# Barkeology vs Land Builder

The clearest difference is ads: Barkeology at none against Land Builder's shown. Barkeology also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Land Builder's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 6) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Barkeology sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Land Builder sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Land Builder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Land Builder has 22K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Barkeology's written reviews are positive against 42% of Land Builder's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barkeology | Land Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barkeology/id1500348850/reviews) | **[4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-builder/id6443774303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **41.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#182** |
| Size | 257 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mouse Potato Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/861774056) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Barkeology

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barkeology/id1500348850)

Embark on a paleontological adventure to unearth dinosaur bones and complete a museum collection. Explore diverse dig sites, solve engaging puzzles, and discover fossils from various prehistoric creatures.

**Highlights:** Dinosaur bone collection, Museum completion, Exploration of dig sites, Puzzle solving, Multiple dinosaur types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5,000,000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |


### Land Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-builder/id6443774303)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

A relaxing puzzle game where you build your own world piece by piece. Expand your horizons by placing hexagonal tiles, unlocking new structures, and enhancing visual details. Enjoy a meditative experience with soothing visuals and sound.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal tile placement, World expansion, Unlockable structures, Visual enhancements, Undo last move, Zoom in/out

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| SkipTickets4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Best Win Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| BoostersBundle5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| SkipTickets5 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| JapanOffer1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| SkipTickets6 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Gems 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful and visually appealing
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 👍 Satisfying city-building experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🚫 Lack of ad-free purchase option
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🔀 Inability to continue progress on completed levels

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible tiles and missing terrain
- Game crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent ad behavior (ads playing despite declining)

**Requested features**

- Sandbox/freeplay mode with no level restrictions
- Option to save and load custom city layouts
- More diverse biome and tile variety
- Ability to toggle ads for a one-time fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barkeology free?

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

### Is Land Builder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Barkeology or Land Builder?

Land Builder is rated higher. Barkeology averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Land Builder averages 4.6 from 22K ratings.

### Do Barkeology or Land Builder have ads?

Land Builder shows ads; Barkeology does not.

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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.*