# Pocket Build vs Lapse 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lapse 2 at none against Pocket Build's 11. Lapse 2 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Pocket Build's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 75) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Pocket Build costs $0.99 and Lapse 2 $0.99 up front. Pocket Build sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Lapse 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lapse 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Build has 27K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Pocket Build's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lapse 2's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Build | Lapse 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-build/id1293681293/reviews) | **[5.0 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapse-2-before-zero/id1524444955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 75 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 615 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MoonBear LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/970568705) | [Stefano Cornago](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509252674) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Build

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-build/id1293681293)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Paid · Adventure, #55 Top Paid · Simulation, #150 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Power Builder (weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Power Builder (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Power Builder (monthly) | $11.49 | per month |
| Power Builder (yearly) | $25.49 | per year |
| Micro Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Mega Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Surprisingly addictive
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Amazing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy at times
- 🔒 Limited character interactions
- 💡 Lack of purpose or objectives
- 🔒 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Difficult terrain editing

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More animals and creatures
- Ability to control characters and have them interact
- Warfare and battle mechanics
- Progression system and goals
- Random world generation


### Lapse 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapse-2-before-zero/id1524444955)

Embark on a journey to ancient Egypt in this prequel to a popular narrative game. Your choices in 1750 BC will determine the fate of the world, revealing mysteries from the past and challenging your leadership.

**Highlights:** Prequel story, Ancient Egypt setting, Narrative choices, World-saving decisions, Mystery solving

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Build free?

Pocket Build costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Lapse 2 free?

Lapse 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Build or Lapse 2?

Lapse 2 is rated higher. Pocket Build averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Lapse 2 averages 5.0 from 75 ratings.

### Do Pocket Build or Lapse 2 have ads?

Neither Pocket Build nor Lapse 2 shows ads.

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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.*