# Forager vs Crashlands 2

The clearest difference is rating: Crashlands 2 at 4.9 against Forager's 4.2. Crashlands 2 also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 61%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Forager's advantage is price ($7.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Forager costs $7.99 and Crashlands 2 $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Crashlands 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 688 and 921 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Forager's written reviews are positive against 94% of Crashlands 2's.

Forager ships an update every 3 weeks, Crashlands 2 weekly. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forager | Crashlands 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$7.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (688 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forager/id1525624394/reviews) | **[4.9 (921 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 688 | **921** |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **93.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #74 | **#51** |
| Size | 163 MB | 340 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Balor Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896756778) | [Butterscotch Shenanigans, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/555152469) |

## What reviewers say

### Forager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forager/id1525624394)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Paid · Adventure, #83 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Explore a vast 2D open world, gathering resources, crafting items, and building a base from scratch. Level up your skills, solve puzzles, and discover secrets as you expand your territory and forge your own path.

**Highlights:** Resource gathering and management, Item and structure crafting, Base building and expansion, Skill progression and learning, Puzzle solving and dungeon raiding, Open-ended goal setting

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Charming pixel art and music
- 🕹️ Satisfying progression and crafting
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy save system and data loss
- 🤖 Clunky and unresponsive controls
- 🧱 Difficult item placement and building
- 🕰️ Lack of updates and new content

**Reported bugs**

- Islands and purchased land disappearing
- Saving issues causing progress loss
- Inability to place certain items or structures
- Glitches with locomotive and nuclear reactor

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More customization options
- Improved controls for building and item placement
- Ability to resize or hide droids


### Crashlands 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Paid · Role Playing, #109 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an adventure as an intergalactic trucker stranded on an alien planet. Explore a dynamic world, craft unique weapons and gadgets, build a home, and befriend its inhabitants and creatures. Uncover the mysteries of the planet and fight to make things right.

**Highlights:** Explore a dynamic alien world, Craft gadgets, elixirs, and weapons, Mix-and-match combat playstyles, Construct and customize a home, Build friendships with alien characters, Raise and train adorable pets, Uncover planet mysteries

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely fun and addicting
- 👍 Fantastic, actual game
- 👍 Wonderful improvement on the first game
- 👍 Perfection - Once Again!
- 👍 The best game on the App Store. Full stop.

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Black screen when entering world

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen when entering world
- Crashes to iPad Home Screen

**Requested features**

- Add a feature that helps with missions, like giving hints
- Add a feature to easily switch between equipment sets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forager free?

Forager costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crashlands 2 free?

Crashlands 2 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Forager or Crashlands 2?

Crashlands 2 is rated higher. Forager averages 4.2 out of 5 from 688 ratings, while Crashlands 2 averages 4.9 from 921 ratings.

### Do Forager or Crashlands 2 have ads?

Neither Forager nor Crashlands 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forager or Crashlands 2?

Forager ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crashlands 2 weekly. Most recently, Forager was updated on September 28, 2026 and Crashlands 2 on September 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Forager or Crashlands 2?

Forager currently peaks at #74 in the App Store charts, and Crashlands 2 at #51. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*