# Sheltered vs Final Outpost

The clearest difference is rating: Final Outpost at 4.5 against Sheltered's 4.1. Final Outpost also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 57%). Sheltered's advantage is ratings volume (355 vs 38) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Sheltered costs $3.99 and Final Outpost $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Final Outpost holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sheltered has 355 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Sheltered's written reviews are positive against 77% of Final Outpost's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sheltered | Final Outpost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (355 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheltered/id1217949099/reviews) | **[4.5 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-outpost-definitive/id6740482160/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **355** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 57.0% of reviews | **77.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #164 | **#86** |
| Size | 402 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234) | [Exabyte Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786545756) |

## What reviewers say

### Sheltered

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheltered/id1217949099)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Manage your family's survival in a post-apocalyptic world. Gather resources, make tough moral choices, and defend your underground shelter from threats. Strategize combat and develop your family's skills to endure the harsh new reality.

**Highlights:** Disaster management, Resource gathering, Moral decision-making, Shelter defense, Crafting weapons, Turn-based combat, Family skill development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Poor controls and UI
- 🍔 Difficulty finding food
- 🔍 Lack of tutorial and explanations

**Reported bugs**

- Expedition parties disappearing
- Shower functionality issues
- Inventory management problems
- Freezing and crashing on load

**Requested features**

- Add sandbox mode
- Improve expedition system
- Implement cloud save
- Update for larger screens
- Add more content and updates


### Final Outpost

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

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Paid · Strategy, #102 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 Sheltered free?

Sheltered costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Final Outpost free?

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

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

Final Outpost is rated higher. Sheltered averages 4.1 out of 5 from 355 ratings, while Final Outpost averages 4.5 from 38 ratings.

### Do Sheltered or Final Outpost have ads?

Neither Sheltered nor Final Outpost shows ads.

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

Sheltered currently peaks at #164 in the App Store charts, and Final Outpost at #86. 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.*