# Build Up!! vs Downhill Legend

Build Up!! and Downhill Legend both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Downhill Legend's written reviews are positive against 34% of Build Up!!'s. Build Up!!'s advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 27). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Build Up!! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Downhill Legend sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Downhill Legend holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build Up!! has 16K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Build Up!!'s written reviews are positive against 73% of Downhill Legend's.

Build Up!! ships an update fortnightly, Downhill Legend every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Build Up!! | Downhill Legend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-up/id1453032346/reviews) | **[4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downhill-legend/id1520788924/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 266 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [SisyFox GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518227851) |

## What reviewers say

### Build Up!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-up/id1453032346)

Construct your tower as tall as possible by strategically placing building nodes. Collect more nodes as you ascend to reach crucial checkpoints and achieve new heights.

**Highlights:** Build structures high, Gather building nodes, Reach checkpoints, Ascend to new heights

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads. | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun game
- 🚀 Runs well with no crashes
- 💰 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Impossible or buggy levels
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Rivet counter malfunction
- Levels regenerating incorrectly
- Tower physics issues

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to create custom maps
- Removal of perfect triangle requirement


### Downhill Legend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downhill-legend/id1520788924)

Race down mountains against time, guiding a character to restore their fitness. Your real-life steps earn in-game rewards like tools and upgrades. Compete on global leaderboards and complete quests.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Real-life step rewards via Apple Health, Gyro steering control, One-hand portrait mode, Worldwide leaderboards, In-game upgrades and skills, 180 handcrafted quests

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Two hands full of coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Treasure | $0.99 | one-time |
| A heap of gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small pile of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Treasure | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Seal | $2.99 | one-time |
| A mountain of coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Giant Treasure | $7.99 | one-time |
| A sea of coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Oversized Treasure | $28.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Build Up!! free?

Build Up!! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Downhill Legend free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Build Up!! or Downhill Legend?

Downhill Legend is rated higher. Build Up!! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Downhill Legend averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.

### Do Build Up!! or Downhill Legend have ads?

Both Build Up!! and Downhill Legend show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Build Up!! or Downhill Legend?

Build Up!! ships an update fortnightly, and Downhill Legend every 3 weeks. Most recently, Build Up!! was updated on November 5, 2026 and Downhill Legend on November 3, 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.*