Verticus vs Survivalcraft 2 Day One
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Verticus
Embark on an action-packed adventure as a high-tech superhero free-falling through Earth's atmosphere to stop an alien invasion. Dodge obstacles, battle enemies, collect upgrades, and save the planet in this addictive game.
- Free-fall gameplay
- Alien invasion storyline
- Obstacle avoidance
- Enemy battles
- Suit upgrades
- Collect variant suits
- Stan Lee original content
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☆ Named a Best iPhone and iPad Game of 2012 by TouchArcade (Endless Runner category) ☆ ☆ Second Place, Best Lead Character - 148 Apps' 2012 Best App Ever Awards ☆ Stan Lee, the legendary co-creator of Spider-Man™, Iron Man™, and The Avengers™ presents an exhilarating, addictive, all-new action adventure game. You are Verticus™, a superhero equipped with a high tech, heat-resistant jump suit who must prevent the Earth’s destruction at the hands of an evil alien race known as The Obliterators! Free-fall through the atmosphere and into the very center of our planet! Avoid treacherous obstacles and alien attacks! Battle fierce foes! Collect materials to upgrade your suit! Collect variant suits! Save the Earth! Excelsior! Featuring: ✜Original characters and story by Stan Lee ✜Original voiceover by Stan Lee ✜Stunning retina graphics ✜Addicting and intuitive gameplay ✜Dozens of upgrades and power-ups ✜Awesome Missions and Game Center achievements ✜Challenge your friends ✜Post your best scores to Facebook and Twitter
Survivalcraft 2 Day One
Explore an infinite blocky world, mine resources, and craft tools to survive. Live through all four seasons, hunt animals, build shelters, and even create complex electric devices. Share your creations online and play with friends.
- Infinite blocky world exploration
- Resource mining and crafting
- Seasonal survival mechanics
- Animal hunting and domestication
- Complex electric device building
- Split-screen multiplayer
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What's new in the 2.4 update: - Seasons! Survive through summer, autumn, winter and spring. - Community Content search box and filters added - Poplar trees - Explosion ground shake - Werewolves interact with block and open doors - Dirt slabs and stairs ... and many more: full list of changes on our website You are marooned on the shores of an infinite blocky world. Explore, mine resources, craft tools and weapons, make traps and grow plants. Live through all four seasons. Tailor clothes and hunt over 30 real world animals for food and resources. Build a shelter to survive cold nights and share your worlds online. Ride horses, camels or donkeys and herd cattle to protect them from predators. Blast your way through the rock with explosives. Build complex electric devices. Craft custom furniture. Paint. Use pistons to build moving machines. Farm crops and plant trees. Make and combine 40 different items of clothing to protect yourself from attacks and weather or to look smart. Play with up to 3 friends using split screen. Possibilities are infinite in this long-running sandbox survival and construction game series. Enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Verticus at 4.5 against Survivalcraft 2 Day One's 3.5. Verticus also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 52%) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 12.2). Survivalcraft 2 Day One's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Verticus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Survivalcraft 2 Day One asks for nothing beyond the download.
Verticus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Verticus's written reviews are positive against 52% of Survivalcraft 2 Day One's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Verticus | Survivalcraft 2 Day One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better | 3.5 (1.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews — better | 51.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | 1.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 4.3 — better | 12.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Hitcents.com, Inc. | Igor Kalicinski |
Customer experience
Verticus
Survivalcraft 2 Day One
User reviews
Verticus
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Unique control system
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Appealing graphics
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
Survivalcraft 2 Day One
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Interesting mechanics
- 🔒 Potential for customization
- 💡 Unique biome ideas
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🕰️ Limited playtime
- 💰 Paywall for full experience
- 🤖 Lack of diverse animals
Bugs and requests
Verticus
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes on launch
- Achievements not being awarded
- Controls disappearing during gameplay
Requested features
4 requests- Update the game for newer iOS versions
- Add more levels and content
- Implement a checkpoint system
- Introduce new suits and abilities
Survivalcraft 2 Day One
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to craft basic items
- Disappearing save data
- Difficulty navigating UI
Requested features
5 requests- Add more biomes and animals
- Extend playtime beyond one day
- Implement online multiplayer
- Allow for custom furniture creation
- Provide an option to disable paywall
In-app purchases
Verticus
- Coin Doubler$0.99
- Orb Doubler$0.99
- Small Coin Pack$2.99
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- Small Orb Pack$2.99
- Health Regenerator$4.99
- Medium Orb Pack$4.99
- Medium Coin Pack$9.99
- Large Orb Pack$9.99
- Large Coin Pack$19.99
- XL Orb Pack$19.99
Survivalcraft 2 Day One
No in-app purchases
Questions
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