Comparison

Craft World Builder vs Idle Mars Survival

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Craft World Builder

Dinosaurs rebuild the world after a meteor strike by crafting, automating, and building complex structures. Manage resources, research new technologies, and design your own empire. Collaborate with others and personalize your creations in this strategic adventure.

Highlights
  • Masterful crafting and automation
  • Build and expand your empire
  • Research new materials and technologies
  • Strategic resource management
  • Collaborate and share blueprints
  • Establish energy hubs
  • Decorate and personalize your domain
Features
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Post-meteor Earth: Dinosaurs craft, automate & rebuild in this epic adventure! In the aftermath of a meteor's impact, dinosaurs emerge as Earth's architects. Engage in this immersive crafting game, where resource management intertwines with intricate building mechanics. Ready to reshape the world? FEATURES: - Masterful Crafting: Begin with basic resources, then craft, upgrade, and automate with advanced tools. From raw materials to complex items, embrace the crafting journey. - Build Your Empire: Design and expand your domain with interconnected buildings, tools, and pathways. Optimize production, manage resources, and oversee your growing empire. - Research & Innovate: Discover new materials and technologies. Stay at the forefront with continuous research, introducing advanced crafting techniques and tools. - Strategic Gameplay: Balance resource gathering with item creation. Ensure a steady flow of materials, manage logistics, and strategize for peak efficiency. Collaborate & Share: Exchange blueprints with players globally. Share, learn, and collaborate to construct the most impressive setups. - Power Dynamics: Establish energy hubs to fuel your tools and buildings. Harness ancient energy sources and modern innovations to keep your domain thriving. Decorate & Personalize: Add a personal touch to your domain with unique decorations, from prehistoric flora to commemorative monuments. Supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action as part of the federal funding for video games.

About

Idle Mars Survival

Survive and thrive as an astronaut stranded on Mars. Generate power, secure vital resources, and expand your base to accommodate more survivors. Develop oxygen production systems and defend against dangerous spore invasions to establish a successful colony.

Highlights
  • Generate power from solar and wind sources
  • Secure food, water, and essential supplies
  • Expand base and recruit new astronauts
  • Produce oxygen for colonization
  • Defend against spore invasions
  • Explore for mineral resources
Features
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As an astronaut stranded on Mars, your main objective is to survive and thrive in this challenging game. Here's a guide on how to survive: Generate Power: Maintaining various devices is crucial, so you need to find a way to generate electricity. This can be achieved through solar panels, wind turbines, or other power sources available on Mars. Secure Resources: You must find food, water, and other essential supplies to sustain yourself. Explore the surroundings to gather resources like plants, minerals, and water deposits. Develop strategies to extract and store these resources efficiently. Expand Your Base: As you progress, expand your base to accommodate more survivors. This involves constructing additional structures, living quarters, and facilities to support the growing population. Each survivor brings unique skills and abilities, so recruit more astronauts to enhance your chances of survival. Produce Oxygen: Develop systems to produce sufficient amounts of oxygen to support the colonization plan. This can be achieved through the cultivation of plants or the utilization of oxygen-generating equipment. Defend Against Spore Invasions: Mars is inhabited by dangerous spores that can harm both humans and infrastructure. Build defensive structures and implement countermeasures to protect your base from spore invasions. Research and develop new technologies to improve your defenses. Remember, perseverance and resource management are key to your survival. Good luck in your journey to establish a successful colony on Mars! Features: 1.Combination of simulation (SIM) and light role-playing game (RPG) elements. 2.Simple and relaxed 2D graphics style. 3.Explore the map to collect various mineral resources. 4.Construct defensive fortifications to fend off spore invasions. 5.Recruit more astronauts as companions to aid in your survival.

