# Forager vs Afterplace

The clearest difference is rating: Afterplace at 4.9 against Forager's 4.2. Afterplace also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 61%) and device support (5 vs 3). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Forager costs $7.99 and Afterplace $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Afterplace holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 691 and 631 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Forager's written reviews are positive against 94% of Afterplace's.

Forager ships an update every 3 weeks, Afterplace monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forager | Afterplace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (691 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forager/id1525624394/reviews) | **[4.9 (631 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterplace/id1539778232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **691** | 631 |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #75 | **#37** |
| Size | 163 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Balor Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896756778) | [Evan Kice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539778234) |

## What reviewers say

### Forager

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

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Paid · Adventure, #82 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


### Afterplace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterplace/id1539778232)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Role Playing, #77 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an open-world adventure on your mobile device, exploring a vast landscape filled with hidden secrets, treasures, and quirky characters. Engage in combat, uncover mysteries, and forge your own path through a world without waypoints.

**Highlights:** Open world exploration, Hidden secrets and treasures, Combat with monsters, Interactive characters, No virtual buttons, Dynamic control adaptation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Charming characters and dialogue
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visuals
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 💡 Unique story and world-building

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔍 Lack of a map or quest log can lead to getting lost
- 🔍 Some plot points not fully explained
- 🔍 Limited weapon/item variety

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Saves not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Ability to restart or replay the game
- More in-depth combat and progression systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forager free?

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

### Is Afterplace free?

Afterplace costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Forager or Afterplace?

Afterplace is rated higher. Forager averages 4.2 out of 5 from 691 ratings, while Afterplace averages 4.9 from 631 ratings.

### Do Forager or Afterplace have ads?

Neither Forager nor Afterplace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forager or Afterplace?

Forager ships an update every 3 weeks, and Afterplace monthly. Most recently, Forager was updated on October 24, 2026 and Afterplace on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Forager or Afterplace?

Forager currently peaks at #75 in the App Store charts, and Afterplace at #37. 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.*