# Green the Planet 2 vs DESERTOPIA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Green the Planet 2 at 91% against DESERTOPIA's 45%. Green the Planet 2 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 287). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Green the Planet 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and DESERTOPIA sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Green the Planet 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 287 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Green the Planet 2's written reviews are positive against 45% of DESERTOPIA's.

Green the Planet 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, DESERTOPIA every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Green the Planet 2 | DESERTOPIA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-the-planet-2/id1069236120/reviews)** | [4.5 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desertopia/id1265572046/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 287 |
| Positive reviews | **91.0% of reviews** | 45.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KIKAKU DAMASHII, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266594502) | [Gamtropy Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265572045) |

## What reviewers say

### Green the Planet 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-the-planet-2/id1069236120)

Travel the universe, transforming barren planets into lush, comfortable habitats. Decompose comets for resources, use specialized tools to revitalize planets, and enjoy a relaxing, rewarding experience.

**Highlights:** Comet decomposition with various weapon types, Planet revitalization using Greenifizers, Advanced spaceship technology and AI support, In-game library for item review, Planet status monitoring system, Auto Collectors for resource gathering

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Ad Skip Function | $2.99 | one-time |
| Analysis Speed Booster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip & Booster Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌱 Relaxing and consistent
- 🔥 Fun and satisfying
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and animations
- 🕹️ Simple yet addictive gameplay
- 🚫 Optional ads with rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow progression and repetitive
- 🤔 Unclear mechanics and lack of guidance
- 🧱 Some indestructible objects make progress difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly
- Inconsistent behavior of auto-collectors

**Requested features**

- More varied planet biomes and content
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Improved UI and controls for weapon selection
- Expanded story and lore


### DESERTOPIA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desertopia/id1265572046)

Transform a barren desert island into a thriving habitat at your own pace. Care for the island, restore wildlife, and make choices that influence its development. Enjoy a therapeutic idle simulator with beautiful art and evolving music.

**Highlights:** Storybook-style art, 100+ animals and 25+ terrain types, Weather and water evaporation mechanics, Multi-layered, evolving music, Interactive events influencing island development, Collect trash to clean the environment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Pass (30 Days) | $19.99 | per month |
| Gem Pack I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Ticket Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack II | $4.99 | one-time |
| NewbiePack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coral reef | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Ticket Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DNAPack001 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack III | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Ancient Island | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cat Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| (Limited) New Year Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| (Limited) New Year Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack IV | $19.99 | one-time |
| (Limited) New Year Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Beautiful art style and relaxing atmosphere
- 🌱 Environmentally-conscious themes
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases required to progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes preventing gameplay
- 🤔 Unclear game mechanics and lack of instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to exit tutorial or instructions screen
- Disappearing wetlands and other lost progress
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More in-depth tutorial and gameplay explanations
- Ability to reset or restart progress
- Faster ways to earn resources and unlock new areas


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Green the Planet 2 free?

Green the Planet 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DESERTOPIA free?

DESERTOPIA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Green the Planet 2 or DESERTOPIA?

Green the Planet 2 is rated higher. Green the Planet 2 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while DESERTOPIA averages 4.5 from 287 ratings.

### Do Green the Planet 2 or DESERTOPIA have ads?

Both Green the Planet 2 and DESERTOPIA show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Green the Planet 2 or DESERTOPIA?

Green the Planet 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and DESERTOPIA every 2 months. Most recently, Green the Planet 2 was updated on October 15, 2026 and DESERTOPIA on October 15, 2026.

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