# On Raft vs Sunside Bay

The clearest difference is rating: On Raft at 4.6 against Sunside Bay's 4.0. On Raft also leads on ratings volume (542 vs 1) and chart position (#49 vs unranked). Sunside Bay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. On Raft sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sunside Bay asks for nothing beyond the download.

On Raft holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: On Raft has 542 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of On Raft's written reviews are positive against 50% of Sunside Bay's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

On Raft ships an update every 6 days, Sunside Bay every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | On Raft | Sunside Bay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (542 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-raft/id6760892302/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunside-bay-blast-and-build/id6777131321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **542** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 413 MB | 440 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [24 HIT Riga SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767364890) | [Andreas Wedenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764951912) |

## What reviewers say

### On Raft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-raft/id6760892302)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Free · Adventure, #107 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a survival adventure in the Bermuda Triangle. Explore mysterious islands, gather resources, craft weapons, and upgrade your raft to uncover a hidden secret and find your way home.

**Highlights:** Island exploration, Resource gathering, Tool and weapon crafting, Raft building and upgrading, Enemy combat, Uncover ancient secrets

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tool Damage Forever | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Vip Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Vip Continue | $22.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Vip Forever | $49.99 | one-time |


### Sunside Bay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunside-bay-blast-and-build/id6777131321)

Solve block puzzles, serve tropical treats, and rebuild a neglected island paradise. Uncover the island's secrets and transform its shores into a thriving resort.

**Highlights:** Block Blast puzzles, Serve tropical treats, Restore and rebuild island, Uncover island mysteries, Story and adventure, Play anywhere, anytime

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is On Raft free?

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

### Is Sunside Bay free?

Sunside Bay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, On Raft or Sunside Bay?

On Raft is rated higher. On Raft averages 4.6 out of 5 from 542 ratings, while Sunside Bay averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do On Raft or Sunside Bay have ads?

On Raft shows ads; Sunside Bay does not.

### Which is updated more often, On Raft or Sunside Bay?

On Raft ships an update every 6 days, and Sunside Bay every 5 days. Most recently, On Raft was updated on November 9, 2026 and Sunside Bay on November 5, 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.*