Comparison

Verticus vs Survivalcraft 2 Day One

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Free-fall gameplay
  • Alien invasion storyline
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Enemy battles
  • Suit upgrades
  • Collect variant suits
  • Stan Lee original content
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Infinite blocky world exploration
  • Resource mining and crafting
  • Seasonal survival mechanics
  • Animal hunting and domestication
  • Complex electric device building
  • Split-screen multiplayer
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Verticus4 screens
Survivalcraft 2 Day One4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Verticus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Survivalcraft 2 Day One asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Verticus versus Survivalcraft 2 Day One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerticusSurvivalcraft 2 Day One
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better3.5 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews — better51.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K1.5K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better12.2
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB62 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperHitcents.com, Inc.Igor Kalicinski

Customer experience

Verticus

All ratings1,171 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews525 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative15.8%

Survivalcraft 2 Day One

All ratings1,509 ratings
Positive59.7%
Neutral8.0%
Negative32.3%
Written reviews257 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral15.2%
Negative33.1%

User reviews

Verticus

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

10 purchases

Verticus

One-time10
  • 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
None

Survivalcraft 2 Day One

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Verticus free?
Verticus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Survivalcraft 2 Day One free?
Survivalcraft 2 Day One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Verticus or Survivalcraft 2 Day One?
Verticus is rated higher. Verticus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Survivalcraft 2 Day One averages 3.5 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Verticus or Survivalcraft 2 Day One have ads?
Neither Verticus nor Survivalcraft 2 Day One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Verticus or Survivalcraft 2 Day One?
Verticus ships an update fortnightly, and Survivalcraft 2 Day One fortnightly. Most recently, Verticus was updated on November 3, 2026 and Survivalcraft 2 Day One on November 4, 2026.

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