# Craft Island vs Pro Builder 3D

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pro Builder 3D at free with in-app purchases against Craft Island's subscription. Craft Island's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 21%) and ratings volume (32K vs 8K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Craft Island sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per 7 days and Pro Builder 3D sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Craft Island against 4.6 for Pro Builder 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32K and 8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Craft Island's written reviews are positive against 21% of Pro Builder 3D's.

Craft Island ships an update every 9 days, Pro Builder 3D every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Craft Island | Pro Builder 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-island/id1552703591/reviews)** | [4.6 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-builder-3d/id1591866513/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 8K |
| Positive reviews | **34.0% of reviews** | 21.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 471 MB | 351 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Craft Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-island/id1552703591)

Design and construct your own unique island using various wooden elements. Unlock VIP status for enhanced features and benefits through flexible subscription options. Enjoy a creative building experience with ongoing content updates.

**Highlights:** Island construction, Wood-based building elements, VIP status unlocks, Weekly, monthly, and yearly subscriptions, Customizable island design

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription Weekly | $6.49 | per 7 days |
| VIP Subscription Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| VIP Subscription Yearly | $97.99 | per year |
| 6 hours boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2 hours boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| ShockWave | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unicorn | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Axe | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Great concept and idea
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of content and progression
- 🔍 Too many ads and intrusive monetization
- 🔋 Performance issues and battery drain
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads crashing the game
- Progression blockers and missing functionality
- Inconsistent ad removal after purchase

**Requested features**

- More worlds and levels
- Faster progression and less repetitive gameplay
- Customization options
- Multiplayer or social features
- Improved performance and optimization


### Pro Builder 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-builder-3d/id1591866513)

Design and construct your dream home in a virtual 3D environment.  Furnish your creations and then sell them to earn in-game currency to build even more elaborate structures.

**Highlights:** Build houses in 3D, Furnish interiors, Sell houses for profit, Expand your building empire

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Cash and No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Cash and No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive game
- 🔨 Relaxing building mechanics
- 🏠 Enjoyable house building experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💤 Too many ads disrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Progress reset issues
- 🕰️ Ads even after purchasing ad-free version

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes at higher levels
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Glitches causing loss of in-game progress
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Reduce frequency of ads
- Implement cloud save to preserve progress
- Introduce more building/customization options
- Add difficulty levels or challenge modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Craft Island free?

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

### Is Pro Builder 3D free?

Pro Builder 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Craft Island or Pro Builder 3D?

Craft Island is rated higher. Craft Island averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Pro Builder 3D averages 4.6 from 8K ratings.

### Do Craft Island or Pro Builder 3D have ads?

Both Craft Island and Pro Builder 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Craft Island or Pro Builder 3D?

Craft Island ships an update every 9 days, and Pro Builder 3D every 11 days. Most recently, Craft Island was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pro Builder 3D on October 17, 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.*