# Godus vs Builderment

The clearest difference is update cadence: Godus at every 2 weeks against Builderment's every 6 weeks. Godus also leads on ratings volume (75K vs 3.3K). Builderment's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 73%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Godus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Builderment sells 9 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 — 4.6 for Godus against 4.6 for Builderment. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Godus has 75K ratings behind it against 3.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Godus's written reviews are positive against 87% of Builderment's.

Godus ships an update every 2 weeks, Builderment every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Godus | Builderment |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (75K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godus/id815181808/reviews) | [4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/builderment/id1558592038/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **75K** | 3.3K |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 317 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [22Cans](https://appshunter.io/developer/551001626) | [Builderment LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558592040) |

## 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


### Builderment

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/builderment/id1558592038)

Build and automate complex production lines on an alien planet. Harvest resources, craft items, and research new technologies to send goods back to Earth. Expand your factories and optimize your resource extraction.

**Highlights:** Build factories on a massive scale, Automate item crafting, Use conveyor belts for transport, Research new technologies, Harvest diverse resources, Expand production lines

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Advanced World Settings | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gems | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 No ads or pay-to-win mechanics
- 🚀 Smooth performance and optimization
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient conveyor belt and resource management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow progression and research times
- 🔌 Game stops when app is closed
- 🧠 Lack of end-game content and replayability

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing resources when moving storage
- Conveyor belt pathing issues and clipping
- Inconsistent resource production rates

**Requested features**

- Ability to run the game in the background
- Multiple research labs for parallel progression
- More varied and customizable map layouts
- Conveyor belt color-coding or labeling
- Overflow and smart splitter mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Godus free?

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

### Is Builderment free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Godus or Builderment?

Godus and Builderment are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 75K and 3.3K ratings respectively.

### Do Godus or Builderment have ads?

Both Godus and Builderment show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Godus or Builderment?

Godus ships an update every 2 weeks, and Builderment every 6 weeks. Most recently, Godus was updated on September 25, 2026 and Builderment on September 24, 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.*