# Minima Sculptor vs GDevelop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minima Sculptor at none against GDevelop's 21. Minima Sculptor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). GDevelop's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 95) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GDevelop sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Minima Sculptor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Minima Sculptor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GDevelop has 2.5K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Minima Sculptor's written reviews are positive against 50% of GDevelop's.

Minima Sculptor ships an update every 11 days, GDevelop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minima Sculptor | GDevelop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minima-sculptor/id1493318997/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gdevelop-create-and-play-games/id1663675754/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 95 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 49.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#21** |
| Size | 34 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [MagMHJ](https://appshunter.io/developer/523474120) | [GDEVELOP FRANCE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014461175) |

## What reviewers say

### Minima Sculptor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minima-sculptor/id1493318997)

Create 3D models by combining and adjusting basic shapes. Apply custom or pre-set materials to your designs. This app is ideal for beginners and children learning 3D modeling.

**Highlights:** Combine 3D primitives, Adjust properties with sliders, Paint models with custom materials, Material library presets, Export for 3D printing and game engines, Cross-platform integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### GDevelop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gdevelop-create-and-play-games/id1663675754)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #45 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Discover and play a wide variety of indie games created by a global community. This platform also empowers users to design and publish their own 2D and 3D games using a no-code, AI-assisted engine, suitable for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Unlimited indie game access, Create 2D/3D games, No-code development, AI-assisted game building, Game templates and assets, Publish and share games, Leaderboards and multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GDevelop Silver | $6.99 | per month |
| GDevelop Gold | $12.99 | per month |
| GDevelop Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| GDevelop Silver - 1 year | $49.99 | per year |
| GDevelop Gold - 1 year | $95.99 | per year |
| GDevelop Pro - 1 year | $399.99 | per year |
| Sci-Fi Space Village | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sci-Fi Space Characters | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sci-Fi Space Animals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Dark Fantasy Level 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Dark Fantasy | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Dark Fantasy Level 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Platformer Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| GDevelop Mega Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Credits | $18.99 | one-time |
| From Zero to Creator | $24.99 | one-time |
| From Zero to Creator | $34.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $44.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Credits | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Powerful game engine
- 🤑 Can make great games
- 🤩 Awesome app
- 🤖 Impressive no-code features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Subscription model too restrictive
- 🤔 Limited free features
- 🤯 Confusing and complex
- 🤖 Mobile version not as capable as PC

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when changing sprites
- Keyboard issues on mobile
- Saved projects not loading properly
- Frequent crashes and loss of progress
- Importing assets causes issues

**Requested features**

- Sprite editor
- More programming features (e.g. switches, loops)
- Ability to organize code/actions better on mobile
- Reduce subscription limits
- Add daily rewards or free currency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minima Sculptor free?

Minima Sculptor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GDevelop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Minima Sculptor or GDevelop?

Minima Sculptor is rated higher. Minima Sculptor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while GDevelop averages 4.3 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Minima Sculptor or GDevelop have ads?

GDevelop shows ads; Minima Sculptor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Minima Sculptor or GDevelop?

Minima Sculptor ships an update every 11 days, and GDevelop every 2 weeks. Most recently, Minima Sculptor was updated on October 23, 2026 and GDevelop on October 27, 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.*