# Craftbound - MMO Idle RPG — New Incremental MMORPG Game > MMO idle RPG with player economy, crafting, and character customization. (iPhone/iPad app by Polybit Studio Pty Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftbound-mmo-idle-rpg/id1591347005 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Polybit Studio Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425804524) - Category: Games, Role Playing, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 1,169 App Store ratings · 488 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 10 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese and 4 more - Released: 2022-08-25 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftbound-mmo-idle-rpg/id1591347005/reviews.md ## What is Craftbound? Craftbound is an MMORPG idle/incremental game with a clean interface and charming pixel art. Featuring many skills, combined with a player based economy, and in-depth mechanics. Enjoy everything you love about your favorite MMORPG’s —without the time investment. Craftbound is accessible to all players, with no pay-to-win or paywalled content. Rewarded video ads and in-app purchases are completely up-to you. Begin your idle adventure, and join the growing global community. FEATURES - Player based economy and trading market. - Advanced mechanics for idle veterans, and simple mode for casual players. - Travel across the beautifully crafted world map with unique locations. - Hundreds of items including rare’s, epics and legendaries. - Customisable character with unlock-able cosmetics. - Cloud saving, fast native performance, real-time notifications, and so much more! Craftbound is still in early access, and will evolve as you play, and give feedback. New updates and content will be continuously added. Your progress will never be reset. An internet connection is required to play, however idle progress continues while offline. ## Key features - Player-based economy and trading - Deep mechanics for veterans, simple mode for casuals - Hundreds of craftable items - Customizable characters with cosmetics - World map with unique locations - Cloud saving and real-time notifications ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Triple Inventory Space | $4.99 | one-time | | All Bundle | $14.99 | one-time | | Double XP | $9.99 | one-time | | Double Offline Limit | $4.99 | one-time | | Cup of Tea | $0.99 | one-time | | Double Shot Frappuccino | $5.99 | one-time | | Cup of Coffee | $2.99 | one-time | | All Bundle: Launch Offer | $7.99 | one-time | | All Bundle: Holiday Offer | $7.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Craftbound? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Lots of potential - 👍 Great concept - 👍 Enjoyable idle gameplay - 👍 Player-driven economy - 👍 Minimal ads - 👍 Crafting system with depth - 👍 Promising for the future **Cons** - 🐛 Buggy and unstable - 🐛 Frequent crashes - 🐛 UI/UX issues - 🐛 Inventory management problems - 🐛 Progression system unclear - 🐛 Lack of content and features **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent crashes and app refreshes - Issues with gathering and crafting tasks - Problems with Apple ID sign-in and account creation - Inconsistent behavior when switching between activities **Most requested features** - Expand the game world and content - Add more character customization options - Implement a chat system for player interaction - Improve the player market and trading experience - Introduce combat, quests, and other gameplay loops - Provide better onboarding and tutorials for new players ## Recent user reviews (10 of 488) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftbound-mmo-idle-rpg/id1591347005/reviews.md ### 5/5 — No update for 3 years *2026-07-09, version 1.3.1* Please come back and keep building this. It’s so much fun. There’s a solid amount of us that are loyal! So much fun and great for passing time and checking in on a game. ### 1/5 — Is this game dead? *2026-05-29, version 1.3.1* Bought the “all bundle”, only to discover this game is dead. I feel scammed. Game should not be in the App Store. ### 1/5 — No updates *2026-05-24* No updates for 3+ years ### 4/5 — Entretenido!! *2026-05-14, version 1.3.1* Juego tranquilo que no pide estar pendiente continuamente, totaente afk. Estaría bie que implementarqn algunas nuevas mecanicas tipo combate para ya hacerlo un juego excelente ### 5/5 — yes *2026-04-16, version 1.3.1* kinda like melvor idle but seems like it might be better in the future ### 3/5 — Had potential *2026-04-11, version 1.3.1* After trying it I really liked it but it’s no longer updated and the quest system never made its way into the game. Such a shame. ### 1/5 — Very bad UX *2026-03-25, version 1.3.1* UX of the game is terrible. These developers have a long way to go before making something enjoyable and consistent ### 3/5 — I can’t Sign in with Apple *2026-02-28, version 1.3.1* Can you at least make a option to sign in with Game Center or google ### 5/5 — Best long term game *2026-02-18, version 1.3.1* Enjoying playing this even if it’s slow. It feels very rewarding though ### 5/5 — I really love this game ❤️ *2026-02-16, version 1.3.1* Thanks 🙏 ## Frequently asked questions about Craftbound ### What kind of game is Craftbound? Craftbound is an MMORPG idle/incremental game featuring a player-based economy, deep mechanics, and charming pixel art. It allows players to enjoy MMORPG elements without a significant time investment. Idle progress continues even when offline. ### What are the main