Comparison

Arcnova vs Petalshade Mahjong

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

Head to head
About

Arcnova

Immerse yourself in interactive romance stories where your choices shape the narrative and lead to multiple endings. Explore diverse genres from werewolf tales to billionaire dramas and ancient palace romances. New chapters are added weekly, offering endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Branching narrative paths
  • Multiple story endings
  • Diverse romance genres
  • Weekly new chapters
  • Deep romance system
  • Stunning artwork
Features
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Choose your path. Live your story. Fall in love. Choose your path in interactive romance stories. Your choice, your story. Arcnova is the interactive story game where every choice shapes your destiny. Romance an Alpha werewolf. Outsmart a billionaire CEO. Take revenge in another life. With hundreds of branching paths and multiple endings, the story is yours. — EVERY GENRE, EVERY MOOD — • Werewolf & Alpha romance • Billionaire CEO drama • Chinese ancient palace romance • School & college romance • Reborn revenge stories • BL & boys' love • Reverse harem • System & isekai • Mystery & supernatural — WHY ARCNOVA — • Hundreds of choices that change everything • Multiple endings — replay to unlock them all • Deep romance system — your choices build real bonds • Stunning art that brings every scene to life • New chapters added every week — YOUR STORY, YOUR WAY — Will you forgive him or make him pay? Reveal the secret or keep it buried? Stay or walk away? Every decision matters. Every ending is yours to discover. Technical Support:  https://arcnovai.com

About

Petalshade Mahjong

Features
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Clear matching pairs, uncover layered stacks, and plan each move carefully as you work through elegant mahjong-inspired boards. The game uses simple tap controls, readable tile designs, and a portrait layout built for comfortable one-handed play.

Screenshots

Arcnova4 screens
Petalshade Mahjong4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Petalshade Mahjong at none against Arcnova's 7. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Arcnova sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Petalshade Mahjong asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arcnova ships an update every 11 days, Petalshade Mahjong weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Arcnova versus Petalshade Mahjong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcnovaPetalshade Mahjong
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB16 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperShenzhen Miquan Technology Co., Ltd.Mayank Adhikari

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Arcnova

One-time7
  • 10 Diamonds$0.99
  • 20 Diamonds$1.99
  • Welcome Pack$1.99
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  • 50 Diamonds$4.99
  • 100 Diamonds$9.99
  • 200 Diamonds$19.99
  • 500 Diamonds$49.99
None

Petalshade Mahjong

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arcnova free?
Arcnova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Petalshade Mahjong free?
Petalshade Mahjong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arcnova or Petalshade Mahjong have ads?
Neither Arcnova nor Petalshade Mahjong shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arcnova or Petalshade Mahjong?
Arcnova ships an update every 11 days, and Petalshade Mahjong weekly. Most recently, Arcnova was updated on September 20, 2026 and Petalshade Mahjong on September 11, 2026.

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