# GDevelop vs JavaScript Challenge

The clearest difference is price: GDevelop at Free against JavaScript Challenge's $2.99. GDevelop also leads on chart position (#38 vs unranked). JavaScript Challenge's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

GDevelop is free to download; JavaScript Challenge costs $2.99 up front. GDevelop sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and JavaScript Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GDevelop ships an update every 2 weeks, JavaScript Challenge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GDevelop | JavaScript Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gdevelop-create-and-play-games/id1663675754/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 383 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GDEVELOP FRANCE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014461175) | [MUSTAFA GURBUZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777685795) |

## What reviewers say

### GDevelop

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

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #41 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


### JavaScript Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/javascript-challenge/id6808905700)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Path | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GDevelop free?

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

### Is JavaScript Challenge free?

JavaScript Challenge costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do GDevelop or JavaScript Challenge have ads?

GDevelop shows ads; JavaScript Challenge does not.

### Which is updated more often, GDevelop or JavaScript Challenge?

GDevelop ships an update every 2 weeks, and JavaScript Challenge weekly. Most recently, GDevelop was updated on October 13, 2026 and JavaScript Challenge on October 4, 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.*