# iBuilder vs Block Craft 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Block Craft 3D at 4.6 against iBuilder's 2.2. Block Craft 3D also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 16%) and update cadence (weekly 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 Craft 3D sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block Craft 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Craft 3D has 864K ratings behind it against 12, 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 56% of Block Craft 3D's.

iBuilder ships an update every 29 months, Block Craft 3D weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBuilder | Block Craft 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibuilder/id453519722/reviews) | **[4.6 (864K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-craft-3d-building-games/id981633844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **864K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#5** |
| Size | 18 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sea Venture LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/312276940) | [Wildlife Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721431484) |

## 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


### Block Craft 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-craft-3d-building-games/id981633844)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Role Playing, #17 Top Free · Simulation, #119 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Build and expand your own village or create freely in an open world. Craft anything you can imagine and keep your villagers happy with your creations. This game offers hours of engaging and addictive building gameplay.

**Highlights:** Craft anything you like, Build your village, Unlimited open world, Keep people happy, Fill the world with creations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flying Ability | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $17.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Flying Ability | $49.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🏘️ Ability to build and customize structures
- 🐎 Enjoyable animal interactions
- 🤝 Ability to visit other players' villages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Limited block/feature access without payment
- 🕰️ Slow progression without watching ads
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of clear objectives or progression

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing animals and structures
- Inability to remove or modify pre-built structures
- Inconsistent server connectivity and maintenance
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode to build with friends
- More diverse building blocks and materials
- Ability to save and restore village progress
- Improved performance and reduced lag
- More customization options for avatars and villages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBuilder free?

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

### Is Block Craft 3D free?

Block Craft 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iBuilder or Block Craft 3D?

Block Craft 3D is rated higher. iBuilder averages 2.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Block Craft 3D averages 4.6 from 864K ratings.

### Do iBuilder or Block Craft 3D have ads?

Block Craft 3D shows ads; iBuilder does not.

### Which is updated more often, iBuilder or Block Craft 3D?

iBuilder ships an update every 29 months, and Block Craft 3D weekly. Most recently, iBuilder was updated on June 11, 2026 and Block Craft 3D on September 25, 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.*