# Junk Jack vs Afterplace

The clearest difference is rating: Afterplace at 4.9 against Junk Jack's 4.4. Afterplace also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (94% vs 78%). Junk Jack's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Junk Jack costs $4.99 and Afterplace $6.99 up front. Junk Jack sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Afterplace asks for nothing beyond the download.

Afterplace holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 471 and 627 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Junk Jack's written reviews are positive against 94% of Afterplace's.

Junk Jack ships an update every 3 months, Afterplace monthly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Junk Jack | Afterplace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (471 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junk-jack/id601584735/reviews) | **[4.9 (627 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterplace/id1539778232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 471 | **627** |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#24** |
| Size | 67 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pixbits SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/436555493) | [Evan Kice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539778234) |

## 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


### Afterplace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterplace/id1539778232)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Role Playing, #41 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an open-world adventure on your mobile device, exploring a vast landscape filled with hidden secrets, treasures, and quirky characters. Engage in combat, uncover mysteries, and forge your own path through a world without waypoints.

**Highlights:** Open world exploration, Hidden secrets and treasures, Combat with monsters, Interactive characters, No virtual buttons, Dynamic control adaptation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Charming characters and dialogue
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visuals
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 💡 Unique story and world-building

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔍 Lack of a map or quest log can lead to getting lost
- 🔍 Some plot points not fully explained
- 🔍 Limited weapon/item variety

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Saves not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Ability to restart or replay the game
- More in-depth combat and progression systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Junk Jack free?

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

### Is Afterplace free?

Afterplace costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Junk Jack or Afterplace?

Afterplace is rated higher. Junk Jack averages 4.4 out of 5 from 471 ratings, while Afterplace averages 4.9 from 627 ratings.

### Do Junk Jack or Afterplace have ads?

Neither Junk Jack nor Afterplace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Junk Jack or Afterplace?

Junk Jack ships an update every 3 months, and Afterplace monthly. Most recently, Junk Jack was updated on October 14, 2026 and Afterplace on October 14, 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.*