# create the world vs Larva.io

The clearest difference is rating: Larva.io at 3.9 against create the world's 3.4. Larva.io also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ratings volume (80 vs 5). create the world's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 23%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 23 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. create the world sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Larva.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

Larva.io holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Larva.io has 80 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of create the world's written reviews are positive against 23% of Larva.io's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

create the world ships an update every 9 days, Larva.io every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | create the world | Larva.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/create-the-world/id1049683628/reviews) | **[3.9 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larvaio/id1149018143/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **80** |
| Positive reviews | **55.9% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 458 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ShangHai ShiYou Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1049683627) | [Beijing Popeach Network Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/866520139) |

## What reviewers say

### create the world

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/create-the-world/id1049683628)

Create and explore a vast virtual world with endless possibilities. Build your dream home, establish a kingdom with friends, or embark on thrilling adventures. Engage in mining, combat, trading, and more in this expansive sandbox MMORPG.

**Highlights:** World building and customization, Multiplayer collaboration, Resource gathering and crafting, Combat and adventure, Player trading, Home and property design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1金币包 | $1.19 | one-time |
| 8金币包 | $1.19 | one-time |
| 符文周卡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 28金币包 | $4.00 | one-time |
| 时尚战令 | $4.99 | one-time |
| month gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50金币包 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 88金币包 | $12.49 | one-time |
| 附魔战令 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 198金币包 | $28.00 | one-time |
| 298金币包 | $42.49 | one-time |
| 518金币包 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 698金币包 | $99.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great sandbox game
- 👍 Immersive and creative experience
- 🎨 Excellent customization options
- 🤝 Cooperative and exciting multiplayer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues
- 💰 Expensive in-game purchases
- 🌐 Lack of English language support
- 🤯 Confusing for non-Chinese speakers

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or get stuck in the ground
- Sudden crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Disappearing items and home locations

**Requested features**

- Add English language option
- Improve server stability and performance
- Adjust pricing and microtransactions
- Provide more new player guidance


### Larva.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/larvaio/id1149018143)

Engage in a multiplayer battle of survival and growth. Eat dots to grow longer, avoid larger opponents, and strategically outmaneuver others to become the biggest larva. Play online against real players or offline against AI.

**Highlights:** Eat dots to grow longer, Avoid larger worms, Outmaneuver opponents, Multiplayer online battles, Offline AI mode, Become the longest larva

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is create the world free?

create the world is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Larva.io free?

Larva.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, create the world or Larva.io?

Larva.io is rated higher. create the world averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Larva.io averages 3.9 from 80 ratings.

### Do create the world or Larva.io have ads?

Both create the world and Larva.io show ads.

### Which is updated more often, create the world or Larva.io?

create the world ships an update every 9 days, and Larva.io every 23 months. Most recently, create the world was updated on October 20, 2026 and Larva.io on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*