# Junk Jack vs Crashlands

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crashlands at none against Junk Jack's 11. Crashlands also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and chart position (#86 vs unranked). Junk Jack's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Crashlands holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 471 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Junk Jack's written reviews are positive against 87% of Crashlands's.

Junk Jack ships an update every 3 months, Crashlands every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Junk Jack | Crashlands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (471 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junk-jack/id601584735/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashlands/id808296431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 471 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#86** |
| Size | 67 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashlands/id808296431)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Paid · Role Playing, #171 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an outlandish, story-driven crafting RPG adventure. Explore a vast alien planet, craft over 500 items, and battle enemies with skill-based combat. Build bases, tame creatures, and uncover ancient secrets in a quest to deliver packages and overcome a nefarious plot.

**Highlights:** Expansive crafting system with over 500 items, Self-managing, infinite inventory, RPG-style character progression, Skill-based combat with craftable gadgets, Intuitive base building, Tameable creatures for combat sidekicks, Effortless cloud saving

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Lots of content and gameplay
- 💡 Funny and engaging story
- 👍 Addictive and enjoyable
- 👍 Excellent crafting and progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🐛 Glitchy audio
- 🐛 Quests can be confusing
- 🐛 Repetitive at times
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on map opening
- Inventory management issues
- Enemies regaining full health on respawn

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More character customization options
- Ability to control pet companions
- Clearer quest tracking and objectives


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Junk Jack free?

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

### Is Crashlands free?

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

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

Crashlands is rated higher. Junk Jack averages 4.4 out of 5 from 471 ratings, while Crashlands averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Junk Jack or Crashlands have ads?

Neither Junk Jack nor Crashlands shows ads.

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

Junk Jack ships an update every 3 months, and Crashlands every 2 months. Most recently, Junk Jack was updated on September 25, 2026 and Crashlands on September 25, 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.*