# Junk Jack vs Plug for Terraria

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plug for Terraria at none against Junk Jack's 11. Plug for Terraria also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). Junk Jack's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Junk Jack costs $4.99 and Plug for Terraria $4.99 up front. Junk Jack sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Plug for Terraria asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Junk Jack against 4.3 for Plug for Terraria. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 472 and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Junk Jack's written reviews are positive against 79% of Plug for Terraria's.

Junk Jack ships an update every 3 months, Plug for Terraria fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Junk Jack | Plug for Terraria |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (472 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junk-jack/id601584735/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-for-terraria/id1327576790/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 472 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#159** |
| Size | 67 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixbits SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/436555493) | [Innovative Developers LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/947764447) |

## What reviewers say

### Junk Jack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junk-jack/id601584735)

Explore, build, and survive in procedurally generated 2D worlds. This sandbox adventure offers creative building, combat, and exploration across multiple planets, with options for both single-player and multiplayer experiences.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated worlds, Multiplayer support, Creative mode, Extensive equipment system, Adventure mode across multiple planets, Electronics engine for complex creations, Farming system

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Breeding Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extended Day | $0.99 | one-time |
| Complete Craftbook | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dark Ninja | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mining Helmet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hatcher Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Santa Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chemistry Book | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Pug | $0.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pole | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Planets | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 🚀 Great sandbox experience
- 🚀 Tons of content
- 🚀 Nostalgic
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Multiplayer issues
- 🐛 Inventory/crafting bugs
- 🔋 Performance issues on older devices
- 🔒 Lack of cloud/cross-device save support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when joining multiplayer
- Inventory items disappearing
- Crafting recipes not working
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Multiplayer desync and desyncing

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- More planets/biomes
- NPC/civilization features
- Expanded crafting/progression
- Taming/breeding mechanics


### Plug for Terraria

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-for-terraria/id1327576790)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Paid · Action, #175 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Easily add any item, including developer-exclusive ones, to your Terraria inventory on iOS. Customize item statistics with powerful modifiers and use them in any world, single or multiplayer. Enjoy unlimited item additions without extra charges.

**Highlights:** Add any item to inventory, Include developer items, Apply item modifiers, Customize item statistics, Use items in any world, Unlimited item additions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easily get any item
- 🔒 Works as intended
- 👍 Great for builders and testing
- 👍 Helpful for new players
- 👍 Saves time grinding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer Terraria updates
- 🐛 Servers get griefed and destroyed
- 🐛 Some items not available
- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Certain items not appearing in inventory
- Saving world issue causing data loss
- Multiplayer server not showing up
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add more 1.4 items
- Make servers indestructible
- Add ability to modify item stats
- Implement journey mode support
- Add pictures/descriptions for items


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Junk Jack free?

Junk Jack costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Plug for Terraria free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Junk Jack or Plug for Terraria?

Junk Jack is rated higher. Junk Jack averages 4.4 out of 5 from 472 ratings, while Plug for Terraria averages 4.3 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Junk Jack or Plug for Terraria have ads?

Neither Junk Jack nor Plug for Terraria shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Junk Jack or Plug for Terraria?

Junk Jack ships an update every 3 months, and Plug for Terraria fortnightly. Most recently, Junk Jack was updated on October 29, 2026 and Plug for Terraria on October 29, 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.*