# Fallout Shelter — Build Your Underground Vault > Post-apocalyptic underground vault simulation and base-building game. (iPhone/iPad app by Bethesda.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fallout-shelter/id991153141 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Bethesda](https://appshunter.io/developer/547109759) - Category: Games, Role Playing, Simulation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 563,008 App Store ratings · 2,441 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 645 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Russian, European Spanish - Released: 2015-06-15 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fallout-shelter/id991153141/reviews.md ## What is Fallout Shelter? Create a brighter future…underground! Take on your role as Overseer in this base-building and post-apocalyptic simulation game from the Fallout franchise. Build the perfect vault under 2,000 feet of bedrock. Manage your Dwellers, explore the hostile Wasteland, and defend your base against radioactive threats. Lead Dwellers on the quest to true happiness as you expand your vault. Outfit your Dwellers with specialized gear, help them find ideal jobs, and train them to improve S.P.E.C.I.A.L. abilities. Play matchmaker to repopulate your underground fortress. Protect your Dwellers from the dangers of the Wasteland as you oversee your thriving community. Send Dwellers above ground on quests to explore the blasted surface that was left behind. Find adventure, search for life above, and collect survival loot to take back to your vault. Unlock new shelter Seasons featuring limited-time vaults. Craft experimental underground vaults, separate from your main vault, for a chance to win Season-specific, in-game rewards. Download today to take control of your vault and start your underground adventure. FALLOUT SHELTER FEATURES BUILD YOUR PERFECT VAULT - Build a brighter future…underground! You’re in control of a state-of-the-art Vault from Vault-Tec. - Select from a variety of modern-day rooms to turn an excavation beneath 2,000 feet of bedrock into the very picture of underground Vault Life. - Build a Radio Room to recruit new Dwellers or play matchmaker to expand the population. OVERSEE A THRIVING UNDERGROUND COMMUNITY - Get to know your Dwellers and lead them to happiness. - Find their ideal jobs and watch them flourish. - Provide Dwellers with outfits, weapons, and training to improve S.P.E.C.I.A.L. abilities. - Customize the look of any Dweller in the Barbershop. - Prepare your Dwellers to protect against threats from the outside…and within. EXPLORE THE WASTELAND WITH A VARIETY OF QUESTS - Send Dwellers on quests above ground to explore the blasted surface left behind. - Find new armor and weapons, gain experience, and earn Caps. - Encounter new Dwellers to bring back to your vault. - Complete missions to earn handy survival loot, or fail and meet unspeakable death... - Open lunchboxes for a chance to collect Legendary Dwellers, including Lucy MacLean, Sarah Lyons, and Abraham Washington. Vault-Tec has provided the tools, but the rest is up to you. What are you waiting for? Get started building your Vault today for FREE. *** App Store Best of 2015 *** Mobile Game of the Year - 2016 DICE Awards Winner 2015 Golden Joystick Best Handheld/Mobile Game “Bethesda's first entry into iOS gaming is awesome. Game of the Week" - TouchArcade "Probably the best game of E3 2015” – Gizmodo "Fallout Shelter is simple to play and addictive as hell." - GameZone ** Requires iOS 10 or later. Requires at least an iPhone 6S Plus, iPad Air 2, or iPad mini 4 ** This app offers in-app purchases. Please note that you may disable in-app purchasing directly from your device. For more information, visit http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4213. ## Key features - Build underground vault rooms - Manage and train dwellers - Explore the wasteland on quests - Defend against threats - Craft and customize dwellers - Unlock new vault seasons ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Bundle of 5 Lunchboxes | $3.99 | one-time | | Bundle of 15 Lunchboxes | $9.99 | one-time | | Bundle of 40 Lunchboxes | $19.99 | one-time | | Bundle of 5 Mr. Handys | $3.99 | one-time | | Bundle of 5 Pet Carriers | $3.99 | one-time | | Case of Nuka-Cola Quantum | $4.99 | one-time | | Lunchbox | $0.99 | one-time | | Mr. Handy | $0.99 | one-time | | Six Pack | $0.99 | one-time | | Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time | | Bundle of 40 Pet Carriers | $19.99 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #40 in Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store) - #101 in Top Free · Simulation (US App Store) - #94 in Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store) - #93 in Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store) ## What do users think of Fallout Shelter? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Great game - 👍 Fun and addictive - 👍 No ads or mandatory in-app purchases - 👍 Captures the Fallout feel - 👍 Lots of content and customization **Cons** - 🐛 Glitchy room/dweller movement - 🐛 Overpowered enemy attacks - 🐛 Repetitive gameplay after a while - 🐛 Difficult to manage resources long-term - 🐛 Limited end-game content **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes and freezes - Inaccurate incident probability - Dwellers not responding properly during attacks - Wasteland exploration issues - Nuka-Cola room not functioning as expected **Most requested features** - Ability to rearrange/move rooms - More varied quests and exploration - Multiplayer/co-op functionality - Increased population cap - Automatic resource collection while offline - More customization options for dwellers and vault - Ability