# Neo Artifacts vs Total Synthesis

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Total Synthesis at 100% against Neo Artifacts's 43%. Total Synthesis also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). Neo Artifacts's advantage is ratings volume (111 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neo Artifacts sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Total Synthesis sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Total Synthesis holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Neo Artifacts has 111 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Neo Artifacts's written reviews are positive against 100% of Total Synthesis's.

Neo Artifacts ships an update every 3 months, Total Synthesis every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neo Artifacts | Total Synthesis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-artifacts-strategy-rpg/id6760394762/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-synthesis-ochem-study/id6796522372/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dragonest](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220669731) | [Sinter Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796522374) |

## What reviewers say

### Neo Artifacts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-artifacts-strategy-rpg/id6760394762)

Collect and train unique characters based on artifacts to fight reality-warping anomalies in a modern urban setting. Explore the city, uncover stories, and engage in strategic tactical battles to protect the future.

**Highlights:** Unique artifact characters with distinct abilities, Urban exploration and reality defense missions, Strategy-first tactical turn-based combat, Freeform character progression and team customization, Uncover lore with the Kantie Foundation, Star-studded voice cast

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Value Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $32.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Total Synthesis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-synthesis-ochem-study/id6796522372)

Master organic chemistry with comprehensive study tools and a unique roguelike deckbuilder. Practice concepts, draw mechanisms, and take mock exams, then use your chemistry knowledge to battle through a dangerous lab.

**Highlights:** 1,000+ practice items across all topics, Interactive electron-pushing arrow drawing, Full mock exams with deferred feedback, Spaced repetition flashcards, Complete reaction library, Roguelike deckbuilder combat, Chemistry-based game mechanics

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neo Artifacts free?

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

### Is Total Synthesis free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Neo Artifacts or Total Synthesis?

Total Synthesis is rated higher. Neo Artifacts averages 4.1 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Total Synthesis averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Neo Artifacts or Total Synthesis have ads?

Neither Neo Artifacts nor Total Synthesis shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Neo Artifacts or Total Synthesis?

Neo Artifacts ships an update every 3 months, and Total Synthesis every 4 days. Most recently, Neo Artifacts was updated on October 19, 2026 and Total Synthesis on October 21, 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.*