# Land Builder vs Gloop Jelly

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gloop Jelly at 100% against Land Builder's 42%. Gloop Jelly also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 21) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Land Builder's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Land Builder sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Gloop Jelly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gloop Jelly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Land Builder has 22K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Land Builder's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gloop Jelly's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Land Builder | Gloop Jelly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-builder/id6443774303/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gloop-jelly/id6809363098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 431 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [Franck Geslin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785522364) |

## What reviewers say

### Land Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-builder/id6443774303)

A relaxing puzzle game where you build your own world piece by piece. Expand your horizons by placing hexagonal tiles, unlocking new structures, and enhancing visual details. Enjoy a meditative experience with soothing visuals and sound.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal tile placement, World expansion, Unlockable structures, Visual enhancements, Undo last move, Zoom in/out

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| SkipTickets4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Best Win Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| BoostersBundle5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| SkipTickets5 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| JapanOffer1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| SkipTickets6 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Gems 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful and visually appealing
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 👍 Satisfying city-building experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🚫 Lack of ad-free purchase option
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🔀 Inability to continue progress on completed levels

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible tiles and missing terrain
- Game crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent ad behavior (ads playing despite declining)

**Requested features**

- Sandbox/freeplay mode with no level restrictions
- Option to save and load custom city layouts
- More diverse biome and tile variety
- Ability to toggle ads for a one-time fee


### Gloop Jelly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gloop-jelly/id6809363098)

Merge identical jellies by pouring them into a jar. Watch them squish, roll, and wobble with realistic physics. Experience dynamic landscapes and synthesized soundscapes as you play.

**Highlights:** Jelly merging mechanics, Realistic jelly physics simulation, Dynamic changing landscapes, Synthesized sound effects, Color bomb power-up, No timers or pressure

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Land Builder free?

Land Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gloop Jelly free?

Gloop Jelly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Land Builder or Gloop Jelly?

Gloop Jelly is rated higher. Land Builder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Gloop Jelly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Land Builder or Gloop Jelly have ads?

Both Land Builder and Gloop Jelly show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Land Builder or Gloop Jelly?

Land Builder ships an update monthly, and Gloop Jelly monthly. Most recently, Land Builder was updated on October 19, 2026 and Gloop Jelly 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.*