Screenshots

Craft World Builder4 screens
Idle Mars Survival4 screens

Verdict

The call

Craft World Builder and Idle Mars Survival both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Craft World Builder's written reviews are positive against 35% of Idle Mars Survival's. Idle Mars Survival's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Craft World Builder sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Mars Survival sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Craft World Builder against 4.6 for Idle Mars Survival. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 969 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Craft World Builder's written reviews are positive against 35% of Idle Mars Survival's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Craft World Builder ships an update every 10 days, Idle Mars Survival fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Craft World Builder versus Idle Mars Survival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCraft World BuilderIdle Mars Survival
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (969 ratings) — better4.6 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews — better34.8% of reviews
Number of ratings9691.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size341 MB249 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperVOYA Games GmbHOneorwa Technology Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

Craft World Builder

All ratings966 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral8.7%
Negative35.9%

Idle Mars Survival

All ratings1,474 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews233 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral15.5%
Negative49.8%

User reviews

Craft World Builder

From 969 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and smooth gameplay
  • 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay loop
  • 💎 Unique and innovative game concept
  • 👍 Visually appealing graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
  • ⏱️ Slow progress and long wait times
  • 🔑 Unclear mechanics and lack of tutorials
  • 💰 Concerns about monetization and pay-to-win elements

Idle Mars Survival

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and fun
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Creative concept

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🔒 Lack of customer support
  • 🔒 Buggy and glitchy
  • 💰 Monetization issues

Bugs and requests

Craft World Builder

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in or create an account
  • Loss of progress and saved data
  • Unresponsive or freezing gameplay
  • Incorrect or missing in-game information

Requested features

4 requests
  • More in-depth tutorials and explanations
  • Improved server stability and reduced connection problems
  • Faster progression and reduced waiting times
  • Clearer communication from developers

Idle Mars Survival

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Incorrect resource calculations
  • Stuck on second planet with no way to progress
  • In-app purchases not working as expected
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Oxygen/resource production imbalance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to move buildings
  • Improved resource balancing
  • Notifications for resource collection
  • Cloud save/sync across devices
  • Ability to listen to own music

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Craft World Builder

One-time21
  • RAWR Crystal XS$0.99
  • Offer2 variants$2.99
  • Ice$2.99
Show 18 more
  • Offer3 variants$3.99
  • Event Masterpiece Battle Pass$3.99
  • Masterpiece Battle Pass$3.99
  • RAWR Crystal S$4.99
  • Trade Pass$4.99
  • Offer2 variants$6.99
  • Offer2 variants$8.99
  • RAWR Crystal M$8.99
  • Season Pass$9.99
  • Pro Account$11.99
  • Offer$12.99
  • Crystal Pass$15.99
  • Offer$17.99
  • No Ads$19.99
  • RAWR Crystal L$22.99
  • RAWR Crystal XL$49.99
  • Offer$69.99
  • RAWR Crystal XXL$89.99
14 purchases

Idle Mars Survival

One-time14
  • Novice gift$0.99
  • 80 Power Stones$0.99
  • 500 Power Stones$4.99
Show 11 more
  • Limited Ad-free$4.99
  • Festival Gift No.1$4.99
  • Festival Gift No.4$4.99
  • Ad-free$9.99
  • Caretaker$9.99
  • 1200 Power Stones$9.99
  • Advanced Pass$9.99
  • Luxury gift package$14.99
  • 2500 Power Stones$19.99
  • 6500 Power Stones$49.99
  • 15000 Power Stones$99.99

Questions

Is Craft World Builder free?
Craft World Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idle Mars Survival free?
Idle Mars Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Craft World Builder or Idle Mars Survival?
Craft World Builder is rated higher. Craft World Builder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 969 ratings, while Idle Mars Survival averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Craft World Builder or Idle Mars Survival have ads?
Both Craft World Builder and Idle Mars Survival show ads.
Which is updated more often, Craft World Builder or Idle Mars Survival?
Craft World Builder ships an update every 10 days, and Idle Mars Survival fortnightly. Most recently, Craft World Builder was updated on October 30, 2026 and Idle Mars Survival on October 22, 2026.

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