# PolyPine vs TownsFolk

The clearest difference is rating: TownsFolk at 4.7 against PolyPine's 4.5. TownsFolk also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 267) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PolyPine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TownsFolk sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TownsFolk holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TownsFolk has 3.3K ratings behind it against 267, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of PolyPine's written reviews are positive against 73% of TownsFolk's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PolyPine ships an update fortnightly, TownsFolk every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PolyPine | TownsFolk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polypine/id6572290468/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townsfolk/id6670406987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 267 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.6% of reviews** | 72.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yaozuo Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696258859) | [Short Circuit Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681849083) |

## What reviewers say

### PolyPine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polypine/id6572290468)

Cultivate a vibrant forest ecosystem by planting seeds and nurturing trees through their life cycles. Attract diverse wildlife by meeting their specific habitat needs and observe how their interactions influence the environment. Adapt to or reshape varied terrains and overcome natural disasters to foster a thriving, dynamic woodland.

**Highlights:** Plant and grow trees through full life cycles, Attract and manage diverse animal habitats, Observe animal interactions and their impact, Adapt to or terraform varied terrains, Survive and utilize natural disasters

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High-quality graphics
- 👍 Clean and smooth user experience
- 👍 Interesting and engaging gameplay
- 🌱 Educational content about plants and animals
- 🕰️ Relaxing and peaceful game experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for full game access
- 🐛 Audio issues and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Audio breaks down and turns into 8-bit track

**Requested features**

- Add more content and updates
- Improve the evolution/upgrade system


### TownsFolk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townsfolk/id6670406987)

Lead settlers to build and expand a thriving colony in a mysterious and dangerous world. Manage resources, make critical decisions, and overcome challenges to ensure your settlement's survival. Explore the unknown, face disasters, and appease a demanding king.

**Highlights:** Build and expand settlements, Explore unknown territories, Survive challenges and disasters, Roguelite strategy gameplay, Skirmish and puzzle modes, Handcrafted pixel art visuals, Weekly challenge mode

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shadow of Empires bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| TownsFolk: A new world | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Solid tutorial
- 👍 Portrait mode
- 👍 Great city sim game
- 👍 Interesting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Requires payment after tutorial
- 🔍 Needs better balancing
- 🔍 Needs deeper gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial freezes the game
- Can't build anything and days don't progress
- Save data reverts or gets corrupted

**Requested features**

- Creative/easy mode to keep progress
- Leaderboards and daily challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PolyPine free?

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

### Is TownsFolk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PolyPine or TownsFolk?

TownsFolk is rated higher. PolyPine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 267 ratings, while TownsFolk averages 4.7 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do PolyPine or TownsFolk have ads?

Neither PolyPine nor TownsFolk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PolyPine or TownsFolk?

PolyPine ships an update fortnightly, and TownsFolk every 2 weeks. Most recently, PolyPine was updated on October 13, 2026 and TownsFolk on October 13, 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.*