# Crashlands 2 vs Afterplace

The clearest difference is update cadence: Crashlands 2 at weekly against Afterplace's monthly. Afterplace's advantage is price ($6.99 vs $9.99) and device support (5 vs 2). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Crashlands 2 costs $9.99 and Afterplace $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Crashlands 2 against 4.9 for Afterplace. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 921 and 613 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 94% and 94% positive.

Crashlands 2 ships an update weekly, Afterplace monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crashlands 2 | Afterplace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | [4.9 (921 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331/reviews) | [4.9 (613 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterplace/id1539778232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **921** | 613 |
| Positive reviews | 93.6% of reviews | **94.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | #37 |
| Size | 340 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Butterscotch Shenanigans, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/555152469) | [Evan Kice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539778234) |

## What reviewers say

### Crashlands 2

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

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Paid · Role Playing, #59 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


### Afterplace

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

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Role Playing, #64 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 Crashlands 2 free?

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

### Is Afterplace free?

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

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

Crashlands 2 and Afterplace are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 921 and 613 ratings respectively.

### Do Crashlands 2 or Afterplace have ads?

Neither Crashlands 2 nor Afterplace shows ads.

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

Crashlands 2 ships an update weekly, and Afterplace monthly. Most recently, Crashlands 2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Afterplace on September 23, 2026.

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

Crashlands 2 currently peaks at #32 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.*