# Craft Valley vs Bumblewick

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bumblewick at 100% against Craft Valley's 33%. Bumblewick also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Craft Valley's advantage is ratings volume (8.5K vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Craft Valley sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Bumblewick sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bumblewick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Craft Valley has 8.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Craft Valley's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bumblewick's.

Craft Valley ships an update monthly, Bumblewick every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Craft Valley | Bumblewick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-valley-building-game/id1638705343/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumblewick/id6783455561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 597 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [Eddie Grimm](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783455563) |

## What reviewers say

### Craft Valley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-valley-building-game/id1638705343)

Build your own world from a single square of land in the ocean. Mine, farm, and craft resources to expand your territory, construct buildings, and interact with other characters. Progress through different eras and unlock advanced tools to become a master builder.

**Highlights:** World building from scratch, Resource mining and farming, Crafting tools and buildings, Character interaction, Stage-based progression, Tool and ability upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + 10 tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Tickets | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Enjoyable art style
- 🕹️ Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🏆 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of clear progression after level 35
- 💰 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs (e.g., stuck characters)
- 🚧 Limited content and short playtime

**Reported bugs**

- Characters getting stuck on buildings
- Progress reset after logging out
- Inability to upgrade certain structures

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Option to remove ads for a one-time fee
- Better progression and endgame content
- Improved stability and bug fixes


### Bumblewick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumblewick/id6783455561)

Tap to keep magical items airborne in this charming arcade juggler. Master one-handed controls, unlock spells, and collect whimsical companions. Enjoy a storybook world with a dynamic sky and original art.

**Highlights:** One-tap controls, Unlockable spells, Collectible companions, Day-night sky cycle, Original art and soundtrack, Daily login bonus

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Magic Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 900 Magic Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Magic Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Craft Valley free?

Craft Valley is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bumblewick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Craft Valley or Bumblewick?

Bumblewick is rated higher. Craft Valley averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Bumblewick averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Craft Valley or Bumblewick have ads?

Both Craft Valley and Bumblewick show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Craft Valley or Bumblewick?

Craft Valley ships an update monthly, and Bumblewick every 2 days. Most recently, Craft Valley was updated on November 12, 2026 and Bumblewick on November 5, 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.*