# Godus vs Pocket Build

The clearest difference is price: Godus at Free against Pocket Build's $0.99. Pocket Build's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Godus is free to download; Pocket Build costs $0.99 up front. Godus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Build sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Godus against 4.6 for Pocket Build. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75K and 27K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Godus's written reviews are positive against 77% of Pocket Build's.

Godus ships an update every 2 weeks, Pocket Build fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Godus | Pocket Build |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (75K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godus/id815181808/reviews) | **[4.6 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-build/id1293681293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **75K** | 27K |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#39** |
| Size | 317 MB | 615 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [22Cans](https://appshunter.io/developer/551001626) | [MoonBear LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/970568705) |

## What reviewers say

### Godus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godus/id815181808)

Shape a living world with your touch, nurturing followers and guiding their civilization through ages. Cast miracles or unleash destruction, uncovering mysteries and leading voyages. Experience a unique sandbox game where you play as a deity.

**Highlights:** Shape and sculpt landscapes with touch, Nurture and guide followers, Advance civilization through ages, Cast miracles and destruction, Explore mysteries and surprises, Embark on voyages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Divine Inspiration | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Shaman's Way | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 650 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| ULTIMATE Gem Hoard | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Unique and creative game concept
- 👍 Charming and pleasing aesthetics
- 🕰 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🌳 Satisfying land sculpting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear instructions and tutorials
- 🔍 Confusing and sensitive controls
- 💰 Excessive use of ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰 Slow progression and tedious grind

**Reported bugs**

- Followers getting stuck or not following instructions
- Sculpting mechanics accidentally deleting or creating land
- Saved progress not properly syncing or restoring
- Frequent crashes and freezes, especially on older devices

**Requested features**

- More detailed instructions and tutorials
- Improved camera controls and sculpting tools
- Reduced reliance on ads and in-app purchases
- Faster progression and more content updates
- Better save/restore functionality to prevent data loss


### Pocket Build

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-build/id1293681293)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Paid · Adventure, #59 Top Paid · Simulation, #176 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Create your own fantasy worlds without limits. Build anything from farms and castles to epic cities with a vast array of items. Command characters, collect resources, and unleash your imagination in this open-world sandbox.

**Highlights:** Open world sandbox, Build with no limitations, Hundreds of buildable items, Collect resources, Command humans, Beautiful 3D graphics, Build instantly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Power Builder (weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Power Builder (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Power Builder (monthly) | $11.49 | per month |
| Power Builder (yearly) | $25.49 | per year |
| Micro Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Mega Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Surprisingly addictive
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Amazing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy at times
- 🔒 Limited character interactions
- 💡 Lack of purpose or objectives
- 🔒 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Difficult terrain editing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when building large worlds
- Issues with path and terrain connectivity
- Inability to delete or move placed items

**Requested features**

- More animals and creatures
- Ability to control characters and have them interact
- Warfare and battle mechanics
- Progression system and goals
- Random world generation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Godus free?

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

### Is Pocket Build free?

Pocket Build costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Godus or Pocket Build?

Pocket Build is rated higher. Godus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 75K ratings, while Pocket Build averages 4.6 from 27K ratings.

### Do Godus or Pocket Build have ads?

Godus shows ads; Pocket Build does not.

### Which is updated more often, Godus or Pocket Build?

Godus ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pocket Build fortnightly. Most recently, Godus was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pocket Build on October 29, 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.*