# Junkyard Builder Simulator vs Lumber jack Challenge

Junkyard Builder Simulator and Lumber jack Challenge both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 51% of Junkyard Builder Simulator's written reviews are positive against 25% of Lumber jack Challenge's. Lumber jack Challenge's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 248). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Junkyard Builder Simulator sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Lumber jack Challenge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Junkyard Builder Simulator against 4.6 for Lumber jack Challenge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lumber jack Challenge has 1.5K ratings behind it against 248, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Junkyard Builder Simulator's written reviews are positive against 25% of Lumber jack Challenge's.

Junkyard Builder Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, Lumber jack Challenge every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Junkyard Builder Simulator | Lumber jack Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junkyard-builder-simulator/id1576491265/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumber-jack-challenge-tycoon/id1633401306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 248 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.8% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 214 MB | 596 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FreeMind S.A](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613130719) | [Pixeland LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1366814157) |

## What reviewers say

### Junkyard Builder Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junkyard-builder-simulator/id1576491265)

Transform a deserted junkyard into a thriving business. Collect, segregate, and recycle various types of trash, from cars to scrap metal. Assemble, renew, and sell items to grow your empire and become a master of waste processing.

**Highlights:** Clean up and segregate trash, Assemble and renew items, Invest in new machines, Open containers for surprises, Develop your character, Realistic waste processing, Trade on the market

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money bag | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of emeralds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove interstitial ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Money backpack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bag of emeralds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Money chest | $9.99 | one-time |
| Money container | $15.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Money truck | $31.99 | one-time |
| Big pack | $39.99 | one-time |


### Lumber jack Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumber-jack-challenge-tycoon/id1633401306)

Experience the satisfying world of woodworking and build your own lumber empire. This simulator lets you virtually harvest, process, and transport wood, offering a user-friendly interface and modern equipment for an engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Wood harvesting and processing, Woodcarving and woodturning simulation, Virtual axe and truck, Build a lumber empire, User-friendly interface, Experience timber industry stages

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium offer | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Brain teaser

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lots of bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Inappropriate ads
- 🔒 Paywall issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Unable to progress after certain levels
- Energy issues despite purchasing premium

**Requested features**

- Cross-device save functionality
- Main menu


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Junkyard Builder Simulator free?

Junkyard Builder Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lumber jack Challenge free?

Lumber jack Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Junkyard Builder Simulator or Lumber jack Challenge?

Junkyard Builder Simulator is rated higher. Junkyard Builder Simulator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 248 ratings, while Lumber jack Challenge averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Junkyard Builder Simulator or Lumber jack Challenge have ads?

Both Junkyard Builder Simulator and Lumber jack Challenge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Junkyard Builder Simulator or Lumber jack Challenge?

Junkyard Builder Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lumber jack Challenge every 10 days. Most recently, Junkyard Builder Simulator was updated on October 27, 2026 and Lumber jack Challenge on October 30, 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.*