# Whittler vs Land Builder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Whittler at 100% against Land Builder's 42%. Whittler also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Land Builder's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 11) and chart position (#203 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whittler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Land Builder sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Whittler holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Land Builder has 22K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Whittler's written reviews are positive against 42% of Land Builder's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whittler | Land Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whittler/id1415585621/reviews)** | [4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-builder/id6443774303/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 41.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#203** |
| Size | 27 MB | 437 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stufco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1415585320) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Whittler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whittler/id1415585621)

Engage in a relaxing whittling experience, transforming blunt sticks into sharp points with your knife. Swipe to spin the stick and control the knife's movement to carve precise shapes. Earn points for well-crafted points and unlock new knives with varying sharpness.

**Highlights:** Spin stick by swiping, Control knife with swipes, Carve multicolored sticks, Earn points for sharp points, Unlock new knives, Optional guidelines for precision

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Land Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-builder/id6443774303)

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Build your dream world piece by piece in this relaxing puzzle simulator. Expand your horizons by placing hexagonal tiles, unlocking new features, and creating beautiful landscapes. Enjoy a meditative experience with soothing music and attractive graphics.

**Highlights:** Piece-by-piece world construction, Unlock new building features, Improve visual details, Soothing music and sound effects, Undo last move functionality, Combine countryside, town, and sea elements, Zoom in and out for detailed views

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Best Win Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| BoostersBundle5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| JapanOffer1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful and visually appealing
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 👍 Satisfying city-building experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🚫 Lack of ad-free purchase option
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🔀 Inability to continue progress on completed levels

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible tiles and missing terrain
- Game crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent ad behavior (ads playing despite declining)

**Requested features**

- Sandbox/freeplay mode with no level restrictions
- Option to save and load custom city layouts
- More diverse biome and tile variety
- Ability to toggle ads for a one-time fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whittler free?

Whittler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Land Builder free?

Land Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Whittler or Land Builder?

Whittler is rated higher. Whittler averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Land Builder averages 4.6 from 22K ratings.

### Do Whittler or Land Builder have ads?

Land Builder shows ads; Whittler does not.

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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.*