# Sofia World vs Buddy's World

The clearest difference is rating: Buddy's World at 4.4 against Sofia World's 1.0. Buddy's World also leads on ratings volume (51 vs 1). Sofia World's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buddy's World sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Sofia World asks for nothing beyond the download.

Buddy's World holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buddy's World has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sofia World ships an update every 5 days, Buddy's World every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sofia World | Buddy's World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofia-world/id1434981734/reviews) | **[4.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddys-world-save-princess/id6455794887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pablo Ventura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434981733) | [Nguyen Thi Nhi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031132565) |

## What reviewers say

### Sofia World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofia-world/id1434981734)

Embark on a 2D side-scrolling adventure to help Sofia retrieve her dolls. Explore four distinct worlds with 32 challenging levels, featuring boss battles and collectible items to earn extra lives and complete puzzles.

**Highlights:** 2D side-scrolling gameplay, Four distinct worlds, 32 challenging levels, Boss battles, Collectible items for rewards, Special suits and attacks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Buddy's World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddys-world-save-princess/id6455794887)

Embark on a classic platformer adventure to rescue a princess from monsters. Run, jump, and use a slingshot to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies across diverse worlds. Collect helpful items and enjoy smooth animations and engaging soundscapes.

**Highlights:** Princess rescue mission, Run and jump mechanics, Smash monsters with slingshot, Diverse world themes, Collect helpful items, Smooth animations, Easy controls

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 800 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 26000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 60000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sofia World free?

Sofia World is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Buddy's World free?

Buddy's World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sofia World or Buddy's World?

Buddy's World is rated higher. Sofia World averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Buddy's World averages 4.4 from 51 ratings.

### Do Sofia World or Buddy's World have ads?

Buddy's World shows ads; Sofia World does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sofia World or Buddy's World?

Sofia World ships an update every 5 days, and Buddy's World every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sofia World was updated on October 3, 2026 and Buddy's World on October 1, 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.*