# Forest Island vs Land Builder

Forest Island and Land Builder both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Forest Island's written reviews are positive against 42% of Land Builder's. Forest Island also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forest Island sells 43 one-off in-app purchases and Land Builder sells 18 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 — 4.8 for Forest Island against 4.6 for Land Builder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 22K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Forest Island's written reviews are positive against 42% of Land Builder's.

Forest Island ships an update every 2 weeks, Land Builder monthly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forest Island | Land Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-island/id1581726035/reviews)** | [4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-builder/id6443774303/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 22K |
| Positive reviews | **78.5% of reviews** | 41.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#167** | #191 |
| Size | 652 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nanali Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/577348210) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Forest Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-island/id1581726035)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

This idle simulation game allows players to restore a natural island by collecting diverse animals and birds. Players can clear pollution, grow habitats, and enjoy relaxing BGM and ASMR sounds. It's designed for stress relief and a peaceful gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Collect over 100 types of animals and birds, Restore island by clearing pollution, Grow diverse natural habitats, Relaxing BGM and ASMR sounds, Idle gameplay with continuous growth, Welcome gift for new users

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (43)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arcade Coin Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recovery of Snowflake Landmark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season Coin(S) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spring Pass Coin Package (S) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frog in your Pocket! New Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Pass Coin Package (S) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Ad skip coupons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rare Animal Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Baby Duck in your Pocket! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Swan Package - Coupon Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| Aurora Weather Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fluffy Snow Weather Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crescent Weather Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rudolph Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Penguin Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Axolotl in your Pocket! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blue Snake Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Wolf Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Black Rabbit Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Deer Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Fox Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Turtle Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Baby Orca package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Glasses Bear Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Humpback Whale Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Snowflake Limited Animals | $7.99 | one-time |
| Guinea Pig Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Limited Animal Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season Limited Animal Pack 3A | $7.99 | one-time |
| Capybara Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spring Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Foggy Isle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Forest Island: Snowflake Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Larga Seal Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coconut Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Blackfooted Albatross Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Red Paper Boat Upgrade | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Relaxing and calming atmosphere
- 🐾 Cute and adorable animals
- 🎶 Soothing background music
- 🕰️ Peaceful gameplay without pressure
- 🎁 Generous rewards and progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📢 Excessive pop-ups and notifications
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive tasks and limited gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow progress without watching ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or getting stuck on loading screens
- Disappearing progress and lost in-app purchases
- Inability to complete certain quests or tasks
- Inconsistent or malfunctioning game mechanics

**Requested features**

- Ability to name or interact with animals
- More diverse and unique animal habitats
- Reduced reliance on ads for progression
- Improved camera functionality for photos
- Offline mode or reduced battery consumption


### Land Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-builder/id6443774303)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

A relaxing puzzle game where you build your own world piece by piece. Expand your horizons by placing hexagonal tiles, unlocking new structures, and enhancing visual details. Enjoy a meditative experience with soothing visuals and sound.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal tile placement, World expansion, Unlockable structures, Visual enhancements, Undo last move, Zoom in/out

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| SkipTickets4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Best Win Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| BoostersBundle5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| SkipTickets5 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| JapanOffer1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| SkipTickets6 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Gems 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful and visually appealing
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 👍 Satisfying city-building experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🚫 Lack of ad-free purchase option
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🔀 Inability to continue progress on completed levels

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible tiles and missing terrain
- Game crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent ad behavior (ads playing despite declining)

**Requested features**

- Sandbox/freeplay mode with no level restrictions
- Option to save and load custom city layouts
- More diverse biome and tile variety
- Ability to toggle ads for a one-time fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forest Island free?

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

### Is Land Builder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Forest Island or Land Builder?

Forest Island is rated higher. Forest Island averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Land Builder averages 4.6 from 22K ratings.

### Do Forest Island or Land Builder have ads?

Both Forest Island and Land Builder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forest Island or Land Builder?

Forest Island ships an update every 2 weeks, and Land Builder monthly. Most recently, Forest Island was updated on October 28, 2026 and Land Builder on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Forest Island or Land Builder?

Forest Island currently peaks at #167 in the App Store charts, and Land Builder at #191. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*