# Tap Forward vs Planet Builder

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Forward | Planet Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-forward/id1205549963/reviews) | **[4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-builder-idle-evolution/id6744976926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 537 MB | 705 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FIVE BITS, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/828952584) | [Olha Kolomiiets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701258620) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Forward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-forward/id1205549963)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AutoClicker Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Time Travel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Spin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tap Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tap Medium | $1.99 | one-time |
| AutoClicker Large | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Time Travel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Idle Large | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tap Large | $2.99 | one-time |
| Inmortality | $9.99 | one-time |


### Planet Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-builder-idle-evolution/id6744976926)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamonds Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Booster | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*