BuildCores vs Epic Games
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BuildCores
This app offers a revolutionary 3D PC building experience, allowing users to visualize and assemble virtual computer components. It features an intelligent compatibility engine and global price comparison to ensure optimal builds and savings.
- Full 3D PC builder simulator
- Interactive 3D component assembly
- Intelligent compatibility engine
- Global price comparison
- Live sales feed
- Build management and syncing
- Performance estimator
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BuildCores is the next-generation Part Picker and PC Builder in 3D. We combine a powerful component database with revolutionary full 3D viewing, giving you the ultimate PC building experience right on your phone. See a simulation of your real-life PC before you build it. FULL 3D PC BUILDER SIMULATOR See Your Build Come to Life: Don't just pick parts, assemble them! We're the only PC Parts Picker that lets you see your components in a fully interactive 3D space. Check Fit & Aesthetics: Rotate, zoom, and inspect your build from every angle to ensure everything looks and fits exactly how you want it to. INTELLIGENT COMPATIBILITY ENGINE Build with Absolute Confidence: Our core mission is perfect compatibility. BuildCores automatically cross-references every part you select—from CPU and motherboard sockets to RAM clearance and PSU wattage—to prevent any issues. Eliminate Guesswork: Stop worrying about returns and headaches. Our system acts as your expert guide, ensuring every part works together flawlessly. GLOBAL PRICE COMPARISON & LIVE SALES FEED Find the Lowest Price, Guaranteed: Compare real-time prices for every component across top retailers like Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy. We support retailers across the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and more. Regional Price Tracking: Our price comparison isn't limited to one country. Find the absolute best deal by checking prices across different regions. Never Miss a Deal: The dedicated Sales Feed is your secret weapon, alerting you to the latest discounts and price drops on the parts you need, saving you money automatically. POWERFUL ACCOUNTS & BUILD MANAGEMENT Your Builds, Synced Everywhere: Create a free BuildCores account to save, edit, and manage unlimited custom PC builds. Seamless & Organized: Start a build on the go and access it anytime. Your personalized part lists and dream machines are always just a tap away. KEY FEATURES FOR EVERY PC BUILDER: Massive Component Database: An ever-expanding library of CPUs, GPUs, motherboards, RAM, SSDs, and more, with specs and pricing updated hourly. Performance Estimator: Get FPS estimates to see how your build will perform in popular games. Easy Sharing: Export your build list in a Reddit-friendly table or simple text to share with communities like /r/buildapc for feedback. Terms of Service: https://www.buildcores.com/terms
Epic Games
Stay connected with friends across the Epic Ecosystem through cross-platform text chat. This app also provides secure sign-in with an authenticator for fast, two-factor verification on any device, protecting your account and progress.
- Cross-platform text chat
- Group chats up to 16 members
- Secure sign-in with Epic Authenticator
- Two-factor authentication (2FA)
- View chat history
- Account security
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Connect with friends across the Epic Ecosystem, with secure sign-in wherever you play. The Epic Games app brings your conversations together with cross-platform text and voice chat, and includes Epic Authenticator for fast, secure login on any device. Note: You can't access the Epic Games Store using this app. Epic Parties and Voice Chat • Start a party and jump into voice with friends across Fortnite, the Epic Games Launcher, and mobile • Voice keeps running in the background when you minimize the app • Organize your group chats and start voice calls directly from the group Cross-Platform Text Chat • Send DMs across mobile, PC, and Fortnite • Create group chats with up to 16 members • Turn on notifications to get alerts for new messages • View your last 30 days of chat history across devices • Your conversations follow your Epic account everywhere you sign in Secure Sign-In with Epic Authenticator • Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for secure login • Verify your identity quickly when you log into your Epic account on any device • Keep your Fortnite account, progress, and purchases safe • Use sign-in codes or one-tap verification to access your Epic account One Connected Epic Ecosystem Your Epic account links your games, devices, friends, and conversations into one social layer that moves with you. Start a party, chat with friends, plan your next match, and stay connected across mobile, PC, and Fortnite. Sign in to get started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BuildCores at 72% against Epic Games's 19%. BuildCores also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0). Epic Games's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BuildCores sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Epic Games asks for nothing beyond the download.
BuildCores holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 962 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of BuildCores's written reviews are positive against 19% of Epic Games's.
BuildCores ships an update every 6 weeks, Epic Games every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BuildCores | Epic Games |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better | 3.0 (962 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews — better | 18.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 962 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #32 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 217 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harshdeep Kahlon | Epic Games Inc. |
Customer experience
BuildCores
Epic Games
Bugs and requests
BuildCores
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when changing parts
- Incorrect part information and links
- Inability to remove/edit builds
Requested features
5 requests- 3D visualization of builds
- More currency options
- Ability to add custom parts
- Improved compatibility checks
- Price history tracking
Epic Games
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BuildCores
- Supporter Monthly Creator$3.991 Month
- BuildCores PRO$4.991 Month
- Supporter Weekly Creator$5.997 Days
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- BuildCores Pro Weekly$7.997 Days
- Supporter Monthly Creator$9.991 Month
- Supporter Yearly Creator$11.991 Year
- Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
- Pro Yearly Discount$22.991 Year
- Supporter Yearly Creator$27.991 Year
- BuildCores Premium$2.99
Epic Games
No in-app purchases








