# BADLAND vs Terraria

The clearest difference is price: BADLAND at $0.99 against Terraria's $4.99. BADLAND also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Terraria's advantage is ratings volume (48K vs 1.9K) and chart position (#4 vs #63). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

BADLAND costs $0.99 and Terraria $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BADLAND holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terraria has 48K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of BADLAND's written reviews are positive against 74% of Terraria's.

BADLAND ships an update every 6 weeks, Terraria every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BADLAND | Terraria |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badland/id535176909/reviews)** | [4.5 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terraria/id640364616/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **48K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.8% of reviews** | 73.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #63 | **#4** |
| Size | 224 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HypeHype Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/535176912) | [505 Games (US), Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/392990484) |

## What reviewers say

### BADLAND

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

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Paid · Adventure, #81 Top Paid · Action (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


### Terraria

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terraria/id640364616)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Adventure, #8 Top Paid · Simulation, #17 Top Paid · Games, #29 Top Paid, #154 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Explore a vast, procedurally generated world filled with unique biomes, challenging enemies, and valuable treasures. Dig, fight, build, and craft to survive and thrive in this open-ended adventure. Discover over 5,000 items, interact with numerous NPCs, and enjoy extensive building options.

**Highlights:** Vast procedurally generated worlds, Over 5,000 unique items, Combat against 400+ enemies, Build and craft complex structures, Explore 20+ biomes, Interact with 20+ NPCs, Multiplayer support for up to 8 players

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 👍 Great content and features
- 💎 Excellent value for money
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🌟 Fantastic for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🤯 Complicated new controls
- 🤔 Lack of customization options
- ⏱️ Slow world loading times
- 🤖 Unresponsive NPCs

**Reported bugs**

- Character and world data loss
- Inventory and crafting issues
- Multiplayer server connection problems
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add old control scheme as an option
- Improve cloud save functionality
- Introduce more biomes and bosses
- Implement cross-platform multiplayer
- Allow customization of UI layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BADLAND free?

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

### Is Terraria free?

Terraria costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BADLAND or Terraria?

BADLAND is rated higher. BADLAND averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Terraria averages 4.5 from 48K ratings.

### Do BADLAND or Terraria have ads?

Neither BADLAND nor Terraria shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BADLAND or Terraria?

BADLAND ships an update every 6 weeks, and Terraria every 3 weeks. Most recently, BADLAND was updated on November 6, 2026 and Terraria on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, BADLAND or Terraria?

BADLAND currently peaks at #63 in the App Store charts, and Terraria at #4. 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.*