# Upland vs PC Creator 2

The clearest difference is ads: Upland at none against PC Creator 2's shown. Upland also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (61% vs 42%). PC Creator 2's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Upland sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PC Creator 2 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PC Creator 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Upland's written reviews are positive against 42% of PC Creator 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Upland ships an update weekly, PC Creator 2 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Upland | PC Creator 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upland-city-builder/id1457175587/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-creator-2-computer-tycoon/id1604170642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 42.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 394 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Uplandme, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457175586) | [CREATY GLOBAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792430206) |

## What reviewers say

### Upland

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upland-city-builder/id1457175587)

Build and manage real-world cities on a persistent, shared map. Trade virtual properties, design lasting structures, and run businesses in a player-driven economy. Progress never resets, and your decisions shape living neighborhoods.

**Highlights:** Real-world map city building, Persistent progress, no resets, Player-driven property trading, Design lasting structures, Run virtual businesses, Cross-platform play

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| City Pass v3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Small  Service Structure | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 UPX | $6.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large Service Structure | $14.49 | one-time |
| 10,000 UPX | $14.49 | one-time |
| 20,000 UPX | $28.49 | one-time |
| $20 Worth of SPARKLET | $28.49 | one-time |
| 50,000 UPX | $70.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 UPX | $142.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Potential for real-world investments
- 🕹️ Unique gameplay concept
- 🌐 Connects virtual and real-world properties

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Pay-to-progress model
- ⏱️ Slow progression for free-to-play users
- 🤖 Questionable bot/fake reviews
- 🤔 Unclear in-game mechanics
- 🔌 Performance and stability issues

**Reported bugs**

- Purchasing properties often fails
- Disappearing assets and lost progress
- Inconsistent and unreliable gameplay

**Requested features**

- Improved onboarding and tutorials
- More control over player movement
- Easier property acquisition for new players
- Expanded map coverage beyond US cities
- Ability to cash out earnings more easily


### PC Creator 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-creator-2-computer-tycoon/id1604170642)

Build, upgrade, and test custom PCs for clients and your own business. Manage resources, trade components, and even mine cryptocurrency to grow your computer empire. Customize your workshop and complete quests to become a PC tycoon.

**Highlights:** Build custom PCs, Upgrade PC components, Realistic benchmarks and stress tests, Complete customer assignments, Trade PC components, Cryptocurrency mining, Customize workshop

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bank (Level 2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Apartment Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Unique Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Remove ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game quality
- 🚀 Realistic and detailed
- 🚀 Smooth and enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive experience
- 👍 Helpful for learning about PCs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 💰 Expensive subscription and upgrades
- 🐛 Inventory and progress issues
- 🐛 Freezing and loading problems

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to progress past tutorial due to lack of funds
- Disappearing or missing purchased items and upgrades
- Freezing and crashing issues, especially on older devices
- Incorrect or placeholder text in various parts of the game
- Connectivity and syncing problems causing lost progress

**Requested features**

- Add more PC components and customization options
- Improve tutorial and progression system
- Reduce ads and make in-app purchases more fair
- Add offline mode and better performance optimizations
- Improve translation and localization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Upland free?

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

### Is PC Creator 2 free?

PC Creator 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Upland or PC Creator 2?

PC Creator 2 is rated higher. Upland averages 4.1 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while PC Creator 2 averages 4.3 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Upland or PC Creator 2 have ads?

PC Creator 2 shows ads; Upland does not.

### Which is updated more often, Upland or PC Creator 2?

Upland ships an update weekly, and PC Creator 2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Upland was updated on November 6, 2026 and PC Creator 2 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.*