# Buildbox World vs Game Jolt

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Game Jolt at 77% against Buildbox World's 45%. Game Jolt also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 546). Buildbox World's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buildbox World sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Game Jolt sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Game Jolt holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Jolt has 3.1K ratings behind it against 546, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Buildbox World's written reviews are positive against 77% of Game Jolt's.

Buildbox World ships an update every 9 days, Game Jolt every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buildbox World | Game Jolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (546 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buildbox-world/id1544021219/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-jolt/id1546759412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 546 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | **76.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 176 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [App Onboard, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241236655) | [Game Jolt Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546759414) |

## What reviewers say

### Buildbox World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buildbox-world/id1544021219)

Explore and play unique games created by a global community. Discover new experiences daily and get inspired to build your own games using the desktop application. Share your creations privately or with the world.

**Highlights:** Explore community-created games, Play new games daily, Create games with desktop app, Preview your creations, Share games privately or publicly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 325 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 600 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lightning-fast game creation
- 👍 Intuitive game creation process
- 💡 Ability to view and share projects
- 👍 Great companion app for Buildbox desktop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on launch
- 🐛 Exports won't load on app
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive and not worth the price

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening the app
- Login/account issues
- Incompatibility with latest OS versions

**Requested features**

- Allow game creation on mobile devices
- Improve UI, especially on smaller devices
- Add ability to delete/rename exported games
- Implement multiplayer functionality


### Game Jolt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-jolt/id1546759412)

Connect with fellow gamers, artists, and creators in a vibrant social space. Discover communities, participate in challenges, showcase your talents, and even monetize your creations. Explore fan art, cosplay, music, and in-game collectibles.

**Highlights:** Gaming challenges, Fan communities, Collectible shop, Monetize creations, Anime and fan art sharing, Cosplay showcase, Music sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400 Joltbux | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Joltbux | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Joltbux | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Joltbux | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great community
- 🎨 Awesome art and content
- 🤗 Friendly and respectful users
- 💡 Innovative platform for game developers
- 🎮 Good for finding and sharing games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 🤖 Issues with moderation and banning
- 🔒 Difficulty signing in and accessing accounts
- 📥 Unable to download or play games on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to access accounts
- Crashes and freezes when trying to view content
- Incompatibility with older devices or operating systems
- Glitches with notifications and in-app features

**Requested features**

- Add ability to download and play games on mobile
- Improve server stability and reduce crashes
- Enhance moderation tools to better handle trolls and inappropriate content
- Implement dark mode and other customization options
- Allow users to recover deleted posts and accounts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buildbox World free?

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

### Is Game Jolt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buildbox World or Game Jolt?

Game Jolt is rated higher. Buildbox World averages 4.5 out of 5 from 546 ratings, while Game Jolt averages 4.8 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Buildbox World or Game Jolt have ads?

Both Buildbox World and Game Jolt show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buildbox World or Game Jolt?

Buildbox World ships an update every 9 days, and Game Jolt every 11 days. Most recently, Buildbox World was updated on October 24, 2026 and Game Jolt on October 29, 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.*