# Buildbox World vs Side Quest Games

The clearest difference is rating: Buildbox World at 4.5 against Side Quest Games's 3.4. Buildbox World also leads on ratings volume (546 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Side Quest Games's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buildbox World sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Side Quest Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

Buildbox World holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buildbox World has 546 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Buildbox World ships an update every 9 days, Side Quest Games every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buildbox World | Side Quest Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (546 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buildbox-world/id1544021219/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-quest-games/id6471085548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **546** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 176 MB | 448 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Onboard, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241236655) | [Side Quest Games and Accessories, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714790289) |

## 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


### Side Quest Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-quest-games/id6471085548)

Unlock exclusive gaming benefits, discounts, and early access with membership programs. Connect with a community through virtual events and enjoy app-exclusive deals on gear and accessories. Explore a vast inventory of gaming supplies with a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Exclusive member benefits and discounts, Access to loot programs, Virtual gaming events and gatherings, App-exclusive deals on gear, Easy shopping for gaming supplies, Member-only TTRPG content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buildbox World free?

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

### Is Side Quest Games free?

Side Quest Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Buildbox World or Side Quest Games?

Buildbox World is rated higher. Buildbox World averages 4.5 out of 5 from 546 ratings, while Side Quest Games averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Buildbox World or Side Quest Games have ads?

Buildbox World shows ads; Side Quest Games does not.

### Which is updated more often, Buildbox World or Side Quest Games?

Buildbox World ships an update every 9 days, and Side Quest Games every 2 weeks. Most recently, Buildbox World was updated on October 24, 2026 and Side Quest Games on October 24, 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.*