# GDevelop vs Sekai

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.

Both are free to download. GDevelop sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Sekai asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 2.4K, 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.

GDevelop ships an update every 2 weeks, Sekai every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GDevelop | Sekai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gdevelop-create-and-play-games/id1663675754/reviews) | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sekai-create-remix-play/id6504506653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #34 | **#3** |
| Size | 383 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GDEVELOP FRANCE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014461175) | [Sekai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707645385) |

## What reviewers say

### GDevelop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gdevelop-create-and-play-games/id1663675754)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #43 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GDevelop Silver | $6.99 | per month |
| GDevelop Gold | $12.99 | per month |
| GDevelop Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| GDevelop Silver - 1 year | $49.99 | per year |
| GDevelop Gold - 1 year | $95.99 | per year |
| GDevelop Pro - 1 year | $399.99 | per year |
| Sci-Fi Space Village | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sci-Fi Space Characters | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sci-Fi Space Animals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Dark Fantasy Level 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Dark Fantasy | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Dark Fantasy Level 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Platformer Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| GDevelop Mega Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Credits | $18.99 | one-time |
| From Zero to Creator | $24.99 | one-time |
| From Zero to Creator | $34.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $44.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Credits | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sekai-create-remix-play/id6504506653)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 2.4K 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 2 weeks, and Sekai every 3 days. Most recently, GDevelop was updated on October 1, 2026 and Sekai on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GDevelop or Sekai?

GDevelop currently peaks at #34 in the App Store charts, and Sekai at #3. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*