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Upland: City-Builder

Upland: City-Builder

Real-World Map, Tycoon Sim

4.9K ratings
896 reviews
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🕹 Simulation
🏰 Strategy
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Released
December 22, 2019
Updated
October 30, 2026

Developer

Uplandme, Inc
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About

Build and manage real-world cities on a persistent, shared map. Trade virtual properties, design lasting structures, and run businesses in a player-driven economy. Progress never resets, and your decisions shape living neighborhoods.

✓Real-world map city building
✓Persistent progress, no resets
✓Player-driven property trading
✓Design lasting structures
✓Run virtual businesses
✓Cross-platform play
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What users say about Upland

Reviews of Upland are mostly negative: the game is rated 4.1/5 from 4.9K App Store ratings. What users like most: potential for real-world investments, unique gameplay concept. Top complaints: pay-to-progress model, slow progression for free-to-play users. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 💰Potential for real-world investments
  • 🕹️Unique gameplay concept
  • 🌐Connects virtual and real-world properties

Negative things

  • 🤑Pay-to-progress model
  • ⏱️Slow progression for free-to-play users
  • 🤖Questionable bot/fake reviews
  • 🤔Unclear in-game mechanics
  • 🔌Performance and stability issues
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What's New in Upland

1.3.126

October 30, 2026

General improvements and bugfixes

9

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$6.99

City Pass v3

One City Pass

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

i love it

hope work on that verify available in iraq
MFmustafa fadhil

Super fun

I’m loving this game so far. Definitely a longer grind than most games but worth it. I only wish builds didn’t take months or years and I have a stash of over 7000 sparklet and it’s still months. But overall fantastic game with long term playability!
RRcynosure

Too many changes

I stopped playing as much because they changed too many things
MMrrosado

Can’t buy first property

Will stay a one until the the first mission is fixed
Pprinnyangel

Uptastic

I absolutely adore this game. Not only do you get to get in on groundbreaking stuff by owning a piece of virtual property, the game is fun and community awesome. The one thing that could change OSS to lower the cost of everything. Ty
CCryptogrampz
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Purchasing properties often fails

Bug

Disappearing assets and lost progress

Bug

Inconsistent and unreliable gameplay

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Improved onboarding and tutorials

Feature

More control over player movement

Feature

Easier property acquisition for new players

Feature

Expanded map coverage beyond US cities

Feature

Ability to cash out earnings more easily

Feature

FAQ

What is Upland's core gameplay loop?

Upland focuses on strategic city building and property management on a real-world map. Players scout locations, acquire virtual properties, build structures, and trade with others to optimize their portfolios and earn virtual value.

Does Upland have ads?

No, Upland does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play, with optional in-app purchases available for those who wish to accelerate their progress or acquire specific virtual assets.

How does Upland handle player progression?

Upland features a persistent world where progress never resets. However, user reviews suggest a pay-to-progress model and slow progression for free-to-play users, with some users noting unclear in-game mechanics.

Can I play Upland offline?

While Upland features a persistent world that evolves 24/7, active gameplay and trading require an internet connection. The cross-platform progress allows seamless switching between mobile and web, but the core experience is online.

What is the age rating for Upland?

Upland is rated 17+ due to its complex simulation mechanics and potential for virtual economic activities that may be more suitable for mature players.

How often is Upland updated?

The latest version of Upland is 1.3.126, last updated on October 30, 2026. This indicates a consistent update schedule, though specific frequency details are not provided.

What devices does Upland support?

Upland is available on iPhone and iPod devices. Cross-platform progress also allows for seamless play on the web.

What do users like and dislike about Upland?

Users appreciate the unique concept of connecting virtual and real-world properties and the potential for real-world investments. However, common criticisms include the pay-to-progress model, slow free progression, and performance issues.