# 8 vs Final Outpost

The clearest difference is monetization model: Final Outpost at free against 8's paid. Final Outpost also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 59%). 8's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

8 costs $4.99 and Final Outpost $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for 8 against 4.4 for Final Outpost. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 40 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of 8's written reviews are positive against 75% of Final Outpost's.

8 ships an update every 7 months, Final Outpost fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 | Final Outpost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-bit-farm/id1201152224/reviews) | **[4.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-outpost-definitive/id6740482160/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | **75.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #175 | **#95** |
| Size | 54 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) | [Exabyte Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786545756) |

## What reviewers say

### 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-bit-farm/id1201152224)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Manage a farm, raise livestock, and grow crops to attract visitors and win contests. Expand your fields, hire staff, and decorate your farm to increase its appeal. Participate in festivals and aim for top rankings.

**Highlights:** Livestock management, Crop cultivation, Farm expansion, Staff hiring, Agritourism, Contest participation, Facility placement combos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Final Outpost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-outpost-definitive/id6740482160)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Paid · Strategy, #99 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Lead the last survivors of the apocalypse in this survival strategy base-builder. Manage citizens, assign jobs, craft tools, and build a fortified settlement. Survive against zombie hordes and harsh environmental conditions.

**Highlights:** Base building and expansion, Citizen role assignment and skill upgrades, Resource management and crafting, Zombie defense and combat, Farming and food production, Simulated seasons and weather

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very good game
- 🚀 Game runs great
- 🚀 Fast forward button helps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes when loading save
- 🐛 Game freezes at tutorial
- 🐛 Glitching tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- Save crashes when loading
- Game freezes at start
- Game stuck at first tutorial tip

**Requested features**

- Update the game
- Add more features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 free?

8 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Final Outpost free?

Final Outpost costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 8 or Final Outpost?

Final Outpost is rated higher. 8 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Final Outpost averages 4.4 from 40 ratings.

### Do 8 or Final Outpost have ads?

Neither 8 nor Final Outpost shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 8 or Final Outpost?

8 ships an update every 7 months, and Final Outpost fortnightly. Most recently, 8 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Final Outpost on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 8 or Final Outpost?

8 currently peaks at #175 in the App Store charts, and Final Outpost at #95. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*