# The Great Palermo vs DESERTOPIA

The clearest difference is rating: The Great Palermo at 5.0 against DESERTOPIA's 4.5. The Great Palermo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). DESERTOPIA's advantage is ratings volume (287 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DESERTOPIA sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. The Great Palermo asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Great Palermo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DESERTOPIA has 287 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Great Palermo | DESERTOPIA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-great-palermo/id1094811497/reviews)** | [4.5 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desertopia/id1265572046/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **287** |
| Positive reviews | — | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 134 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [My Appy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018763271) | [Gamtropy Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265572045) |

## What reviewers say

### The Great Palermo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-great-palermo/id1094811497)

An interactive ballad exploring the street food, folklore, and culture of Palermo, Sicily. Discover 19 secrets through a visual novel experience with a unique soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Interactive ballad format, Exploration of Palermo's culture, Street food and folklore themes, Visual novel gameplay, 19 secrets to discover

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Gem Pack III | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Ancient Island | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cat Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack IV | $19.99 | 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 The Great Palermo free?

The Great Palermo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DESERTOPIA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Great Palermo or DESERTOPIA?

The Great Palermo is rated higher. The Great Palermo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DESERTOPIA averages 4.5 from 287 ratings.

### Do The Great Palermo or DESERTOPIA have ads?

DESERTOPIA shows ads; The Great Palermo does not.

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