Comparison

Pocket Build vs Funzel

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Build

Create your own fantasy worlds without limits. Build anything from farms and castles to epic cities with a vast array of items. Command characters, collect resources, and unleash your imagination in this open-world sandbox.

Highlights
  • Open world sandbox
  • Build with no limitations
  • Hundreds of buildable items
  • Collect resources
  • Command humans
  • Beautiful 3D graphics
  • Build instantly
Features
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Have you ever wanted to make your own little fantasy world? A farm, some kind of castle, or just an epic fantasy city? Pocket Build is an open world game where you can build with no limitations or restrictions. Build whatever you like, whenever you like, however you like. The possibilities are endless! - Featured as Game of the day. - #1 game in over 57 countries. - "An open world sandbox building game with a great 3D graphics engine." - AppAdvice Castles, people, animals, trees, fences, farms, bridges, towers, houses, rocks, land, it's all their for the building. The only limit is your imagination! - Hundreds of items to build. - Huge open world. - Build instantly. - Collect resources and build special items. - Command your humans to do various tasks. - Beautiful 3D graphics. - New items added every update. - Endless possibilities. - Buildings, Trees, People, Animals, Fences, Pathways, Castles, Skulls, Barrels, Farms, Bridges, Towers, Houses, Rocks, and loads more! - Build, rotate, and place items anywhere in the world. - Control the camera view, rotate, zoom. - 3D touch support. - Haptic feedback. The possibilities are endless! Build your own city, build your own world, build your own castle, be creative, craft your land, build a town, create your own adventure, build anywhere in an open world. Become a Pocket Builder today! ----------------------------------------- The game contains an optional subscription feature. It is not required to play and enjoy the game. If you choose to purchase the subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours. Subscription starts at $0.99/week. Prices are in US dollars and may vary in other countries. Auto-renewal can be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes store after purchase. The subscription can be cancelled at anytime. If you don't choose to purchase the subscription, the game can still be fully played without it. Terms & conditions can be found here https://moonbear.com/terms-and-conditions

About

Funzel

Protect a fragile light source by collecting energy to keep it illuminated. Navigate a mysterious world with intuitive one-touch controls through 50 challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Protect a fragile light source
  • Collect light energy
  • Intuitive one-touch controls
  • 50 levels
  • Game Center integration
Features
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Light illuminates our way through life and the lightwaves make us shine. "Funzel" is a weak and tender light which is in danger to extinguish quickly and you have to protect it. Collect light energy and make sure the gentle flicker does not go out. You have it in your hands because "Funzel" and you are the life. The game is a combination of action and skill game with intuitive one-touch controls. Move the flickering „Funzel“ safely thru a mysterious and unknown world. You have to collect light energy to make the surroundings visible so you can navigate safely. - Extraordinary gameplay with intuitive controls - 50 Level - Game Center

Screenshots

Pocket Build4 screens
Funzel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket Build at 77% against Funzel's 0%. Pocket Build also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 23 months) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). Funzel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Pocket Build costs $0.99 and Funzel $0.29 up front. Pocket Build sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Funzel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Build ships an update fortnightly, Funzel every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Pocket Build versus Funzel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket BuildFunzel
Price$0.99$0.29 — better
Rating4.6 (27K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size615 MB122 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMoonBear LTDChristian Streinz

Customer experience

Pocket Build

All ratings27,004 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews1,465 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative14.3%

Funzel

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pocket Build

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when building large worlds
  • Issues with path and terrain connectivity
  • Inability to delete or move placed items

Requested features

8 requests
  • More animals and creatures
  • Ability to control characters and have them interact
  • Warfare and battle mechanics
  • Progression system and goals
  • Random world generation
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  • Multiplayer functionality
  • More building styles and themes
  • Ability to edit and customize characters

Funzel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pocket Build

Subscriptions4
  • Power Builder (weekly)3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Power Builder (monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Power Builder (monthly)7 Days trial$11.491 Month
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  • Power Builder (yearly)7 Days trial$25.491 Year
One-time6
  • Micro Tip$0.99
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
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  • Super Tip$4.99
  • Mega Tip$5.99
  • Super Mega Tip$9.99
None

Funzel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Build free?
Pocket Build costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Funzel free?
Funzel costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Build or Funzel have ads?
Neither Pocket Build nor Funzel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Build or Funzel?
Pocket Build ships an update fortnightly, and Funzel every 23 months. Most recently, Pocket Build was updated on October 1, 2026 and Funzel on September 20, 2026.

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