Comparison

AD3000 vs Pocket Scavenger

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AD3000

Engage in interstellar conquest or embark on a solo space odyssey. Build empires, research technologies, and design starships in a strategic mode, or freely explore a vast galaxy, trade, and complete missions in an adventure mode.

Highlights
  • 4X Strategy Mode
  • Space Adventure Mode
  • Civilization building
  • Ship design
  • Resource management
  • Exploration and missions
Features
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Two classic space strategy experiences in one game. Build a galactic empire in Empire Mode, or captain your own starship in Captain Mode. Whether you enjoy deep 4X strategy or open-world space adventures, AD3000 brings both experiences together in a game designed specifically for mobile devices. Empire Mode Lead an interstellar civilization from a single colony to a galaxy-spanning empire. * Explore a vast procedurally generated galaxy * Colonize new worlds * Research advanced technologies * Design and command powerful fleets * Negotiate diplomacy with rival empires * Wage strategic wars and conquer the galaxy * Compete against challenging AI opponents Captain Mode Begin with a single starship and forge your own path among the stars. * Freely explore the galaxy * Trade goods between star systems * Complete missions for rewards * Upgrade and customize your ship * Battle pirates and hostile fleets * Discover hidden worlds and secrets * Build your reputation through your choices Features * Two complete space strategy experiences in one app * Deep turn-based 4X strategy * Open-world space exploration and trading * Offline single-player gameplay * Optimized for phones and tablets * Fast, intuitive controls designed for touch * Intelligent AI opponents * Endless replayability Whether you prefer commanding an empire or piloting a lone starship, AD3000 offers hours of strategic gameplay in a rich science-fiction universe. Command an empire. Fly a starship. Shape the future of the galaxy.

About

Pocket Scavenger

Embark on a post-apocalyptic survival adventure where you scavenge for resources in ruined locations. Manage your character's needs, upgrade your shelter, and engage in tactical combat to survive the wasteland.

Highlights
  • Post-apocalyptic scavenging
  • Shelter management and upgrades
  • Route planning and preparation
  • Inventory and resource management
  • Settlement trading system
  • Tactical survival combat
Features
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Pocket Scavenger is a post-apocalyptic survival loot game built around quick scavenging runs, shelter upgrades, trading, crafting, and story events. Search ruined stores, gas stations, apartments, clinics, forests, and dangerous remote routes. Bring back food, water, medicine, scrap, tools, weapons, tickets, blueprints, and strange keepsakes from the wasteland. Every day matters. Manage hunger, thirst, health, stress, energy, injuries, and your carried supplies. Push deeper for better loot, or return home before the road takes too much from you. Features: - Post-apocalyptic scavenging and survival - Shelter management and room-based base upgrades - Route planning and expedition preparation - Inventory, weight, water, medicine, and gear decisions - Settlement trading, trust, and request systems - Survival combat with tactical choices - Resource management without unnecessary complexity - Compact mobile-friendly gameplay - Atmospheric survival UI and wasteland mood - A growing foundation for companions, wandering survivors, and world events Privacy Policy: https://eclipse67211.github.io/idontneedat-legal/pocket-scavenger/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://eclipse67211.github.io/idontneedat-legal/pocket-scavenger/terms.html

Screenshots

AD30003 screens
Pocket Scavenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AD3000 at 4.4 against Pocket Scavenger's 1.0. AD3000 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (40 vs 1). Pocket Scavenger's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocket Scavenger sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. AD3000 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AD3000 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AD3000 has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AD3000 ships an update every 2 weeks, Pocket Scavenger every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AD3000 versus Pocket Scavenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAD3000Pocket Scavenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (40 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB991 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJianfeng WuShan He

In-app purchases

None

AD3000

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Pocket Scavenger

One-time10
  • 100 Relief Chits$0.99
  • The Silent School: Last Lesson$0.99
  • The house that still waits$0.99
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  • The Woman Without a Name$0.99
  • The White Train: Last Departure$0.99
  • 550 Relief Chits$4.99
  • 1,200 Relief Chits$9.99
  • Pocket Scavenger Lifetime Unlock$9.99
  • 2,600 Relief Chits$19.99
  • 7,000 Relief Chits$49.99

Questions

Is AD3000 free?
AD3000 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Scavenger free?
Pocket Scavenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AD3000 or Pocket Scavenger?
AD3000 is rated higher. AD3000 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Pocket Scavenger averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AD3000 or Pocket Scavenger have ads?
AD3000 shows ads; Pocket Scavenger does not.
Which is updated more often, AD3000 or Pocket Scavenger?
AD3000 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pocket Scavenger every 5 days. Most recently, AD3000 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pocket Scavenger on October 31, 2026.

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