# PlanetBuilder vs Factory 4.0

The clearest difference is price: Factory 4.0 at Free against PlanetBuilder's $0.99. Factory 4.0 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (31 vs 7). PlanetBuilder's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 33%) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Factory 4.0 is free to download; PlanetBuilder costs $0.99 up front. Factory 4.0 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. PlanetBuilder asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for PlanetBuilder against 4.2 for Factory 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 31 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of PlanetBuilder's written reviews are positive against 33% of Factory 4.0's.

PlanetBuilder ships an update every 26 months, Factory 4.0 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlanetBuilder | Factory 4.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetbuilder/id547202735/reviews) | **[4.2 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-40/id1458569617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 90 MB | 351 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Strange Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/547202738) | [vmoga](https://appshunter.io/developer/945300832) |

## What reviewers say

### PlanetBuilder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetbuilder/id547202735)

Shape cosmic debris into a living planet, bending gravity to your will. Defend your creation from deadly debris and hostile alien forces as life evolves and civilization rises.

**Highlights:** Shape cosmic debris into a planet, Bend gravity to manipulate your world, Defend against cosmic debris and alien forces, Witness life evolve and civilization rise, Adapt to challenges as your world grows

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Factory 4.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-40/id1458569617)

Build a toy factory startup and grow your business into a global corporation. Produce various items, upgrade production lines, and hire managers to increase income and accelerate growth. Reset progress for significant bonuses.

**Highlights:** Idle gameplay with offline earnings, Build and manage a duck toy factory, Produce 20 different types of products, Hire managers to automate production, Use boosts for faster income, Reset progress for bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fistful Of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 Promo | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Presale 4 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 Promo | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Presale 5 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Presale 3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Presale 6 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlanetBuilder free?

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

### Is Factory 4.0 free?

Factory 4.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PlanetBuilder or Factory 4.0?

Factory 4.0 is rated higher. PlanetBuilder averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Factory 4.0 averages 4.2 from 31 ratings.

### Do PlanetBuilder or Factory 4.0 have ads?

Factory 4.0 shows ads; PlanetBuilder does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlanetBuilder or Factory 4.0?

PlanetBuilder ships an update every 26 months, and Factory 4.0 every 3 weeks. Most recently, PlanetBuilder was updated on October 11, 2026 and Factory 4.0 on October 15, 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.*