# iBuilder vs Surf Station

The clearest difference is rating: Surf Station at 3.0 against iBuilder's 2.3. Surf Station also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). iBuilder's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iBuilder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Surf Station asks for nothing beyond the download.

Surf Station holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBuilder has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBuilder | Surf Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibuilder/id453519722/reviews) | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-station/id1522130811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sea Venture LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/312276940) | [M.studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1262509118) |

## 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


### Surf Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-station/id1522130811)

Build and upgrade amusement stations to boost your income. Make your stations more popular to attract larger crowds and expand your offerings.

**Highlights:** Expand Surf Stations, Create amusements for income, Upgrade stations, Increase station popularity, Attract crowds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBuilder free?

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

### Is Surf Station free?

Surf Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iBuilder or Surf Station?

Surf Station is rated higher. iBuilder averages 2.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Surf Station averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iBuilder or Surf Station have ads?

Neither iBuilder nor Surf Station shows ads.

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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.*