# iO vs Earth Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Earth Editor at 4.3 against iO's 3.7. Earth Editor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (919 vs 19). iO's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Earth Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Earth Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earth Editor has 919 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of iO's written reviews are positive against 79% of Earth Editor's.

iO ships an update every 6 weeks, Earth Editor every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iO | Earth Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/io-a-physics-platformer/id960831187/reviews) | **[4.3 (919 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-editor/id968975804/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **919** |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 466 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gamious B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/539181337) | [DAN-BALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/348592290) |

## What reviewers say

### iO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/io-a-physics-platformer/id960831187)

A physics-based platformer where you manipulate size, speed, and momentum to solve over 225 challenging mazes. Features unique gameplay mechanics like portals and inverted gravity, with global leaderboards for competitive play.

**Highlights:** Size, weight, and mass manipulation, Over 225 challenging mazes, Portals and inverted gravity, Global leaderboards, Unlockable achievements, Intuitive touch controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Challenging puzzles
- 🧠 Good for brain exercise
- ✨ Great design and idea
- 💯 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Unplayable due to ads
- 💸 Paid for ad-free, still shows ads
- 🐛 Game crashes frequently
- 🐞 Buttons cut off on mobile
- 🔇 No audio or sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not unlocking levels
- Paid ad-free, but ads persist
- Game crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Buttons cut off at screen edges
- Player phasing through walls

**Requested features**

- Fix ad-blocking payment issue
- Improve mobile formatting
- Add audio and sound effects
- Fix ad-related progression blockers
- Address crashing issues


### Earth Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-editor/id968975804)

Create your own world by placing various elements like sand, water, and lava on a gravity field. This simulation game allows for boundless creativity in designing unique planetary landscapes. Explore the possibilities of a sandbox environment where you are the architect of your own planet.

**Highlights:** World creation sandbox, Gravity field simulation, Place sand, water, seeds, lava, Creative planetary design, Element interaction

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying and fun
- 👍 No ads feature
- 👍 Relaxing and addictive
- 👍 Interesting physics and elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Limited elements and features
- 🔍 Dot/pixel limit
- 💸 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Black holes causing glitches
- Ice not freezing water properly
- Cloned elements not behaving as expected

**Requested features**

- More elements and materials to experiment with
- Ability to save multiple worlds
- Zoom and camera controls
- Realistic physics and behaviors (e.g. sand sinking in water)
- Ability to create life, animals, or civilizations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iO free?

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

### Is Earth Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iO or Earth Editor?

Earth Editor is rated higher. iO averages 3.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Earth Editor averages 4.3 from 919 ratings.

### Do iO or Earth Editor have ads?

Earth Editor shows ads; iO does not.

### Which is updated more often, iO or Earth Editor?

iO ships an update every 6 weeks, and Earth Editor every 4 months. Most recently, iO was updated on October 15, 2026 and Earth Editor on October 16, 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.*