# BADLAND vs Pocket Build

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BADLAND at none against Pocket Build's 11. BADLAND also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Pocket Build's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (27K vs 1.9K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for BADLAND against 4.6 for Pocket Build. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Build has 27K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of BADLAND's written reviews are positive against 77% of Pocket Build's.

BADLAND ships an update every 6 weeks, Pocket Build fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BADLAND | Pocket Build |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badland/id535176909/reviews)** | [4.6 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-build/id1293681293/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.8% of reviews** | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #46 | **#45** |
| Size | 224 MB | 615 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HypeHype Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/535176912) | [MoonBear LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/970568705) |

## What reviewers say

### BADLAND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badland/id535176909)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Paid · Adventure, #62 Top Paid · Action, #195 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Navigate a mysterious forest filled with traps and obstacles in this award-winning action-adventure. Control a forest dweller to uncover the forest's secrets and survive its dangers. Features innovative physics-based gameplay and an immersive audiovisual experience.

**Highlights:** Atmospheric side-scrolling action-adventure, Innovative physics-based gameplay, 100+ unique single-player levels, Local multiplayer for up to 4 players, Level editor for creating and sharing levels, Intuitive one-touch controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful graphics and atmosphere
- 🤩 Addictive and challenging
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎮 Fun multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Extremely difficult later levels
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Lack of online features and community support
- ⏱️ Repetitive and monotonous at times

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Level editor freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent save/load functionality

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Improved level search and discovery
- Ability to customize character and visuals
- Online leaderboards and multiplayer


### Pocket Build

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

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Paid · Adventure, #62 Top Paid · Simulation, #186 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 BADLAND free?

BADLAND costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pocket Build free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BADLAND or Pocket Build?

BADLAND is rated higher. BADLAND averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Pocket Build averages 4.6 from 27K ratings.

### Do BADLAND or Pocket Build have ads?

Neither BADLAND nor Pocket Build shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BADLAND or Pocket Build?

BADLAND ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pocket Build fortnightly. Most recently, BADLAND was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pocket Build on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, BADLAND or Pocket Build?

BADLAND currently peaks at #46 in the App Store charts, and Pocket Build at #45. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*