# River Builder 3D vs Island Survival

The clearest difference is rating: Island Survival at 4.2 against River Builder 3D's 1.0. Island Survival also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1). River Builder 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Island Survival sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. River Builder 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Island Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Island Survival has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | River Builder 3D | Island Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/river-builder-3d/id1614801375/reviews) | **[4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-survival-idle-builder/id6463634632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Volodymyr Delinskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472993251) | [Many People, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/739040049) |

## What reviewers say

### River Builder 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/river-builder-3d/id1614801375)

Transport logs to provide fire and build essential structures like solar panels and sawmills to develop your town. Earn money as your skills and town grow with each level.

**Highlights:** Log transportation, Town development, Building construction, Earning money, Skill progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Island Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-survival-idle-builder/id6463634632)

Lead a group of survivors on a deserted island. Gather resources, craft tools, and build a thriving settlement from a humble shelter to a flourishing community. Improve survival skills and hire workers to expand your empire.

**Highlights:** Resource gathering and crafting, Shelter building and upgrading, Survival skill improvement, Hiring idle workers, Exploring new areas, 3D graphics and animations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is River Builder 3D free?

River Builder 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Island Survival free?

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

### Which has better reviews, River Builder 3D or Island Survival?

Island Survival is rated higher. River Builder 3D averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Island Survival averages 4.2 from 11 ratings.

### Do River Builder 3D or Island Survival have ads?

Both River Builder 3D and Island Survival show ads.

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