Comparison

GDevelop vs Sekai

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

Head to head
About

GDevelop

Discover and play a wide variety of indie games created by a global community. This platform also empowers users to design and publish their own 2D and 3D games using a no-code, AI-assisted engine, suitable for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Unlimited indie game access
  • Create 2D/3D games
  • No-code development
  • AI-assisted game building
  • Game templates and assets
  • Publish and share games
  • Leaderboards and multiplayer
Features
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Play a growing world of quirky, joyful indie games. Discover, play and support games made by independent creators from around the world... and create your own! Play and help shape the next indie gem: - Unlimited indie games instantly in-app, no install needed - Sharing feedback with creators - Explore new games every week, from around the world Every game in the app was built with GDevelop: the no-code and AI powered, open-source game engine used by thousands of creators, artists, and independent developers. Start exploring. Play something small. Or weird. Or wonderful. Create your own games. Or play any game you're dreaming of! It's fast, easy, and no technical knowledge is required to get started. Try it, or get a GDevelop subscription to unlock every feature! - Explore dozens of game templates or start from scratch. - Use AI to help you build your game step by step. - Use your own characters, or choose from a library of pre-made objects such as characters, animations, sounds, and music. - Quickly add pre-made logic to your game objects with GDevelop's Behaviors. - Write game logic with GDevelop's innovative event system based on "if / then" actions and conditions. - Publish your game in a few seconds and share it with your friends, colleagues, or customers. - Allow players to submit their scores with ready-to-use leaderboards or make online multiplayer games. Dozens of thousands of games are made every month with GDevelop. Unleash your creativity, and create all kinds of games: platformers, shoot’em up, strategy, 8-bit, or hyper-casual games... the sky is the limit. GDevelop is a powerful game engine that will transform you into a game designer: - Add explosions and effects with particles. - Use visual effects ("shaders"). - Pathfinding and advanced movements (bounce, elliptic movement, screen wrap, projectiles...). - Advanced rendering engine that can handle pixel-art games, modern 2D games, 2.5D isometric games and 3D games. - Text objects for scores, dialogues, with optional typewriter effects. - Transitions and smooth movement for objects. - Leaderboards and Real-time Multiplayer. - Platformer engine. - Realistic 2D and 3D physics engine. - Sound effects and music handling. - Ready-to-use objects for your game interface: text input, buttons, joysticks, progress bars... - Complete documentation available for each feature. - Dozens of extensions that give new behaviors, new actions, and new conditions: checkpoints, object shaking, 3D flip effects... GDevelop makes game development easy, even for those with no prior experience. Download the app and join a community of 400k+ monthly creators: gamers, hobbyists, teachers, and professionals. GDevelop's unique design makes game creation fast and fun! Our Terms & Conditions: https://gdevelop.io/page/terms-and-conditions Our Privacy Policy: https://gdevelop.io/page/privacy-policy

About

Sekai

This social platform allows users to create, remix, and play interactive content like quizzes, memes, and mini-games. Users can instantly bring ideas to life, modify existing content, and discover an endless feed of community-created experiences to share with friends.

Highlights
  • Create interactive experiences instantly
  • Remix existing content
  • Infinite feed of community content
  • Share with friends
  • Build a user presence
Features
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Don’t just watch content—play with it. Sekai is a social platform where ideas turn into fun, interactive experiences you can play and share. From personality quizzes and interactive memes to chaotic mini games and creative formats, everything is built for FUN. WHY YOU’LL LOVE SEKAI Create Instantly Got an idea? Bring it to life as a fun, interactive experience in seconds. Remix Anything See something you like? Remix it to change the vibe, swap characters, or make it your own. The Infinite Feed Scroll an endless stream of interactive experiences from the community. Discover new formats, viral moments, and unexpected ideas. Share With Friends Drop a link in your group chat and watch friends play, react, and compete. JOIN THE FUN Build your presence, share what you love, and be part of a new kind of interactive social experience. Download Sekai and start playing.

Screenshots

GDevelop4 screens
Sekai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sekai at 4.8 against GDevelop's 4.3. Sekai also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. GDevelop sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Sekai asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sekai holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sekai has 23K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of GDevelop's written reviews are positive against 68% of Sekai's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GDevelop ships an update every 11 days, Sekai every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
GDevelop versus Sekai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGDevelopSekai
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.3K ratings)4.8 (23K ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.1% of reviews68.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K23K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#30#3 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size376 MB159 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperGDEVELOP FRANCESekai

Customer experience

GDevelop

All ratings2,335 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews344 reviews
Positive49.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative41.9%

Sekai

All ratings23,041 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews1,658 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral8.4%
Negative23.2%

User reviews

GDevelop

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Powerful game engine
  • 🤑 Can make great games
  • 🤩 Awesome app
  • 🤖 Impressive no-code features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Subscription model too restrictive
  • 🤔 Limited free features
  • 🤯 Confusing and complex
  • 🤖 Mobile version not as capable as PC

Sekai

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Awesome app for creating stories
  • 👍 No in-app purchases
  • 💡 Ability to create own characters and narratives
  • 🚀 Entertaining and fluid storytelling
  • 👍 Fun and creative experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🐛 Dialogue/audio issues (repeating, not playing)
  • 🐛 Slow loading times when continuing stories
  • 🐛 Character/story issues after updates
  • 🐛 Inconsistent character voice/appearance

Bugs and requests

GDevelop

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when changing sprites
  • Keyboard issues on mobile
  • Saved projects not loading properly
  • Frequent crashes and loss of progress
  • Importing assets causes issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sprite editor
  • More programming features (e.g. switches, loops)
  • Ability to organize code/actions better on mobile
  • Reduce subscription limits
  • Add daily rewards or free currency

Sekai

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when searching for certain terms
  • Issues with uploading custom character images
  • Repeated audio/dialogue glitches
  • Inconsistent character behavior across stories

Requested features

5 requests
  • Increase character limit for stories
  • Add more character options and voices
  • Improve character customization (poses, expressions)
  • Add ability to reread previous dialogue
  • Enhance story continuation experience

In-app purchases

21 purchases

GDevelop

Subscriptions6
  • GDevelop Silver3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • GDevelop Gold3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • GDevelop Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Month
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  • GDevelop Silver - 1 year$49.991 Year
  • GDevelop Gold - 1 year3 Days trial$95.991 Year
  • GDevelop Pro - 1 year3 Days trial$399.991 Year
One-time15
  • Sci-Fi Space Village$3.99
  • Sci-Fi Space Characters$3.99
  • Sci-Fi Space Animals$3.99
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  • Pixel Dark Fantasy Level 3$4.99
  • Pixel Dark Fantasy$5.99
  • Pixel Dark Fantasy Level 2$5.99
  • 500 Credits$5.99
  • 1000 Credits$9.99
  • Platformer Bundle$14.99
  • GDevelop Mega Bundle$17.99
  • 2000 Credits$18.99
  • From Zero to Creator$24.99
  • From Zero to Creator$34.99
  • 5000 Credits$44.99
  • 10000 Credits$89.99
None

Sekai

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GDevelop free?
GDevelop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sekai free?
Sekai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GDevelop or Sekai?
Sekai is rated higher. GDevelop averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Sekai averages 4.8 from 23K ratings.
Do GDevelop or Sekai have ads?
GDevelop shows ads; Sekai does not.
Which is updated more often, GDevelop or Sekai?
GDevelop ships an update every 11 days, and Sekai every 3 days. Most recently, GDevelop was updated on September 28, 2026 and Sekai on September 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, GDevelop or Sekai?
GDevelop currently peaks at #30 in the App Store charts, and Sekai at #3. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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