Comparison

Acurast vs Network Builder

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

Head to head
About

Acurast

Transform your iPhone into a node for a decentralized cloud network. Earn cryptocurrency rewards by allowing your device to process small compute jobs for developers. No technical expertise is required to participate and contribute to a distributed infrastructure.

Highlights
  • Turn iPhone into a decentralized node
  • Earn ACU crypto rewards
  • No technical setup required
  • Jobs run in a secure sandbox
  • Contribute to DePIN network
  • Minimal battery impact
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Turn your iPhone into part of a decentralized cloud, and receive ACU rewards for it. Acurast lets your phone run small compute jobs for developers. In return, you receive ACU rewards for the work your phone completes. No technical setup needed: if you have a spare iPhone or one sitting on a charger, you can take part. HOW IT WORKS 1. Install Acurast and create your account. 2. Pair your phone as a Processor. It takes about a minute. 3. Start Acurast. Your phone picks up compute jobs and collects rewards as it works. BEST SETUP A spare iPhone on a charger and Wi-Fi is ideal. Start Acurast, let the screen dim, and your phone contributes compute to the network. YOUR PHONE STAYS YOURS - Jobs run in a sandbox, separate from your photos, messages and other apps. - Acurast doesn't collect data linked to your identity. WHAT IS DEPIN? DePIN stands for decentralized physical infrastructure network: real devices owned by everyday people instead of one company's data center. Acurast is a DePIN for compute. Developers use Acurast to run apps and AI models on thousands of phones, without depending on a single cloud provider. Rewards depend on the jobs your phone completes and are not guaranteed. Join the Acurast Cloud Rebellion and make your phone part of the unstoppable cloud.

About

Network Builder

Become a telecom entrepreneur by building a decentralized mobile network. Claim virtual land, expand coverage, and acquire users to earn rewards. Help communities connect and shape the future of connectivity.

Highlights
  • Claim Hexes mapped to real-world land
  • Expand AirNode coverage
  • Acquire subscribers
  • Participate in onchain auctions
  • Access network intelligence
  • Earn Actual Hex Rewards (AHR)
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Build the network of tomorrow, one Hex at a time. The World Mobile Network Builder gives you the tools to become a telecom entrepreneur by expanding the first decentralized mobile network at operator scale. Claim Hexes mapped to real-world land. Grow the network in your Hexes by expanding AirNode coverage, acquiring subscribers, and acquiring subscribers. When your Hex thrives, you earn rewards. Simple. Scalable. With the Network Builder, you can: Bid for Hexes: Join live onchain auctions and secure your Hex in the network. Access network intelligence: Use anonymized data to plan coverage and track growth. Align incentives: Recruit Agents, partner with Hosts, and collaborate with Affiliates to grow your own telecom business. Earn rewards: Receive a percentage of the revenue your Hex generates – the Actual Hex Reward (AHR). As you expand, you help communities connect, create local opportunity, and strengthen the decentralized network that rewards the people who use it. Reclaim power. Build your Hexes. Shape the future of connectivity.

Screenshots

Acurast3 screens
Network Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Acurast at 207 against Network Builder's 1. Acurast also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Network Builder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Acurast has 207 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Acurast's written reviews are positive against 100% of Network Builder's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Acurast versus Network Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcurastNetwork Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (207 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings207 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAcurastWorld Mobile Group

Customer experience

Acurast

All ratings207 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral0.5%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews400 reviews
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.5%
Negative3.3%

Network Builder

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Acurast

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Recent update causing app to crash after extended use
  • Inconsistent earnings reporting

Requested features

2 requests
  • Background mode to continue earning while device is locked
  • More device compatibility (older/Android)

Network Builder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Acurast

No in-app purchases

None

Network Builder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Acurast free?
Acurast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Builder free?
Network Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Acurast or Network Builder?
Network Builder is rated higher. Acurast averages 4.8 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while Network Builder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Acurast or Network Builder have ads?
Neither Acurast nor Network Builder shows ads.

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