# 7 Billion Humans vs Potion Permit

7 Billion Humans and Potion Permit both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of 7 Billion Humans's written reviews are positive against 40% of Potion Permit's. 7 Billion Humans also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and price ($4.99 vs $6.99). Potion Permit's advantage is ratings volume (550 vs 155). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

7 Billion Humans costs $4.99 and Potion Permit $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for 7 Billion Humans against 4.4 for Potion Permit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 155 and 550 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of 7 Billion Humans's written reviews are positive against 40% of Potion Permit's.

7 Billion Humans ships an update every 3 days, Potion Permit every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 7 Billion Humans | Potion Permit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-billion-humans/id1393923918/reviews) | **[4.4 (550 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potion-permit/id6450713964/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 155 | **550** |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 40.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #104 | **#73** |
| Size | 142 MB | 477 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Experimental Gameplay Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/423269933) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### 7 Billion Humans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-billion-humans/id1393923918)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Paid · Puzzle, #183 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Solve programming puzzles by automating swarms of office workers within a unique parallel computing environment. This sequel offers over 60 levels with a new, multi-worker programming language, designed to challenge your logic and problem-solving skills.

**Highlights:** Over 60 programming puzzle levels, New multi-worker programming language, Automate swarms of office workers, Hint and skip systems, Incomprehensible cutscenes, Multiple language support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Excellent puzzle design and logic challenges
- 💡 Innovative programming-based gameplay mechanics
- 😄 Humorous and witty dialogue/storytelling
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay loop
- 📚 Educational value for learning programming concepts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Screen rotation ignores iOS orientation lock
- 🔊 Cannot disable all sound effects completely
- 🎵 Game blocks background music/audio apps
- 📊 No cloud save/sync between devices
- 📝 Confusing IF/ELSE statement interface

**Reported bugs**

- Screen rotation occurs despite orientation lock being enabled
- Sound cuts out randomly and requires app restart
- Auto-save doesn't work reliably
- Hamburger menu opens under Dynamic Island in portrait mode
- Nearest panel function incorrectly re-evaluates when panel is taken by another worker

**Requested features**

- iCloud/cloud save synchronization across iOS devices
- Option to lock screen orientation
- Ability to disable all sound effects
- Support for background music/audio apps
- More levels and additional content


### Potion Permit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potion-permit/id6450713964)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Paid · Role Playing, #148 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Step into the role of a chemist tasked with healing a town that distrusts modern medicine. Diagnose illnesses, gather ingredients, and brew potions to cure the townsfolk. Build relationships, upgrade the town, and live the life of an apothecary in a charming, colorful world.

**Highlights:** Diagnose and cure illnesses, Gather ingredients and brew potions, Upgrade buildings and expand areas, Build relationships with townsfolk, Find love with a sweetheart, Team up with a loyal dog

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great atmosphere and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Cute and charming visuals
- 🎨 Enjoyable story and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 UI/UX problems on mobile devices
- ⏱️ Lack of frequent autosave

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to exit certain menus
- Fishing mini-game not functioning properly
- Potion quests not triggering correctly

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for player character
- Implement a manual save feature
- Improve performance and reduce crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 7 Billion Humans free?

7 Billion Humans costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Potion Permit free?

Potion Permit costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 7 Billion Humans or Potion Permit?

Potion Permit is rated higher. 7 Billion Humans averages 4.4 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Potion Permit averages 4.4 from 550 ratings.

### Do 7 Billion Humans or Potion Permit have ads?

Neither 7 Billion Humans nor Potion Permit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 7 Billion Humans or Potion Permit?

7 Billion Humans ships an update every 3 days, and Potion Permit every 3 weeks. Most recently, 7 Billion Humans was updated on October 25, 2026 and Potion Permit on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 7 Billion Humans or Potion Permit?

7 Billion Humans currently peaks at #104 in the App Store charts, and Potion Permit at #73. 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.*