# Junk Jack vs Crashlands 2

The clearest difference is rating: Crashlands 2 at 4.9 against Junk Jack's 4.4. Crashlands 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Junk Jack's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Junk Jack costs $4.99 and Crashlands 2 $9.99 up front. Junk Jack sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Crashlands 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crashlands 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 471 and 921 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Junk Jack's written reviews are positive against 94% of Crashlands 2's.

Junk Jack ships an update every 3 months, Crashlands 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Junk Jack | Crashlands 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (471 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junk-jack/id601584735/reviews) | **[4.9 (921 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 471 | **921** |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews | **93.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#31** |
| Size | 67 MB | 340 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pixbits SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/436555493) | [Butterscotch Shenanigans, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/555152469) |

## 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


### Crashlands 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Paid · Role Playing, #59 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an adventure as an intergalactic trucker stranded on an alien planet. Explore a dynamic world, craft unique weapons and gadgets, build a home, and befriend its inhabitants and creatures. Uncover the mysteries of the planet and fight to make things right.

**Highlights:** Explore a dynamic alien world, Craft gadgets, elixirs, and weapons, Mix-and-match combat playstyles, Construct and customize a home, Build friendships with alien characters, Raise and train adorable pets, Uncover planet mysteries

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely fun and addicting
- 👍 Fantastic, actual game
- 👍 Wonderful improvement on the first game
- 👍 Perfection - Once Again!
- 👍 The best game on the App Store. Full stop.

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Black screen when entering world

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen when entering world
- Crashes to iPad Home Screen

**Requested features**

- Add a feature that helps with missions, like giving hints
- Add a feature to easily switch between equipment sets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Junk Jack free?

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

### Is Crashlands 2 free?

Crashlands 2 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Junk Jack or Crashlands 2?

Crashlands 2 is rated higher. Junk Jack averages 4.4 out of 5 from 471 ratings, while Crashlands 2 averages 4.9 from 921 ratings.

### Do Junk Jack or Crashlands 2 have ads?

Neither Junk Jack nor Crashlands 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Junk Jack or Crashlands 2?

Junk Jack ships an update every 3 months, and Crashlands 2 weekly. Most recently, Junk Jack was updated on October 16, 2026 and Crashlands 2 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.*