features of Craftbound? Key features include a player-driven economy and trading market, advanced mechanics for experienced players and a simpler mode for casuals, a vast world map with unique locations, hundreds of craftable items, customizable characters with unlockable cosmetics, and cloud saving for progress. ### Is Craftbound free to play? Yes, Craftbound is free to play with no pay-to-win or paywalled content. Monetization comes from optional rewarded video ads and in-app purchases, which are entirely up to the player. ### What platforms is Craftbound available on? The description mentions fast native performance and cloud saving, implying it is a mobile application. An internet connection is required to play, though idle progress can continue offline. ### How does the player economy work? The game features a player-based economy and trading market, allowing players to interact and trade items with each other. This system is a core part of the MMORPG experience within the idle gameplay framework. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.1 — 2023-05-13 For this release, we've focused on new content. We've added new locations, gathering items and crafting recipes. We've also balanced item stats and prices and made quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes. NEW - New locations have been added, with new items to gather, improving the overall leveling progression. - New crafting recipes have been added, with some introducing different weightings for stats. For example, the new capes give more progress than any other stat. - We've added a new view outlining the rules for online play; it's displayed to all new and existing players. IMPROVED - The world map has been improved to handle more locations. You can zoom into the map using the new magnify button or double-tapping. - You can now see the item level on all gear. - We've added most of the UI translations for current languages — thank you to our community translators! We're also now using ChatGPT for translations to get them out faster, with community translators improving them over time. - Korean translations have been added using only ChatGPT. FIXED - Fixed an issue with XP overflow, causing the server to crash. - Fixed an annoying bug that was causing the message "Oops! There was an error." to pop up after the server restarts. - Fixed a bug where marketplace listings could unexpectedly disappear. CHANGED - Gear sell prices have been slightly lowered, with the most significant impact on lower rarity gear. This is a correction to previously inaccurate prices. - CP/GP has been lowered on Rings and Accessory gear. This is a correction to previously inaccurate stats. - Yield is now only found on gear specific to gathering-only skills. - Renamed Snowfall Plains to Snowfall Peaks. - Evergreen Forest has been changed to Sunny Meadows, and Evergreen Forest is now a new location. - Fox Pelt has been changed from rare to uncommon. ### 1.3.0 — 2023-05-09 For this release, we've focused on new content. We've added new locations, gathering items and crafting recipes. We've also balanced item stats and prices and made quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes. NEW - New locations have been added, with new items to gather, improving the overall leveling progression. - New crafting recipes have been added, with some introducing different weightings for stats. For example, the new capes give more progress than any other stat. - We've added a new view outlining the rules for online play; it's displayed to all new and existing players. IMPROVED - The world map has been improved to handle more locations. You can zoom into the map using the new magnify button or double-tapping. - You can now see the item level on all gear. - We've added most of the UI translations for current languages — thank you to our community translators! We're also now using ChatGPT for translations to get them out faster, with community translators improving them over time. - Korean translations have been added using only ChatGPT. FIXED - Fixed an issue with XP overflow, causing the server to crash. - Fixed an annoying bug that was causing the message "Oops! There was an error." to pop up after the server restarts. - Fixed a bug where marketplace listings could unexpectedly disappear. CHANGED - Gear sell prices have been slightly lowered, with the most significant impact on lower rarity gear. This is a correction to previously inaccurate prices. - CP/GP has been lowered on Rings and Accessory gear. This is a correction to previously inaccurate stats. - Yield is now only found on gear specific to gathering-only skills. - Renamed Snowfall Plains to Snowfall Peaks. - Evergreen Forest has been changed to Sunny Meadows, and Evergreen Forest is now a new location. - Fox Pelt has been changed from rare to uncommon. ### 1.2.0 — 2023-03-05 Mail and Craftbound ID has been introduced in this release. You can now send items and gold to other players using your new Craftbound ID. NEW - You can now send mail to other players, including items and gold. Tap the Activity tab to find the new Mail view. - Introducing Craftbound ID, a unique username and 4-digit number to share with other players for sending mail, and other features in future releases. You can find your Craftbound ID in More → Character. IMPROVED - Dutch and Japanese translations have been added —thank you to our community translators! FIXED - Fixed an issue with pop-ups not being displayed. ### 1.1.1 — 2023-02-10 For this release, we've made some improvements