Snapkist vs The Artisan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Snapkist
This physics-based puzzle game features charming, magnet-like creatures that you snap and merge to create larger forms. Enjoy satisfying ASMR-inspired sound effects and brain-teasing challenges with cute aesthetics. It's easy to learn but offers increasing difficulty for extended play.
- Magnetic snapping and repelling mechanics
- Creature transformation through merging
- Coin accumulation for extra points
- ASMR-inspired sound effects
- Brain-teasing physics puzzles
- Unlockable secret level
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Experience the Magnetic Snapping Satisfaction of Snapkist! Welcome to the world of Snapkist, the most adorable physics-based game you’ll ever play. Discover a collection of charming, magnet-like creatures that just want to connect! How to play this amazing kinetic puzzle. Snap & Repel: Use intuitive touch controls to drop then maneuver your creatures by tilting your device. Watch as they snap together with satisfying force or repel away based on their magnetic polarity. Transform: Bring them together to trigger a magical transformation! Watch your small, cute creatures combine into larger, more complex shapes. Watch gold coins accumulate and harvest them to earn extra point but don't wait too long, they will vanish. Why You’ll Love Snapkist: Satisfying Feedback: Every snap is accompanied by ASMR-inspired sound effects that make every move feel deeply rewarding. Brain-Teasing Puzzles: As you progress, the puzzles get trickier, requiring careful planning and perfect placement. Cute Aesthetics: Immerse yourself in a world of vibrant colors, soft glows, and irresistibly cute character. Easy to Learn, Hard to Master: Perfect for a quick five-minute break or a long session of relaxation. The secret level: Unlock a hidden secret level after mastering the first level. This is where you'll be challennged. Are you ready for fun? Download Snapkist today.
The Artisan
A logic puzzle game where you restore shattered stained-glass windows in ancient temples. Use deduction to partition grids, following rules about stars, region sizes, and lead walls. Immerse yourself in a serene, visually stunning experience.
- Restore stained-glass windows
- Logic puzzle gameplay
- Handcrafted campaign
- Endless puzzle generation
- Multiple grid dimensions
- Smart hint system
- Calming ambient sounds
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Step into the shoes of a master glassmaker in The Artisan, a serene and visually stunning logic puzzle game. Your mission is to restore the sacred, shattered stained-glass windows of forgotten temples to let the light shine once again. Using deduction and logical reasoning, partition each grid into beautiful colored glass regions. Follow five simple rules to guide your craft: separate sparkling stars, match target region sizes, align lead walls, collect colored gems, and pave the grid with specific shapes. Key Features: - Story Campaign: Progress through 11 handcrafted levels, tracing your journey from apprentice to celestial artisan. - Infinite Mode: Generate endless logically solvable puzzles on demand with Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty levels. - Dynamic Glass Textures: Experience gorgeous, hand-blown stained-glass textures generated in real time as you paint. - Shop & Customization: Earn coins to unlock beautiful themes (Cathedral, Midnight, Forest) and collect unique avatars. - Global Leaderboards: Show off your puzzle-solving skills and compete with other players on the Weekly and All-Time rankings. - Smart Assistance: Get help when stuck with undo-compatible hints or request a new layout when needed. Restore the temples, master the logic, and become the Guardian of Light.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Snapkist at 100% against The Artisan's 31%. Snapkist also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). The Artisan's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1) and chart position (#205 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. The Artisan sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Snapkist asks for nothing beyond the download.
Snapkist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Artisan has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Snapkist's written reviews are positive against 31% of The Artisan's.
Snapkist ships an update every 2 days, The Artisan every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Snapkist | The Artisan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.3 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 31.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #205 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dung Le | Michel Morcos |
Customer experience
Snapkist
The Artisan
In-app purchases
Snapkist
No in-app purchases
The Artisan
- Booster Pack$0.99
- No Ads$5.99