to trade/interact with other vaults ## Recent user reviews (10 of 2,441) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fallout-shelter/id991153141/reviews.md ### 1/5 — No ad rewards *2026-08-25, version 2.5.1* The first few times I click on the optional ad to receive a reward. It did work, but now it’s glitching to the point where it will make me watch the ad multiple times with no reward and then the countdown until I can watch another ad for reward starts over. ### 1/5 — Fun Until Paywalls *2026-08-25, version 2.5.1* This game is built around an interesting concept of being a vault manager and managing resources to keep your vault alive, and hopefully to thrive. Solid idea. Then wait mechanics set in. And you can speed them up by, you guessed it, micro-transactions. But wait, there’s more! If your vault falls or ends up in a bit of trouble, which WILL happen since the vault is online even when you’re idle! Don’t worry though—you can spend NUKA COLA BOTTLES (which you buy through more microtransactions) to “save” your settlement! You can integrate micro-transactions ethically, by making them entirely optional, cosmetic only, with more than enough content for free players so if you just want a bonus, you can just pay a bit to add some stuff. This game is solidly in the toxic model of F2P games. This game is pay-to-win. In other words… Bethesda pulled another Bethesda. ### 5/5 — da fallout shelter *2026-08-25, version 2.5.1* dis jawn pretty tuff ### 5/5 — Excellent *2026-08-25, version 2.5.1* Really great concept and just the right amount of challenging. It is a little too addictive though. ### 3/5 — The game crashes all the time *2026-08-25, version 2.5.1* The game was working fine on my ipad , but after the recent updates it crashes after a few minutes all the time! I uninstalled the game and reinstalled it but it keeps crashing! ### 3/5 — Always dropping *2026-08-25, version 2.5.1* I’ve played this game in the past, and loved it, but it would just close out of nowhere. So, thought it might be my old tablet, but it’s doing it again with this one. I’ve reported the bug over and over, but still not fixed. ### 5/5 — Great but Eh at the same time. *2026-08-25, version 2.5.1* Don’t get me wrong, I love the game, I always have and I’ve played it for years but the one thing that makes me hate it at the same time and makes me delete it is : every single time I login to play, my bunker gets attacked by deathclaws, every single time first thing before I can even do anything. It wouldn’t be bad if it was just occasional, but every single time I launch it?? Seriously?? It’s stupid asf. I don’t mind the raiders or ghouls or the others that attack your bunker, because they’re easy and they don’t almost kill all of your dwellers before you finally get rid of them. I always take care of the death claws before I close the game but that doesn’t matter, it happens EVERY SINGLE TIME when I first open the game. It’s annoying and just ridiculous. This really needs to fixed. Death claws shouldn’t attack my bunker every single time first thing when I launch the game. It’s the most annoying bs and aggravating thing I have ever dealt with or even seen in a game. I love the game, I truly do, but this is just getting downright old and stupid. It just makes me want to stop delete it and just stop playing it overall. That’s the reason I keep deleting it and do stop playing for weeks, if not longer, at a time. ### 4/5 — Game is great *2026-08-25, version 2.5.1* The game is really awesome and fun and I love that it’s a mobile fallout game but I think it could be better if there was a higher dweller capacity and more space downwards for your vault. I also think it kind of needs more quests ### 4/5 — Is good *2026-08-24, version 2.5.1* It’s all right decent game a little addicting ### 2/5 — Not much to it. *2026-08-24, version 2.5.1* There really isn’t much to do in the game to keep interest. Missions that take hours just to reach the destination, then dine in 5 minutes. Only for it to take hours to get back to the vault. After some time playing boredom enters the game as there is nothing to do but gather resources to keep the vault running. Not much to it. You will become bored sooner than later. ## Frequently asked questions about Fallout Shelter ### What is Fallout Shelter? Fallout Shelter is a base-building and post-apocalyptic simulation game where you take on the role of an Overseer. You are responsible for building and managing an underground vault, ensuring the happiness and survival of its inhabitants, known as Dwellers. ### What are the main features of Fallout Shelter? Key features include building and customizing your underground vault with various rooms, managing your Dwellers by assigning jobs and training their S.P.E.C.I.A.L. abilities, sending Dwellers on quests to explore the wasteland for loot and new recruits, and defending your vault from external and internal threats. ### Is Fallout Shelter free to play? Yes, Fallout Shelter is free to download and play. However, the app does offer in-app purchases, which can be disabled in your device's settings. These purchases can provide advantages or speed up progression. ### What are the system requirements for Fallout Shelter? The game requires iOS 10 or later. For optimal performance, it is recommended to have at least an iPhone 6S Plus, iPad Air 2, or iPad mini 4. ### What is the goal of playing Fallout Shelter? The primary goal is to build and maintain a thriving underground vault community. This involves expanding your vault, keeping your Dwellers happy and productive, protecting them from the dangers of the wasteland, and successfully managing resources for long-term survival. