# Reigns vs Arcane Trigger

The clearest difference is price: Arcane Trigger at Free against Reigns's $4.99. Arcane Trigger also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Reigns's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 2.7) and review sentiment (40% vs 25%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Arcane Trigger is free to download; Reigns costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Reigns holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reigns has 37 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Reigns's written reviews are positive against 25% of Arcane Trigger's.

Reigns ships an update daily, Arcane Trigger every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reigns | Arcane Trigger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reigns-beyond/id6762286865/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-trigger/id6785793314/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 298 MB | 909 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) | [MiniWhale](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807022870) |

## What reviewers say

### Reigns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reigns-beyond/id6762286865)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Lead an intergalactic indie rock band on a quest for stardom. Travel the galaxy, recruit alien band members, and rock out while managing ship resources and crew. Make critical decisions to avoid disaster on your stellar tour.

**Highlights:** Unlock legendary Galactic Guitars, Fight pirates and tax collectors, Recruit alien band members, Meet 60+ unique characters, Over 1400 decision cards, Original soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Arcane Trigger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-trigger/id6785793314)

Defend your cottage from shadow creatures pouring from a dimensional rift. Utilize an arcane rifle, craft unique ammunition, and strategically combine buffs to survive increasingly difficult waves and challenging bosses in this roguelike shooter.

**Highlights:** Arcane rifle combat, Bullet crafting with varied attributes, Mix and match trajectory buffs, Roguelike progression, 7 distinct bosses, 240 unique bullet types

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reigns free?

Reigns costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arcane Trigger free?

Arcane Trigger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Reigns or Arcane Trigger?

Reigns is rated higher. Reigns averages 4.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Arcane Trigger averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Reigns or Arcane Trigger have ads?

Neither Reigns nor Arcane Trigger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reigns or Arcane Trigger?

Reigns ships an update daily, and Arcane Trigger every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reigns was updated on September 29, 2026 and Arcane Trigger on September 16, 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.*