# Wilderless vs The First Tree™

The clearest difference is update cadence: The First Tree™ at every 3 weeks against Wilderless's every 3 months. The First Tree™ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). Wilderless's advantage is chart position (#114 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Wilderless costs $4.99 and The First Tree™ $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The First Tree™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 254 and 155 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Wilderless's written reviews are positive against 72% of The First Tree™'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Wilderless ships an update every 3 months, The First Tree™ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wilderless | The First Tree™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wilderless/id1485263737/reviews) | **[4.5 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-first-tree/id1524841987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **254** | 155 |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 72.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 218 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Robert Kabwe](https://appshunter.io/developer/580664046) | [David Wehle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524841989) |

## What reviewers say

### Wilderless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wilderless/id1485263737)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Explore a vast, procedurally generated open world with no enemies or quests. Enjoy peaceful moments, stunning natural landscapes, and a calming soundtrack. Customize your character, build shelters, and transform into various animals for a stress-free escape.

**Highlights:** Vast procedurally generated open world, No enemies or quests, Character customization, Placeable shelters, Shape-shifting into animals, PhotoMode with effects and filters, Calming soundtrack

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Beautiful, peaceful open world
- 🎨 Customizable graphics and settings
- 🕹️ Relaxing, stress-free exploration
- 🌌 Stunning landscapes and visuals
- 🔥 Cozy campfires and shelters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Lack of clear objectives or progression
- 🕹️ Challenging controls, especially for flying
- 🌌 Repetitive environments after a while
- 🤖 Absence of NPCs or interactive elements

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when changing graphics settings
- Disappearing shelters and structures
- Inconsistent weather and environmental effects
- Stuck underwater or in terrain when respawning

**Requested features**

- Add more animals and creatures to interact with
- Introduce quests, missions, or a light narrative
- Implement a save/load system for custom worlds
- Add support for controllers and gamepad input
- Expand customization options for character and environment


### The First Tree™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-first-tree/id1524841987)

Embark on a poignant third-person adventure as a fox searching for her lost cubs, interwoven with a son's journey to reconnect with his father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts and stories that reveal the son's life as you explore a beautiful world.

**Highlights:** Third-person exploration, Parallel storytelling, Emotional narrative, Orchestral soundtrack, Light puzzle solving, Platforming elements

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🎶 Captivating soundtrack
- 🦊 Enjoyable gameplay as a mother fox
- 🧠 Thought-provoking and emotional story
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and meditative experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Unclear objectives and lack of direction
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🕰️ Short length of the game
- 💬 Divisive opinions on the narration and commentary

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing at a specific point in the story
- Inconsistent controls and camera movement

**Requested features**

- Add more save points throughout the levels
- Provide an option to turn off the narration
- Expand the game with additional chapters or content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wilderless free?

Wilderless costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The First Tree™ free?

The First Tree™ costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wilderless or The First Tree™?

The First Tree™ is rated higher. Wilderless averages 4.2 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while The First Tree™ averages 4.5 from 155 ratings.

### Do Wilderless or The First Tree™ have ads?

Neither Wilderless nor The First Tree™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wilderless or The First Tree™?

Wilderless ships an update every 3 months, and The First Tree™ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wilderless was updated on October 15, 2026 and The First Tree™ on October 13, 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.*