# AD3000 vs Pocket Scavenger

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.

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

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.

AD3000 ships an update every 2 weeks, Pocket Scavenger every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AD3000 | Pocket Scavenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad3000-space-odyssey/id1594792820/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-scavenger/id6767972795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 213 MB | 991 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jianfeng Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435210283) | [Shan He](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896283464) |

## What reviewers say

### AD3000

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad3000-space-odyssey/id1594792820)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pocket Scavenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-scavenger/id6767972795)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

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


## Frequently asked 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 11, 2026 and Pocket Scavenger on October 31, 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.*