# GDevelop vs Crafty

GDevelop and Crafty both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of GDevelop's written reviews are positive against 31% of Crafty's. GDevelop also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 202). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GDevelop sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Crafty sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for GDevelop against 4.4 for Crafty. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GDevelop has 2.5K ratings behind it against 202, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of GDevelop's written reviews are positive against 31% of Crafty's.

GDevelop ships an update every 2 weeks, Crafty weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GDevelop | Crafty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gdevelop-create-and-play-games/id1663675754/reviews) | **[4.4 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crafty-addons-maps-and-skins/id6758113780/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 202 |
| Positive reviews | **49.9% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | #59 |
| Size | 196 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | +4 |
| Developer | [GDEVELOP FRANCE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014461175) | [MINICRAFT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870997687) |

## What reviewers say

### GDevelop

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #33 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Discover and play a vast collection of indie games created by a global community. This platform also empowers you to build your own 2D and 3D games using a no-code, AI-assisted engine. Share your creations and explore new titles weekly.

**Highlights:** Unlimited indie game access, No-code game creation, AI-assisted development, Game templates and asset library, Publish and share games, Leaderboards and multiplayer, 2D/3D game engine

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GDevelop Silver | $6.99 | per month |
| GDevelop Gold | $12.99 | per month |
| GDevelop Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| GDevelop Gold - 1 year | $95.99 | per year |
| GDevelop Pro - 1 year | $399.99 | per year |
| 500 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Credits | $18.99 | one-time |
| From Zero to Creator | $24.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $44.99 | 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


### Crafty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crafty-addons-maps-and-skins/id6758113780)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Discover and install custom content for Minecraft Pocket Edition, including new mobs, maps, and skins. Create and edit your own unique skins with a built-in editor and advanced preview tools. Easily browse and apply add-ons to enhance your gameplay.

**Highlights:** Discover popular Minecraft PE addons, Browse unique maps for various gameplay styles, Customize characters with stylish skins, Create and edit skins with pixel-level precision, Advanced skin preview customization, Easy browsing and installation of content

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Special Offer | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GDevelop free?

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

### Is Crafty free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GDevelop or Crafty?

Crafty is rated higher. GDevelop averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Crafty averages 4.4 from 202 ratings.

### Do GDevelop or Crafty have ads?

Both GDevelop and Crafty show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GDevelop or Crafty?

GDevelop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Crafty weekly. Most recently, GDevelop was updated on November 11, 2026 and Crafty on November 9, 2026.

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

GDevelop currently peaks at #28 in the App Store charts, and Crafty at #59. 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.*