# iBuilder vs Block Earth

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Earth at 61% against iBuilder's 16%. Block Earth also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 29 months). iBuilder'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. iBuilder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Block Earth sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block Earth holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Earth has 2.2K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of iBuilder's written reviews are positive against 61% of Block Earth's.

iBuilder ships an update every 29 months, Block Earth monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBuilder | Block Earth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibuilder/id453519722/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-earth/id1052985771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | **61.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sea Venture LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/312276940) | [Choofun Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/975429564) |

## What reviewers say

### iBuilder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibuilder/id453519722)

This is a creative building game where you can construct anything you imagine using over 60 block types. Design entire cities with customizable terrain, realistic graphics, and dynamic environmental effects.

**Highlights:** Build castles, docks, mansions, and more, Over 60 different block types, Random terrain generation, Customizable island size and vegetation, 360-degree camera control, Realistic water, sky, and sun effects, Save up to 3 worlds

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iBuilder | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic graphics
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 👎 Confusing controls
- 💰 Paywall for full experience
- 🚫 Lack of content and features

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks disappearing after placement
- Inability to delete or move placed blocks

**Requested features**

- Ability to modify terrain
- Addition of characters and wildlife
- More building options and tools


### Block Earth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-earth/id1052985771)

Create and explore 3D block worlds and mini-games with realistic graphics and animals. Build your own games, ride fantastical creatures, or play with friends locally. Share your creations with a global community.

**Highlights:** Build games and sandbox worlds, Explore thousands of worlds and games, Realistic animals and advanced shading, Ride horses, boars, or dragons, Build railways and roller coasters, Local multiplayer, Share worlds and games

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alien World | $0.99 | one-time |
| Doodle World | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro World | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Jetpack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upload Worlds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Materials | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Game with Essentials Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Essentials Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Trigger Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Story Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Race Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Goblin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Game with Essentials Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic graphics
- 🦄 Unique animals like unicorns
- 👍 Lots of building options
- 🏰 Ability to create complex structures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly
- 💤 Boring or repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when switching between worlds
- Blocks disappearing or not saving properly
- Inability to rejoin or continue previous sessions
- Ads causing the app to freeze or close unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add more animals to tame and ride
- Implement a save/load system for worlds
- Introduce multiplayer functionality
- Expand block and building options
- Improve overall performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBuilder free?

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

### Is Block Earth free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iBuilder or Block Earth?

Block Earth is rated higher. iBuilder averages 2.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Block Earth averages 4.4 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do iBuilder or Block Earth have ads?

Block Earth shows ads; iBuilder does not.

### Which is updated more often, iBuilder or Block Earth?

iBuilder ships an update every 29 months, and Block Earth monthly. Most recently, iBuilder was updated on October 7, 2026 and Block Earth on October 12, 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.*