# Stranded Without A Phone! vs Survival Master 3D

Stranded Without A Phone! and Survival Master 3D both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 46% of Stranded Without A Phone!'s written reviews are positive against 11% of Survival Master 3D's. Stranded Without A Phone! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Survival Master 3D's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 225) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stranded Without A Phone! sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Survival Master 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Stranded Without A Phone! against 4.5 for Survival Master 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Survival Master 3D has 20K ratings behind it against 225, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Stranded Without A Phone!'s written reviews are positive against 11% of Survival Master 3D's.

Stranded Without A Phone! ships an update every 2 months, Survival Master 3D fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stranded Without A Phone! | Survival Master 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (225 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranded-without-a-phone/id789784596/reviews)** | [4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survival-master-3d/id1544378800/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 225 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **45.8% of reviews** | 10.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gilligames](https://appshunter.io/developer/334823121) | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) |

## What reviewers say

### Stranded Without A Phone!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranded-without-a-phone/id789784596)

Experience a challenging desert island survival simulation on a distant planet. Utilize your wits to build shelter, find sustenance, and craft essential items. Collect wreckage to construct a space radio and signal for rescue to win.

**Highlights:** Build shelter and find food/drink, Craft items from salvaged wreckage, Build a space radio for rescue, RPG-style inventory system, Over 80 craftable items, Randomly generated maps, Day/night cycle and survival mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Save Slot 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Meg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jessica | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Bandages | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Energy Bars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hööd | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Bandages | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rain Tiki | $1.99 | one-time |
| Time Tiki | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Energy Bars | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hut | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wilson | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Consistently enjoyable
- 👍 Simple yet satisfying
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great concept and challenge
- 👍 Peaceful and relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and loading issues
- 🔒 In-app purchases feel exploitative
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer devices
- 🐛 Progress loss and save issues
- 🔋 Tedious resource gathering

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and app failures
- Saved game data loss
- Screen alignment issues on tablets
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More islands and story content
- Expanded crafting and building options
- Multiplayer and co-op modes
- Endless/survival mode
- Improved graphics and visuals


### Survival Master 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survival-master-3d/id1544378800)

Test your survival instincts on a deserted island. Gather resources, build shelter, hunt for food, and defend yourself against predators and pirates. Can you escape or adapt to survive?

**Highlights:** Make fire from scratch, Catch and harvest food, Build shelter, Fight off pirates, Explore deserted island, Craft a raft

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| All In One Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Decent game mechanics
- 🚀 Potential for a fun survival game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive number of ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Repetitive and short gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to play due to constant ads
- Screens freezing and crashing
- Ads not working as intended (e.g., unable to skip)

**Requested features**

- More levels and content variety
- Reduced ad frequency
- Offline mode or option to disable ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stranded Without A Phone! free?

Stranded Without A Phone! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Survival Master 3D free?

Survival Master 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stranded Without A Phone! or Survival Master 3D?

Stranded Without A Phone! is rated higher. Stranded Without A Phone! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 225 ratings, while Survival Master 3D averages 4.5 from 20K ratings.

### Do Stranded Without A Phone! or Survival Master 3D have ads?

Survival Master 3D shows ads; Stranded Without A Phone! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stranded Without A Phone! or Survival Master 3D?

Stranded Without A Phone! ships an update every 2 months, and Survival Master 3D fortnightly. Most recently, Stranded Without A Phone! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Survival Master 3D on October 23, 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.*