# Junk Jack Retro vs Terraria

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Terraria at none against Junk Jack Retro's 10. Terraria also leads on ratings volume (48K vs 147) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). Junk Jack Retro's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and review sentiment (84% vs 74%). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Junk Jack Retro costs $0.99 and Terraria $4.99 up front. Junk Jack Retro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Terraria asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Junk Jack Retro against 4.5 for Terraria. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terraria has 48K ratings behind it against 147, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Junk Jack Retro's written reviews are positive against 74% of Terraria's.

Junk Jack Retro ships an update every 5 weeks, Terraria every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Junk Jack Retro | Terraria |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junk-jack-retro/id436555490/reviews) | **[4.5 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terraria/id640364616/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 147 | **48K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 73.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#5** |
| Size | 32 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pixbits SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/436555493) | [505 Games (US), Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/392990484) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Terraria

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terraria/id640364616)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Adventure, #8 Top Paid · Simulation, #21 Top Paid · Games, #32 Top Paid, #176 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Explore a vast, procedurally generated world filled with unique biomes, challenging enemies, and valuable treasures. Dig, fight, build, and craft to survive and thrive in this open-ended adventure. Discover over 5,000 items, interact with numerous NPCs, and enjoy extensive building options.

**Highlights:** Vast procedurally generated worlds, Over 5,000 unique items, Combat against 400+ enemies, Build and craft complex structures, Explore 20+ biomes, Interact with 20+ NPCs, Multiplayer support for up to 8 players

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 👍 Great content and features
- 💎 Excellent value for money
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🌟 Fantastic for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🤯 Complicated new controls
- 🤔 Lack of customization options
- ⏱️ Slow world loading times
- 🤖 Unresponsive NPCs

**Reported bugs**

- Character and world data loss
- Inventory and crafting issues
- Multiplayer server connection problems
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add old control scheme as an option
- Improve cloud save functionality
- Introduce more biomes and bosses
- Implement cross-platform multiplayer
- Allow customization of UI layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Junk Jack Retro free?

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

### Is Terraria free?

Terraria costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Terraria is rated higher. Junk Jack Retro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Terraria averages 4.5 from 48K ratings.

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

Neither Junk Jack Retro nor Terraria shows ads.

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

Junk Jack Retro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Terraria every 3 weeks. Most recently, Junk Jack Retro was updated on November 10, 2026 and Terraria on November 11, 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.*