# Little Big Workshop vs Black Border 2

The clearest difference is price: Black Border 2 at $0.29 against Little Big Workshop's $10.99. Black Border 2 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#86 vs unranked). Little Big Workshop's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (60% vs 41%). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Little Big Workshop costs $10.99 and Black Border 2 $0.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Little Big Workshop holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Little Big Workshop's written reviews are positive against 41% of Black Border 2's.

Little Big Workshop ships an update every 3 weeks, Black Border 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Little Big Workshop | Black Border 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **$0.29** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-big-workshop/id1642715290/reviews)** | [3.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-border-2/id6504453094/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 41.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#86** |
| Size | 312 MB | 472 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) | [MONTE CERVINO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611381548) |

## What reviewers say

### Little Big Workshop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-big-workshop/id1642715290)

Build and manage your own tabletop factory, creating a wide variety of products from simple to complex. Expand your workshop, unlock new machines, and optimize production lines to satisfy clients and grow your business.

**Highlights:** Build and manage tabletop factories, Create over 50 unique product types, Design efficient production lines, Expand workshop space and unlock machines, Manage and care for workers, Day/Night cycle simulation

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Black Border 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-border-2/id6504453094)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Paid · Role Playing, #187 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Step into the role of a border officer, meticulously inspecting documents and using advanced tools to prevent smuggling. Make critical decisions that impact national security, with options to uphold the law or engage in corruption. Experience intense pressure and new challenges daily.

**Highlights:** Document inspection, Advanced scanning tools, Canine unit deployment, Strategic decision-making, Endless mode, Bus arrival management

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Repetitive and monotonous gameplay
- 💰 Overpriced for the content provided

**Reported bugs**

- X-ray and next button functionality issues
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Incorrect language translations

**Requested features**

- Expand gameplay with more levels and modes
- Add more language support
- Implement a save/load feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Little Big Workshop free?

Little Big Workshop costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Black Border 2 free?

Black Border 2 costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Little Big Workshop or Black Border 2?

Little Big Workshop is rated higher. Little Big Workshop averages 4.1 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Black Border 2 averages 3.9 from 20 ratings.

### Do Little Big Workshop or Black Border 2 have ads?

Black Border 2 shows ads; Little Big Workshop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Little Big Workshop or Black Border 2?

Little Big Workshop ships an update every 3 weeks, and Black Border 2 weekly. Most recently, Little Big Workshop was updated on October 28, 2026 and Black Border 2 on October 27, 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.*