# Sequin Simulator Games vs Forest Island

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sequin Simulator Games at none against Forest Island's 43. Sequin Simulator Games also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (91% vs 79%). Forest Island's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (26K vs 304). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forest Island sells 43 one-off in-app purchases. Sequin Simulator Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sequin Simulator Games against 4.8 for Forest Island. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forest Island has 26K ratings behind it against 304, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Sequin Simulator Games's written reviews are positive against 79% of Forest Island's.

Sequin Simulator Games ships an update every 4 months, Forest Island weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sequin Simulator Games | Forest Island |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequin-simulator-games/id1457963113/reviews) | **[4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-island/id1581726035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 304 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.5% of reviews** | 78.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#145** |
| Size | 221 MB | 592 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tech Consolidated Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456368641) | [Nanali Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/577348210) |

## What reviewers say

### Sequin Simulator Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequin-simulator-games/id1457963113)

Create and interact with virtual sequins. Design custom sequins with various shapes, colors, and backgrounds, then enjoy realistic flipping and drawing effects for a satisfying ASMR experience.

**Highlights:** DIY Sequin creation, Customizable shape, color, and background, Realistic simulation effects, Interactive drawing and flipping, Personalize sequins with images, Place sequins on virtual objects

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and satisfying
- 🎨 Vibrant colors
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining
- 🎯 Accurate and realistic sounds
- 🧠 Helps relieve stress and calm nerves

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 In-app purchases required for some features
- 🌐 Excessive ads
- 🔧 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Sequins getting stuck
- App crashing or freezing
- Inconsistent performance on some devices

**Requested features**

- More shapes and color options
- Ability to create custom sequins
- Additional gameplay modes or mini-games
- Offline mode or reduced ads


### Forest Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-island/id1581726035)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

This idle simulation game allows players to restore a natural island by collecting diverse animals and birds. Players can clear pollution, grow habitats, and enjoy relaxing BGM and ASMR sounds. It's designed for stress relief and a peaceful gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Collect over 100 types of animals and birds, Restore island by clearing pollution, Grow diverse natural habitats, Relaxing BGM and ASMR sounds, Idle gameplay with continuous growth, Welcome gift for new users

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (43)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arcade Coin Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recovery of Snowflake Landmark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season Coin(S) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spring Pass Coin Package (S) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frog in your Pocket! New Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Pass Coin Package (S) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Ad skip coupons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rare Animal Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Baby Duck in your Pocket! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Swan Package - Coupon Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| Aurora Weather Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fluffy Snow Weather Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crescent Weather Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rudolph Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Penguin Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Axolotl in your Pocket! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blue Snake Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Wolf Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Black Rabbit Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Deer Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Fox Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Turtle Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Orca package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Glasses Bear Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Humpback Whale Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Snowflake Limited Animals | $7.99 | one-time |
| Guinea Pig Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Limited Animal Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season Limited Animal Pack 3A | $7.99 | one-time |
| Capybara Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spring Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Foggy Isle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Forest Island: Snowflake Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Larga Seal Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coconut Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Blackfooted Albatross Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Red Paper Boat Upgrade | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Relaxing and calming atmosphere
- 🐾 Cute and adorable animals
- 🎶 Soothing background music
- 🕰️ Peaceful gameplay without pressure
- 🎁 Generous rewards and progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📢 Excessive pop-ups and notifications
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive tasks and limited gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow progress without watching ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or getting stuck on loading screens
- Disappearing progress and lost in-app purchases
- Inability to complete certain quests or tasks
- Inconsistent or malfunctioning game mechanics

**Requested features**

- Ability to name or interact with animals
- More diverse and unique animal habitats
- Reduced reliance on ads for progression
- Improved camera functionality for photos
- Offline mode or reduced battery consumption


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sequin Simulator Games free?

Sequin Simulator Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Forest Island free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sequin Simulator Games or Forest Island?

Forest Island is rated higher. Sequin Simulator Games averages 4.7 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while Forest Island averages 4.8 from 26K ratings.

### Do Sequin Simulator Games or Forest Island have ads?

Forest Island shows ads; Sequin Simulator Games does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sequin Simulator Games or Forest Island?

Sequin Simulator Games ships an update every 4 months, and Forest Island weekly. Most recently, Sequin Simulator Games was updated on August 25, 2026 and Forest Island on September 26, 2026.

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