# 造梦西游4 vs BarbarQ

The clearest difference is rating: BarbarQ at 4.5 against 造梦西游4's 3.2. BarbarQ also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 33) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). 造梦西游4's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 造梦西游4 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and BarbarQ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BarbarQ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BarbarQ has 1.7K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of 造梦西游4's written reviews are positive against 56% of BarbarQ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

造梦西游4 ships an update every 3 months, BarbarQ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 造梦西游4 | BarbarQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4/id1091519464/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbarq/id1254324286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 56.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [4399 Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/502212463) | [杭州电魂网络科技股份有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/797332254) |

## What reviewers say

### 造梦西游4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4/id1091519464)

Embark on a journey to the West, battling demons and collecting gear to grow stronger. Master strategic skill combinations and utilize special terrain to overcome challenges and defeat bosses. Customize your character's appearance with various outfits.

**Highlights:** Character leveling through combat, Gear collection for power boosts, Mount collection for character enhancement, Customizable character appearance, Strategic skill combination system, Utilize special terrain in dungeons

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60元宝礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6元直购礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 黑白无常解锁资格 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300元宝礼包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 超值月卡 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30元直购礼包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 尊贵月卡 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 680元宝礼包 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 68元直购礼包 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1980元宝礼包 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 198元直购礼包 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3280元宝礼包 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480元宝礼包 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 648元直购礼包 | $99.99 | one-time |


### BarbarQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbarq/id1254324286)

Engage in thrilling real-time multiplayer battles and survive against opponents in various game modes. Create and customize your own game worlds and modes with a powerful built-in editor.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer real-time battles, Battle Royale mode, Custom map editor, Multiple game modes, Solo or co-op play, Global matchmaking

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold  Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60  Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spring Festival Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monthly  Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300  Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spring Festival Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 680  Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1280  Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3280  Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480  Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and chaotic PvP
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and lag issues
- 🔌 Excessive in-app purchases
- ⚖️ Unbalanced character abilities
- 🤖 Matchmaking issues (paired with bots)

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to update the app
- Stuck in tutorial after update
- Account data loss after update
- Inability to change username/gender

**Requested features**

- Add more characters and game modes
- Improve chat functionality
- Implement a single-player mode
- Allow account migration between platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 造梦西游4 free?

造梦西游4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BarbarQ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 造梦西游4 or BarbarQ?

BarbarQ is rated higher. 造梦西游4 averages 3.2 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while BarbarQ averages 4.5 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do 造梦西游4 or BarbarQ have ads?

Neither 造梦西游4 nor BarbarQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 造梦西游4 or BarbarQ?

造梦西游4 ships an update every 3 months, and BarbarQ monthly. Most recently, 造梦西游4 was updated on September 25, 2026 and BarbarQ on September 26, 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.*