# Green the Planet 2 vs Game Developer Tycoon

The clearest difference is update cadence: Green the Planet 2 at every 6 weeks against Game Developer Tycoon's every 11 months. Green the Planet 2 also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 43) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, 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 Game Developer Tycoon sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Green the Planet 2 has 1.4K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Green the Planet 2's written reviews are positive against 83% of Game Developer Tycoon's.

Green the Planet 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Game Developer Tycoon every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Green the Planet 2 | Game Developer Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-the-planet-2/id1069236120/reviews)** | [4.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-developer-tycoon/id1513785897/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **91.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KIKAKU DAMASHII, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266594502) | [HENN Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/734265844) |

## 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


### Game Developer Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-developer-tycoon/id1513785897)

Simulate the life of a game developer, from choosing themes and composing to earning money and building a luxurious home. Aim to become a popular game developer by creating hit games.

**Highlights:** Theme selection, Game composition, Earning money, Building a luxurious home, Becoming a popular developer

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 90 diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 200 diamonds | $7.99 | one-time |
| 550 diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1200 diamonds | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Green the Planet 2 free?

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

### Is Game Developer Tycoon free?

Game Developer Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Green the Planet 2 or Game Developer Tycoon?

Green the Planet 2 is rated higher. Green the Planet 2 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Game Developer Tycoon averages 4.6 from 43 ratings.

### Do Green the Planet 2 or Game Developer Tycoon have ads?

Both Green the Planet 2 and Game Developer Tycoon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Green the Planet 2 or Game Developer Tycoon?

Green the Planet 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Game Developer Tycoon every 11 months. Most recently, Green the Planet 2 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Game Developer Tycoon on October 9, 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.*