Origeometry$1.99
  • Monthly Pass$4.99
  • Mine a set of Origeometry$8.99
  • Protocol Customized$9.99
  • Mine a pile of Origeometry$12.99
  • Value Arsenal Ticket Pack$13.99
  • Omnipresence HH Bundle$14.99
  • Winter Hunt HH Bundle$14.99
  • Dawnstar HH Bundle$14.99
  • Rift Vigile HH Bundle$14.99
  • Expurgatory HH Bundle$14.99
  • Pugilistic HH Bundle$14.99
  • Spectral Splendor HH Bundle$14.99
  • Discount Arsenal Bundle$16.99
  • All Rounder Bundle$19.99
  • Standard Arsenal Bundle$19.99
  • Mine a bag of Origeometry$20.99
  • Protocol Flow Bundle$29.99
  • Mine a box of Origeometry$33.99
  • Mine a crate of Origeometry$69.99
10 purchases

Aniimo

One-time10
  • Aniimo: 60 Lumin Crystals$0.99
  • Aniimo: 300 Lumin Crystals$4.99
  • Aniimo: Monthly Pass$4.99
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  • Aniimo: Advanced Comp. Handbook$9.99
  • Aniimo: Collector’s Comp. Handbook$10.00
  • Aniimo: 980 Lumin Crystals$14.99
  • Aniimo: Collector’s Comp. Handbook$19.99
  • Aniimo: 1,980 Lumin Crystals$29.99
  • Aniimo: 3,280 Lumin Crystals$49.99
  • Aniimo: 6,480 Lumin Crystals$99.99

Questions

Is Arknights free?
Arknights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aniimo free?
Aniimo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arknights or Aniimo?
Aniimo is rated higher. Arknights averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while Aniimo averages 4.7 from 8.2K ratings.
Do Arknights or Aniimo have ads?
Neither Arknights nor Aniimo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arknights or Aniimo?
Arknights ships an update every 6 weeks, and Aniimo weekly. Most recently, Arknights was updated on October 25, 2026 and Aniimo on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Arknights or Aniimo?
Arknights currently peaks at #137 in the App Store charts, and Aniimo at #12. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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