Acurast vs Network Builder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Acurast | Network Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (207 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 96.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 207 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Acurast | World Mobile Group |
Customer experience
Acurast
Network Builder
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
Acurast
No in-app purchases
Network Builder
No in-app purchases









