# Ashworld vs Crashlands 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crashlands 2 at 94% against Ashworld's 38%. Crashlands 2 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (921 vs 71). Ashworld's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Ashworld costs $3.99 and Crashlands 2 $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Crashlands 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crashlands 2 has 921 ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Ashworld's written reviews are positive against 94% of Crashlands 2's.

Ashworld ships an update every 2 weeks, Crashlands 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ashworld | Crashlands 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ashworld/id1304265355/reviews) | **[4.9 (921 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **921** |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews | **93.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#26** |
| Size | 52 MB | 340 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324) | [Butterscotch Shenanigans, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/555152469) |

## What reviewers say

### Ashworld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ashworld/id1304265355)

Explore a procedurally generated post-apocalyptic world where survival depends on finding scarce resources like food and water. Battle dangerous creatures and road warriors, utilizing a variety of weapons, vehicles, and crafted items. Improve your character's skills through experience gained from missions and exploration.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated gameplay, Modifiable touch controls, Vehicle driving and combat, Diverse weapon selection, Resource scavenging, Vehicle customization, Crafting system, Character skill progression

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great retro style
- 💡 Open-world roguelite
- 👍 Fun sandbox world
- 👍 Good concept
- 👍 Awesome fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Poor controls
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Tiny buttons
- 🐛 Frustrating platforming
- 🐛 Inconsistent UI

**Reported bugs**

- Mission items not appearing
- Dog disappeared
- Cannot launch after iOS update
- Saves at random spots
- Buggy quests

**Requested features**

- More vehicles
- More food
- More enemies
- More locations
- Quest log


### Crashlands 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · Role Playing, #57 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an adventure as an intergalactic trucker stranded on an alien planet. Explore a dynamic world, craft unique weapons and gadgets, build a home, and befriend its inhabitants and creatures. Uncover the mysteries of the planet and fight to make things right.

**Highlights:** Explore a dynamic alien world, Craft gadgets, elixirs, and weapons, Mix-and-match combat playstyles, Construct and customize a home, Build friendships with alien characters, Raise and train adorable pets, Uncover planet mysteries

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely fun and addicting
- 👍 Fantastic, actual game
- 👍 Wonderful improvement on the first game
- 👍 Perfection - Once Again!
- 👍 The best game on the App Store. Full stop.

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Black screen when entering world

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen when entering world
- Crashes to iPad Home Screen

**Requested features**

- Add a feature that helps with missions, like giving hints
- Add a feature to easily switch between equipment sets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ashworld free?

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

### Is Crashlands 2 free?

Crashlands 2 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ashworld or Crashlands 2?

Crashlands 2 is rated higher. Ashworld averages 3.3 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Crashlands 2 averages 4.9 from 921 ratings.

### Do Ashworld or Crashlands 2 have ads?

Neither Ashworld nor Crashlands 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ashworld or Crashlands 2?

Ashworld ships an update every 2 weeks, and Crashlands 2 weekly. Most recently, Ashworld was updated on October 15, 2026 and Crashlands 2 on October 17, 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.*