# Topia World Builder vs Pocket Build

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Build at 4.6 against Topia World Builder's 3.6. Pocket Build also leads on ratings volume (27K vs 236) and review sentiment (77% vs 57%). Topia World Builder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 13.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Topia World Builder costs $1.99 and Pocket Build $0.99 up front. Pocket Build sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Topia World Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pocket Build holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Build has 27K ratings behind it against 236, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Topia World Builder's written reviews are positive against 77% of Pocket Build's.

Topia World Builder ships an update every 6 weeks, Pocket Build fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topia World Builder | Pocket Build |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [3.6 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topia-world-builder/id534282109/reviews) | **[4.6 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-build/id1293681293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 236 | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.2% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 57 MB | 615 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012) | [MoonBear LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/970568705) |

## What reviewers say

### Topia World Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topia-world-builder/id534282109)

Shape a vibrant planet as a divine creator. Sculpt landscapes, grow forests, and populate your world with diverse animal life. Witness ecosystems evolve as you manage your creation.

**Highlights:** Create mountains, valleys, rivers, and oceans, Spawn and manage large animal herds, Observe animal interactions and ecosystems, Save and edit worlds, Customize land, water, and sky colors, Supports landscape and portrait modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 👍 Beautiful graphics
- 🌳 Relaxing sandbox experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unbalanced animal populations
- 🔍 Lack of content and features
- 💤 Gets boring quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Birds getting stuck over the ocean
- Land animals drowning in water
- Inconsistent controls and UI

**Requested features**

- Add humans and civilization building
- Introduce natural disasters and weather effects
- Expand animal and plant diversity
- Improve ecosystem balance and predator-prey dynamics
- Implement saving and loading of created worlds


### Pocket Build

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-build/id1293681293)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Paid · Adventure, #56 Top Paid · Simulation, #137 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Create your own fantasy worlds without limits. Build anything from farms and castles to epic cities with a vast array of items. Command characters, collect resources, and unleash your imagination in this open-world sandbox.

**Highlights:** Open world sandbox, Build with no limitations, Hundreds of buildable items, Collect resources, Command humans, Beautiful 3D graphics, Build instantly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Power Builder (weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Power Builder (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Power Builder (monthly) | $11.49 | per month |
| Power Builder (yearly) | $25.49 | per year |
| Micro Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Mega Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Surprisingly addictive
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Amazing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy at times
- 🔒 Limited character interactions
- 💡 Lack of purpose or objectives
- 🔒 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Difficult terrain editing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when building large worlds
- Issues with path and terrain connectivity
- Inability to delete or move placed items

**Requested features**

- More animals and creatures
- Ability to control characters and have them interact
- Warfare and battle mechanics
- Progression system and goals
- Random world generation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Topia World Builder free?

Topia World Builder costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pocket Build free?

Pocket Build costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Topia World Builder or Pocket Build?

Pocket Build is rated higher. Topia World Builder averages 3.6 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while Pocket Build averages 4.6 from 27K ratings.

### Do Topia World Builder or Pocket Build have ads?

Neither Topia World Builder nor Pocket Build shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Topia World Builder or Pocket Build?

Topia World Builder ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pocket Build fortnightly. Most recently, Topia World Builder was updated on October 22, 2026 and Pocket Build on October 23, 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.*