# Buddy Vampire vs Vampire Legacy. City Builder

The clearest difference is rating: Vampire Legacy. City Builder at 4.8 against Buddy Vampire's 4.5. Buddy Vampire's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buddy Vampire sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Vampire Legacy. City Builder sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vampire Legacy. City Builder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 655 and 590 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Buddy Vampire's written reviews are positive against 76% of Vampire Legacy. City Builder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Buddy Vampire ships an update monthly, Vampire Legacy. City Builder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buddy Vampire | Vampire Legacy. City Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (655 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-vampire/id630350822/reviews) | **[4.8 (590 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-legacy-city-builder/id6468058020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **655** | 590 |
| Positive reviews | **81.1% of reviews** | 75.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Drew Rogers](https://appshunter.io/developer/630350825) | [CRAZY PANDA-FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660906820) |

## What reviewers say

### Buddy Vampire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-vampire/id630350822)

Care for a virtual vampire friend by feeding, grooming, and dressing them. Decorate their home, play mini-games, and help them evolve new powers. This free-to-play experience offers endless fun and companionship.

**Highlights:** Befriend a virtual vampire, Feed and groom your vampire, Dress up and style vampire, Decorate vampire's home, Play arcade mini-games, Unlock vampire abilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Bats | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Bats! | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Bats! | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Bats! | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Bats! | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 🎨 Unique and charming aesthetic
- 🕹️ Enjoyable mini-games
- 🧛‍♀️ Engaging vampire-themed experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🛒 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression and evolution
- 🔍 Limited content and activities
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased items not received
- Achievements not unlocking correctly
- Vampire movement freezing or glitching
- Inconsistent performance on some devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options for the vampire
- Ability to interact with other vampires or humans
- Expanded gameplay with new locations and activities
- Improved mini-games and arcade experiences


### Vampire Legacy. City Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampire-legacy-city-builder/id6468058020)

Build a thriving medieval city where vampires and humans coexist. Investigate a mysterious curse, manage resources, construct buildings, and recruit heroes to reunite feuding peoples and restore prosperity. Immerse yourself in a richly detailed fantasy world with a deep plot and engaging story.

**Highlights:** City building and resource management, Investigate a mysterious curse, Recruit heroes, Deep plot with story twists, Build grand monuments, Organize festivals and decorate streets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| vamp_offer_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| vamp_offer_2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| vamp_offer_3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| vamp_offer_5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| vamp_offer_7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| vamp_offer_10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| vamp_offer_15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| vamp_offer_20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| vamp_offer_50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| vamp_offer_100 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Adorable graphics
- 🎨 Beautiful music
- 🌙 Unique nighttime workers
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕹️ Good time passer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing issues
- 🔍 Misleading game ads
- 🎮 Landscape mode not supported
- 🤖 Rigged events
- 💰 Difficulty upgrading without spending

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading on some devices
- In-app purchases not working

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates
- Act 5 content
- Improved resource tracking accuracy
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buddy Vampire free?

Buddy Vampire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vampire Legacy. City Builder free?

Vampire Legacy. City Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Buddy Vampire or Vampire Legacy. City Builder?

Vampire Legacy. City Builder is rated higher. Buddy Vampire averages 4.5 out of 5 from 655 ratings, while Vampire Legacy. City Builder averages 4.8 from 590 ratings.

### Do Buddy Vampire or Vampire Legacy. City Builder have ads?

Neither Buddy Vampire nor Vampire Legacy. City Builder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buddy Vampire or Vampire Legacy. City Builder?

Buddy Vampire ships an update monthly, and Vampire Legacy. City Builder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Buddy Vampire was updated on November 6, 2026 and Vampire Legacy. City Builder on November 3, 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.*
