# Buildcraft vs MODBOX

The clearest difference is rating: MODBOX at 4.7 against Buildcraft's 3.6. MODBOX also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 35%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Buildcraft's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MODBOX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Buildcraft asks for nothing beyond the download.

MODBOX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 811 and 406 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Buildcraft's written reviews are positive against 76% of MODBOX's.

Buildcraft ships an update every 3 months, MODBOX every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buildcraft | MODBOX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (811 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buildcraft/id740372768/reviews) | **[4.7 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modbox-mods-for-minecraft/id1575546743/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **811** | 406 |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orz Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/302792282) | [Mikhail Halavach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575546745) |

## What reviewers say

### Buildcraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buildcraft/id740372768)

Explore a blocky world, mine resources, and build anything you can imagine. Choose survival mode to battle monsters and manage hunger, or creative mode for unlimited building.

**Highlights:** Sandbox exploration, Survival mode with combat and hunger, Creative mode for unlimited building, Mining and crafting, Farming and magic systems, Redstone circuits for machines, Multiplayer online play

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Sandbox game like Minecraft
- 👍 Customizable worlds
- 🎨 Creative building options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🙄 Lack of features compared to Minecraft
- 💸 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Worlds not loading properly
- Camera controls not working
- Inventory issues
- Frequent crashes

**Requested features**

- Add animals and mobs
- Improve camera controls
- Implement multiplayer functionality
- Add more block/item variety


### MODBOX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modbox-mods-for-minecraft/id1575546743)

Easily install mods, skins, buildings, and maps for Minecraft with a single click. Create custom skins and explore a vast library of content for various gameplay styles, from parkour to survival.

**Highlights:** One-click mod installation, Custom skin creator, Extensive map library (Parkour, Survival, PVP), Diverse building options (Houses, Medieval, Redstone), Variety of skins (Boys, Girls, PVP, Movies), Texture packs and shaders, Addons for weapons, animals, and more

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ModBox - Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ModBox - Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| ModBox - Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| ModBox - Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 So many mods
- 👍 Works legit
- ✨ Amazing app
- 🚀 Changed the way I play
- 🏆 Top tier app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 💰 Pay to use app
- 🙄 Watch ads to view mods
- 💰 Need in-game coins to download
- 🙄 Needs money to make skin

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot click out of ads
- Cannot delete the app
- Can't launch texture pack

**Requested features**

- Add more mods


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buildcraft free?

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

### Is MODBOX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buildcraft or MODBOX?

MODBOX is rated higher. Buildcraft averages 3.6 out of 5 from 811 ratings, while MODBOX averages 4.7 from 406 ratings.

### Do Buildcraft or MODBOX have ads?

MODBOX shows ads; Buildcraft does not.

### Which is updated more often, Buildcraft or MODBOX?

Buildcraft ships an update every 3 months, and MODBOX every 2 weeks. Most recently, Buildcraft was updated on October 16, 2026 and MODBOX on October 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.*