# Power Grid Boardgame vs Viticulture

The clearest difference is rating: Viticulture at 3.6 against Power Grid Boardgame's 2.5. Viticulture also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 33%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Power Grid Boardgame costs $8.99 and Viticulture $8.99 up front. Power Grid Boardgame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Viticulture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Viticulture holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 94 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Power Grid Boardgame's written reviews are positive against 55% of Viticulture's.

Power Grid Boardgame ships an update monthly, Viticulture every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Power Grid Boardgame | Viticulture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | $8.99 |
| Rating | [2.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-grid-boardgame/id1434690170/reviews) | **[3.6 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viticulture/id1467248737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **94** |
| Positive reviews | 32.6% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | #157 |
| Size | 141 MB | 322 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brettspielwelt GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063292497) | [DIGIDICED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044671795) |

## What reviewers say

### Power Grid Boardgame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-grid-boardgame/id1434690170)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Engage in a strategic simulation of the energy industry, managing power grids across diverse global maps. Challenge AI or friends in real-time or turn-based matches, with a comprehensive tutorial and helpful in-game assistance for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Global energy market simulation, Multiple map variants for diverse gameplay, AI and real-time/turn-based multiplayer, In-depth tutorial and context-sensitive help, Achievement system for challenges, Includes Recharged version with variants

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Expansion | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Faithful to board game
- 🚀 Games play fast
- 💡 Customizable UI layout
- 🌟 Great source material
- 🤖 Good AI players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cluttered interface
- 🤔 Confusing UI
- 😵 Non-intuitive controls
- 📉 Poor user experience
- 💸 Expensive for current state

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements disappear
- Cannot build houses
- Game cards difficult to recall when minimized
- Movable mini-window UI is buggy
- Requires force restart

**Requested features**

- Add a proper tutorial for gameplay
- Include music and sound effects during gameplay
- Allow saving and resuming local games
- Enable editing of local profile names
- Add iCloud syncing for save games


### Viticulture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viticulture/id1467248737)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Manage a vineyard in pre-modern Tuscany, allocating workers and visitors to tasks across seasons. Expand your estate, plant vines, and fulfill wine orders to become the top winery owner. Enjoy single-player or multiplayer modes with global competition.

**Highlights:** Worker and visitor allocation, Seasonal tasks, Vineyard expansion, Wine order fulfillment, Single-player vs AI, Online multiplayer, Asynchronous gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tuscany Essential Edition | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Faithful recreation of beloved board game
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay with strategic depth
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual presentation
- 🎵 Nice background music
- 📱 Convenient portable play anywhere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 AI turns extremely slow and tedious
- 🎮 Clunky and unintuitive user interface
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and game freezes
- ❌ Poor UI conventions and design patterns
- ⏱️ Excessive confirmation buttons required

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Unable to plant grapes despite having buildings
- Special workers cannot be selected at correct times
- Merchant worker action not functioning
- Game hangs when multiple human players with AI

**Requested features**

- Tuscany expansion (now available)
- Moors and Visitors expansion
- Auto-save functionality for crashes
- Improved notification system
- Configurable turn timers for casual play


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Power Grid Boardgame free?

Power Grid Boardgame costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Viticulture free?

Viticulture costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Power Grid Boardgame or Viticulture?

Viticulture is rated higher. Power Grid Boardgame averages 2.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Viticulture averages 3.6 from 94 ratings.

### Do Power Grid Boardgame or Viticulture have ads?

Neither Power Grid Boardgame nor Viticulture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Power Grid Boardgame or Viticulture?

Power Grid Boardgame ships an update monthly, and Viticulture every 3 weeks. Most recently, Power Grid Boardgame was updated on October 25, 2026 and Viticulture on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Power Grid Boardgame or Viticulture?

Power Grid Boardgame currently peaks at #86 in the App Store charts, and Viticulture at #157. 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.*