# GDevelop vs Save Code

The clearest difference is rating: GDevelop at 4.3 against Save Code's 1.0. GDevelop also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 1). Save Code's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GDevelop sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Save Code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GDevelop holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GDevelop has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GDevelop ships an update every 11 days, Save Code every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GDevelop | Save Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gdevelop-create-and-play-games/id1663675754/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-code-buildbox/id6751478752/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 376 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GDEVELOP FRANCE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014461175) | [Dimitry French](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705596542) |

## What reviewers say

### GDevelop

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

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #45 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


### Save Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-code-buildbox/id6751478752)

Organize your development workflow by creating projects, tracking builds with version and stability details, and saving code snippets for quick access. Features include search, sorting, and pinning for efficient management. Unlock advanced capabilities with a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Project and build tracking, Code snippet saving, Search and sort functionality, Pinning for important items, Customizable editor settings, Pro features for unlimited use

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BuildBox Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GDevelop free?

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

### Is Save Code free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GDevelop or Save Code?

GDevelop is rated higher. GDevelop averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Save Code averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GDevelop or Save Code have ads?

GDevelop shows ads; Save Code does not.

### Which is updated more often, GDevelop or Save Code?

GDevelop ships an update every 11 days, and Save Code every 6 months. Most recently, GDevelop was updated on September 25, 2026 and Save Code on September 22, 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.*