Comparison

Tap Forward vs Planet Builder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tap Forward

Experience a simulated life journey from birth to old age. Make choices, upgrade your character, and encounter various life events. See how your decisions shape your future and try to reach the end of your life's path.

Highlights
  • Idle game mechanics
  • Upgrades and power-ups
  • Life events simulation
  • Character progression
  • Discover new faces
  • Experience aging
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Have you even wondered what will happen to you in 30, 50 or 100 years from now? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to time travel? Now you can!! Tap tap tap your way into the future, TAP Forward! Game features: - Amazingly fun idle game mechanics - Upgrades & power ups to boost your progress - Get sick but try not to die! - Life events will tell you what's going on around your life - As you grow, you will discover new faces Grow and get old! Experience new things, and heck even get sick!! Try to reach your last breath AND don't let him die!! Enjoy.

About

Planet Builder

Create and evolve your own planets in this relaxing cosmic adventure. Gather resources, build diverse worlds, and discover quirky objects to bring your universe to life. Enjoy endless creative possibilities with upgrades and boosters.

Highlights
  • Planet creation and evolution
  • Resource gathering
  • Cosmic object collection
  • Planet upgrades and boosters
  • Idle gameplay
  • Universe building
Features
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Welcome to Planet Builder: Idle Evolution – the chill cosmic adventure where you get to play universe architect! Ever dreamt of shaping your own planets, sprinkling them with plants, trees, and maybe a few critters here and there? Well, buckle up because in this game, you're in charge of creating your very own cosmic playgrounds! So, what's the deal? Simple – gather resources, build planets, and watch 'em evolve right before your eyes! Whether you're into serene moonscapes or bustling civilizations, there's no limit to your cosmic creativity. And hey, who said you can't have a bit of fun while you're at it? Keep your eyes peeled for quirky objects floating around in space – collect 'em all and watch your universe come alive with a dash of cosmic charm! But wait, there's more! With upgrades and special boosters at your fingertips, you'll be zooming through the cosmos in no time. Speed up your resource gathering, supercharge your planet growth – the sky's not even the limit here! Planet Builder: Idle Evolution isn't just a game, it's a cosmic vacation for your soul. With its laid-back vibe and endless possibilities, it's perfect for unwinding after a long day or simply kicking back on a lazy afternoon. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your space suit, fire up the engines, and let's get building – the universe is waiting for your creative touch!

Screenshots

Tap Forward4 screens
Planet Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Planet Builder at 4.8 against Tap Forward's 3.7. Planet Builder also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Tap Forward's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (42 vs 14). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tap Forward sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Planet Builder sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Planet Builder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 14 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap Forward ships an update every 3 weeks, Planet Builder every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tap Forward versus Planet Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap ForwardPlanet Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (42 ratings)4.8 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size537 MB705 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFIVE BITS, INC.Olha Kolomiiets

Customer experience

Tap Forward

All ratings41 ratings
Positive65.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative29.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative52.2%

Planet Builder

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Tap Forward

One-time11
  • AutoClicker Small$0.99
  • Small Time Travel$0.99
  • Premium Spin$0.99
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  • Tap Small$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Tap Medium$1.99
  • AutoClicker Large$2.99
  • Large Time Travel$2.99
  • Idle Large$2.99
  • Tap Large$2.99
  • Inmortality$9.99
7 purchases

Planet Builder

One-time7
  • Diamonds Pack$2.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Diamonds Pack$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Coins Booster$9.99
  • Diamonds Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Tap Forward free?
Tap Forward is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planet Builder free?
Planet Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tap Forward or Planet Builder?
Planet Builder is rated higher. Tap Forward averages 3.7 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Planet Builder averages 4.8 from 14 ratings.
Do Tap Forward or Planet Builder have ads?
Planet Builder shows ads; Tap Forward does not.
Which is updated more often, Tap Forward or Planet Builder?
Tap Forward ships an update every 3 weeks, and Planet Builder every 6 days. Most recently, Tap Forward was updated on October 21, 2026 and Planet Builder on October 23, 2026.

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