# Arknights vs Aniimo

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aniimo at weekly against Arknights's every 6 weeks. Aniimo also leads on chart position (#11 vs #137). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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.

Aniimo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.2K and 8.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Arknights's written reviews are positive against 66% of Aniimo's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Arknights | Aniimo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arknights-endfield/id6752642477/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aniimo/id6759098797/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.2K | **8.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **66.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #137 | **#11** |
| Size | 3.1 GB | 3.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [GRYPH FRONTIER PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701568466) | [PAWPRINT INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876863099) |

## What reviewers say

### Arknights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arknights-endfield/id6752642477)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Free · Role Playing, #158 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

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


### Aniimo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aniimo/id6759098797)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Free · Adventure, #11 Top Free · Role Playing, #50 Top Grossing · Adventure, #105 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aniimo: 60 Lumin Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aniimo: 300 Lumin Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Aniimo: Monthly Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Aniimo: Advanced Comp. Handbook | $9.99 | one-time |
| Aniimo: Collector’s Comp. Handbook | $10.00 | one-time |
| Aniimo: 980 Lumin Crystals | $14.99 | one-time |
| Aniimo: Collector’s Comp. Handbook | $19.99 | one-time |
| Aniimo: 1,980 Lumin Crystals | $29.99 | one-time |
| Aniimo: 3,280 Lumin Crystals | $49.99 | one-time |
| Aniimo: 6,480 Lumin Crystals | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 8.3K 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 #11. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*