# 1sland vs Oxytone

The clearest difference is ads: Oxytone at none against 1sland's shown. Oxytone also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 51%). 1sland's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1sland sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Oxytone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for 1sland against 4.5 for Oxytone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1sland has 2.7K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of 1sland's written reviews are positive against 75% of Oxytone's.

1sland ships an update weekly, Oxytone every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1sland | Oxytone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1sland/id1492928510/reviews) | **[4.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxytone/id1673677183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 99 |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **75.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 399 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nada studio, sl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157484553) | [OxGames Kamil Wdowczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673677185) |

## What reviewers say

### 1sland

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1sland/id1492928510)

Compete daily to find an island faster than others in a relaxing race. Customize and build your own home island, farm crops, craft items, fish, and explore the ocean. This zen experience offers endless possibilities for creativity and relaxation.

**Highlights:** Daily island finding competition, Home island customization, Farming and crop growing, Item crafting, Ocean exploration and fishing, Island layout modification

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starfish Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starfish Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle - Thanksgiving | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starfish Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Paddle Pass (30 days) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle - Christmas | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starfish Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starfish Pack 5 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Starfish Pack 6 | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌅 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕰️ Zen-like atmosphere
- 🐟 Enjoyable fishing and exploration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Same players win repeatedly due to pay-to-win advantages
- ⏱️ Rounds are too infrequent (every 6 hours)
- 🤔 Unclear progression and gameplay mechanics
- 🧭 Flares and navigation tools are unreliable
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. crashing, loading issues)

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to place multiple buoys/flares
- Inconsistent performance and lag issues
- Tutorial crashes and leaves players confused
- Packages/rewards not opening properly

**Requested features**

- More frequent island spawns (every 1-3 hours)
- Ability to customize and decorate home island
- Offline/solo mode for relaxing exploration
- More diverse mini-games and challenges
- Ability to see other players' boats moving in real-time


### Oxytone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxytone/id1673677183)

Embark on a unique puzzle adventure designed for relaxation and mental exploration. Master strategic tile placement to create long paths and impressive combinations, with 99 challenges and unlockable themes for a deep, engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Unique puzzle adventure, Tranquil escape, 99 challenges, Unlockable colorful themes, 12 meticulously designed maps, Strategic tile placement, Immersive sound design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
- 🎵 Soothing music and sound effects
- 😌 Relaxing and meditative gameplay
- 🧩 Engaging puzzle mechanics requiring strategy
- 🚫 No ads or intrusive monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Unclear game objectives and lack of instructions
- 🔄 Game progress lost when switching apps
- 👁️ Strains eyesight during extended play
- ⏱️ Excessive menu navigation between games
- 📸 Cannot screenshot or view completed puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and refuses to reopen
- Progress lost when leaving app mid-game
- Achievement unlock not triggering (Quick Mode)
- Trophy not awarded for completed challenges
- Freezing on iPad Pro, especially with Apple Pencil

**Requested features**

- Tutorial or instructional videos explaining gameplay
- Ability to save mid-game progress
- Quick replay/restart button without menu navigation
- Zoom out feature to see more of the board
- Replay functionality to review completed puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1sland free?

1sland is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Oxytone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 1sland or Oxytone?

Oxytone is rated higher. 1sland averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Oxytone averages 4.5 from 99 ratings.

### Do 1sland or Oxytone have ads?

1sland shows ads; Oxytone does not.

### Which is updated more often, 1sland or Oxytone?

1sland ships an update weekly, and Oxytone every 3 weeks. Most recently, 1sland was updated on November 3, 2026 and Oxytone on November 3, 2026.

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