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.5.1 — 2026-07-23 "Vault-Tec Presents: Viva New Vegas -Build limited-time Experimental Vaults: safe, efficient, and only mildly hazardous. -Earn exclusive rewards to boost morale and compliance, and keep your Dwellers happy. -Unlock characters, outfits, weapons and more from Season 2 of the Fallout TV Series! -Spin the Wheel to win Fabulous Prizes. Remember: every spin is a with when Vault-Tec! -Upgrade your Season Pass for premium prizes!" ### 2.5.0 — 2026-07-15 "Vault-Tec Presents: Viva New Vegas -Build limited-time Experimental Vaults: safe, efficient, and only mildly hazardous. -Earn exclusive rewards to boost morale and compliance, and keep your Dwellers happy. -Unlock characters, outfits, weapons and more from Season 2 of the Fallout TV Series! -Spin the Wheel to win Fabulous Prizes. Remember: every spin is a with when Vault-Tec! -Upgrade your Season Pass for premium prizes!" ### 2.4.1 — 2026-06-01 Vault‑Tec has entrusted your Vault with powerful Institute technology. Guard it with your life! - Prevent the Institute from interfering in Vault‑Tec business. - Forge alliances and scour the Wasteland to stockpile Fusion Cores and power the Institute Science Spin. - Complete challenges to unlock Kellogg and reunite him with his infamous sidearm. - Settle in Concord by unlocking its unique theme for your regular Vaults. ### 2.4.0 — 2026-05-26 Vault‑Tec has entrusted your Vault with powerful Institute technology. Guard it with your life! - Prevent the Institute from interfering in Vault‑Tec business. - Forge alliances and scour the Wasteland to stockpile Fusion Cores and power the Institute Science Spin. - Complete challenges to unlock Kellogg and reunite him with his infamous sidearm. - Settle in Concord by unlocking its unique theme for your regular Vaults. ### 2.3.1 — 2026-04-13 Welcome to your new Vault, built in the shadow of a derelict Enclave base. Your mission: Secure control of gold bullion. - Defend your new Experimental Vault from the Enclave and other aggressors. - Send your best Dwellers on quests to collect more gold and uncover who’s behind the Enclave attacks. - Complete challenges to unlock the Enclave Mobile Base Crawler, Living Room, and Cafeteria themes. - Trade your Bullion for all kinds of rewards by spinning the Capitalist Wheel. ## Apps similar to Fallout Shelter | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Minecraft: Play with Friends!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minecraft-play-with-friends/id479516143) | 4.5 (830,835) | $6.99 | Games | | [Roblox](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152) | 4.5 (19,885,943) | Free | Games | | [Zero City: Zombie Shelter Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-city-zombie-shelter-game/id1463289293) | 4.7 (15,353) | Free | Games | | [SimCity BuildIt](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simcity-buildit/id913292932) | 4.1 (84,862) | Free | Games | | [Forge of Empires: Build a City](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-of-empires-build-a-city/id711455226) | 4.6 (168,054) | Free | Games | | [Clash of Clans](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clash-of-clans/id529479190) | 4.8 (2,769,725) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Bethesda - [DOOM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doom/id336347946) - [Fallout Pip-Boy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fallout-pip-boy/id1049061806) - [The Elder Scrolls: Legends CCG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elder-scrolls-legends-ccg/id1084019358) - [The Elder Scrolls: Blades](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-elder-scrolls-blades/id1358476597) - [DOOM II](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doom-ii/id1470090748) All apps by Bethesda: https://appshunter.io/developer/547109759 ## Related topics [mutant fridge mayhem](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mutant-fridge-mayhem) · [base building](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/base-building) · [oxygen not included](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/oxygen-not-included) · [fallout shelter](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/fallout-shelter) · [fallout](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/fallout) · [bethesda games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bethesda-games) · [fallout shelter online](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/fallout-shelter-online) · [fallout shelter cheats](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/fallout-shelter-cheats) · [shelter games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/shelter-games) · [bunker games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bunker-games) · [bunker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bunker) · [bunker survival](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bunker-survival) · [games like fallout shelter](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/games-like-fallout-shelter) · [fallout shelters](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/fallout-shelters) · [battle of the bulge](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/battle-of-the-bulge) · [post apocalypse games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/post-apocalypse-games) · [base builder](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/base-builder) · [fallout 4](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/fallout-4) · [fallout 76](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/fallout-76) · [pip boy](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/pip-boy) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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