Comparison

Rival Maze vs The Artisan

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

Head to head
About

Rival Maze

Features
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An adaptation of a board game I used to play during study periods at secondary school. Build your own maze whilst your opponent does the same. Find the hidden exit from your opponent’s maze before they find yours. Take on the AI or play against a nearby player.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Restore stained-glass windows
  • Logic puzzle gameplay
  • Handcrafted campaign
  • Endless puzzle generation
  • Multiple grid dimensions
  • Smart hint system
  • Calming ambient sounds
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Rival Maze4 screens
The Artisan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rival Maze at none against The Artisan's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Rival Maze sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and The Artisan sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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Rival Maze versus The Artisan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRival MazeThe Artisan
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—31.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilippe VoisinMichel Morcos

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rival Maze

Subscriptions2
  • Rival Maze avancé$0.991 Month
  • RivalMaze Pro$2.991 Month
2 purchases

The Artisan

One-time2
  • Booster Pack$0.99
  • No Ads$5.99

Questions

Is Rival Maze free?
Rival Maze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Artisan free?
The Artisan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rival Maze or The Artisan have ads?
The Artisan shows ads; Rival Maze does not.

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