# Eden vs Junk Jack Retro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eden at none against Junk Jack Retro's 10. Eden also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 147). Junk Jack Retro's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 76%) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Eden costs $1.99 and Junk Jack Retro $0.99 up front. Junk Jack Retro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Eden asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Eden against 4.3 for Junk Jack Retro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eden has 2.1K ratings behind it against 147, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Eden's written reviews are positive against 84% of Junk Jack Retro's.

Eden ships an update every 2 days, Junk Jack Retro every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eden | Junk Jack Retro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eden-world-builder/id405743220/reviews) | **[4.3 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junk-jack-retro/id436555490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 147 |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | — |
| Size | 187 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **7.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kingly Software Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/405583311) | [Pixbits SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/436555493) |

## What reviewers say

### Eden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eden-world-builder/id405743220)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Paid · Adventure, #190 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Create and explore infinite worlds with a powerful block-based sandbox game. Unleash your creativity by building anything imaginable, from simple structures to complex contraptions, and share your creations with a vibrant community.

**Highlights:** Explore, build, and destroy huge worlds, Wide variety of building materials, Interactive elements like fire and explosives, Creative tools like fireworks and portals, Lovable and aggressive creatures, Share and explore user-created worlds

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Nostalgic and memorable game
- 🌟 Unique and creative sandbox experience
- 🎨 Customizable blocks and colors
- 🌐 Ability to share and download worlds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Outdated and clunky controls
- 🌇 Limited block and feature set compared to competitors
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and downloading user-created worlds

**Reported bugs**

- Worlds not saving properly
- Inconsistent performance on newer devices
- Shared world search not functioning correctly
- Lighting and texture issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer functionality
- More block types and customization options
- Improved world sharing and discovery
- Flying/camera controls for easier building
- Survival mode with day/night cycles and enemies


### Junk Jack Retro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junk-jack-retro/id436555490)

Explore, build, and survive in procedurally generated 2D worlds. This prequel offers retro pixel art, a dynamic day/night cycle, and a vast array of crafting and building options. Discover hidden secrets, fight monsters, and create unique homes.

**Highlights:** Retro style pixel art, Procedurally generated worlds, Dynamic day/night cycle, Advanced farming system, Extensive crafting recipes, Underground biomes, Combat with diverse mobs

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Complete CraftBook | $0.99 | one-time |
| Slime Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Botanist Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chef Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Robin Hood Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Breeding Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jazon Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frost Ninja Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Santa Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Logo | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Long-time fan
- 💬 Multiplayer request
- 🎮 Retro feel
- 👍 Great game
- 🔍 Lots of content to explore

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes
- 🔒 Needs more security
- 🕹️ Clunky controls
- 💰 Not worth the money
- 🤔 Confusing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Inventory/crafting issues
- Compatibility problems
- Saving/loading issues

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer
- Creative mode
- More content updates
- Armor and weapons
- Customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eden free?

Eden costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Junk Jack Retro free?

Junk Jack Retro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Eden or Junk Jack Retro?

Junk Jack Retro is rated higher. Eden averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Junk Jack Retro averages 4.3 from 147 ratings.

### Do Eden or Junk Jack Retro have ads?

Neither Eden nor Junk Jack Retro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eden or Junk Jack Retro?

Eden ships an update every 2 days, and Junk Jack Retro every 5 weeks. Most recently, Eden was updated on November 1, 2026 and Junk Jack Retro on November 1, 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.*