# Ship Up vs PocketScape

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PocketScape at 100% against Ship Up's 50%. PocketScape also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 48 months). Ship Up's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PocketScape sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Ship Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

PocketScape holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketScape has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Ship Up's written reviews are positive against 100% of PocketScape's.

Ship Up ships an update every 48 months, PocketScape fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ship Up | PocketScape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-up/id1548103396/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketscape-crafting-and-mining/id6450631981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ismail Simsek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512131359) | [Ben Soohoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/852215292) |

## What reviewers say

### Ship Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-up/id1548103396)

Recruit a crew by shooting at platforms, then use them to claim a ship and battle pirate ships. Explore islands and fortresses, sinking enemies to earn gold for upgrades and diamonds to empower your fleet. Become the ultimate pirate captain.

**Highlights:** Recruit crew members, Unlock new characters with special powers, Claim and upgrade ships, Battle pirate ships on mysterious islands, Conquer fortresses, Earn gold and diamonds for upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PocketScape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketscape-crafting-and-mining/id6450631981)

Embark on a relaxing journey of item collection and exploration in a miniature world. Tap to earn in-game currency, level up your expertise, and build businesses. Customize your home base and craft new recipes as you discover captivating worlds.

**Highlights:** 25+ unique avatars, College training for job positions, Mega market shopping, Establish auto-clicker businesses, Curate home base, Explore captivating worlds, Craft new recipes, Spin wheel for earnings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Pack Spin Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Pack Spin Boosters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 40 Pack Spin Boosters | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 Pack Spin Boosters | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ship Up free?

Ship Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PocketScape free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ship Up or PocketScape?

PocketScape is rated higher. Ship Up averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PocketScape averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Ship Up or PocketScape have ads?

Neither Ship Up nor PocketScape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ship Up or PocketScape?

Ship Up ships an update every 48 months, and PocketScape fortnightly. Most recently, Ship Up was updated on October 24, 2026 and PocketScape 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.*