# iBuilder vs Shutterbugs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shutterbugs at 75% against iBuilder's 16%. Shutterbugs also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). iBuilder's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Shutterbugs holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of iBuilder's written reviews are positive against 75% of Shutterbugs's.

iBuilder ships an update every 29 months, Shutterbugs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBuilder | Shutterbugs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibuilder/id453519722/reviews) | **[4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutterbugs-wiggle-and-stomp/id717204264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **4.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sea Venture LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/312276940) | [Smithsonian Institution](https://appshunter.io/developer/370564865) |

## 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

**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


### Shutterbugs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutterbugs-wiggle-and-stomp/id717204264)

Explore the Smithsonian's National Zoo and capture photos of animals in motion. This game teaches about movement and motion through interactive play with various zoo creatures. Printable coloring pages of your favorite animals are also included.

**Highlights:** Animal photography, Learn about movement, Explore National Zoo, Printable coloring pages, Interactive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBuilder free?

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

### Is Shutterbugs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iBuilder or Shutterbugs?

Shutterbugs is rated higher. iBuilder averages 2.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Shutterbugs averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do iBuilder or Shutterbugs have ads?

Neither iBuilder nor Shutterbugs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iBuilder or Shutterbugs?

iBuilder ships an update every 29 months, and Shutterbugs every 3 weeks. Most recently, iBuilder was updated on June 11, 2026 and Shutterbugs on September 16, 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.*