to the Market. You can now buy the amount you need from listings, and sort/filter them to find what you're looking for. We've also added some new languages to improve localisation. NEW - You can now buy a specific amount from a listing. The listing will be removed when the final item in the stack is purchased. - The Market can now be filtered and sorted similarly to inventory. - Unit price is now displayed for listings in the Market. - Added Dutch, Hungarian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Turkish localisations. Translations are still partial and will be improved over the following updates. IMPROVED - Time to the next level for gathering is now more accurate. Keep in mind that it uses the best estimate in cases where chance-based abilities are used in the rotation. - When you buy the All Bundle, the other in-app purchases will now show as purchased. - Push notifications can now be enabled and disabled from More → Settings. - Market listings will now stay up to date by refreshing every minute. Expired listings will also no longer be visible. - Market listings are now ordered by the newest first. FIXED - Fixed an issue with the travelling confirmation alert now displaying when crafting. - Fixed an issue with some popovers not displaying on smaller iPads. They are now replaced with alerts. - Fixed an issue where an item you've listed isn't immediately shown in Your Listings. - Fixed an issue with the notifications view not being dismissed. ### 1.1 — 2023-02-10 For this release, we've made some improvements to the Market. You can now buy the amount you need from listings, and sort/filter them to find what you're looking for. We've also added some new languages to improve localisation. NEW - You can now buy a specific amount from a listing. The listing will be removed when the final item in the stack is purchased. - The Market can now be filtered and sorted similarly to inventory. - Unit price is now displayed for listings in the Market. - Added Dutch, Hungarian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Turkish localisations. Translations are still partial and will be improved over the following updates. IMPROVED - Time to the next level for gathering is now more accurate. Keep in mind that it uses the best estimate in cases where chance-based abilities are used in the rotation. - When you buy the All Bundle, the other in-app purchases will now show as purchased. - Push notifications can now be enabled and disabled from More → Settings. - Market listings will now stay up to date by refreshing every minute. Expired listings will also no longer be visible. - Market listings are now ordered by the newest first. FIXED - Fixed an issue with the travelling confirmation alert now displaying when crafting. - Fixed an issue with some popovers not displaying on smaller iPads. They are now replaced with alerts. - Fixed an issue where an item you've listed isn't immediately shown in Your Listings. - Fixed an issue with the notifications view not being dismissed. ## Apps similar to Craftbound | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Orna: Fantasy RPG Adventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orna-fantasy-rpg-adventure/id1451775309) | 4.7 (4,959) | Free | Games | | [Corah: Multiplayer Idle Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corah-multiplayer-idle-game/id1667152409) | 4.5 (685) | Free | Games | | [Idle Iktah](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-iktah/id1631764038) | 4.8 (2,474) | Free | Games | | [PickCrafter: Mining & Crafting](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickcrafter-mining-and-crafting/id848728690) | 4.8 (13,680) | Free | Games | | [Farm RPG: Text-Based MMO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farm-rpg-text-based-mmo/id1564601242) | 4.9 (12,197) | Free | Games | | [Idle Miner Tycoon: Gold digger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-miner-tycoon-gold-digger/id1116645064) | 4.7 (859,438) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Polybit Studio Pty Ltd - [Debt Snowball - Payoff Planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/debt-snowball-payoff-planner/id1478622759) - [Loot - Savings Goal & Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loot-savings-goal-and-tracker/id1489821186) - [PokeArt - TCG Card Maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokeart-tcg-card-maker/id1494294403) - [Crossy Ducklings](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossy-ducklings/id1500697246) - [Tabata Timer - Boxing Timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-boxing-timer/id6474062808) All apps by Polybit Studio Pty Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/1425804524 ## Related topics [mmo game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mmo-game) · [idle clans](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/idle-clans) · [idle iktah](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/idle-iktah) · [progression games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/progression-games) · [skill tree](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/skill-tree) · [idle crafting](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/idle-crafting) · [idle mmorpg games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/idle-mmorpg-games) · [farm rpg](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/farm-rpg) · [melvor idle](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/melvor-idle) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*