Comparison

Earth Editor vs Territorial.io

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Earth Editor

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
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This game is the 21st iOS game for the Web game site "DAN-BALL". A simulation game that creates the Earth using various dots on the field of gravity. There are various dots of sand, water, seeds, lava, and more. Be creative. It's up to you!

About

Territorial.io

Engage in real-time online strategy battles to conquer land and expand your empire. Compete against players worldwide in solo or team modes across diverse maps. Master simple yet deep mechanics to achieve territorial supremacy.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer battles
  • Solo and team modes
  • Simple but deep mechanics
  • Diverse maps
  • Customizable gameplay
  • Offline mode against bots
Features
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Territorial.io – Conquer, Expand, and Dominate the World! Territorial.io is a fast-paced online strategy game where you compete against players from around the world to claim land, expand your empire, and become the dominant force on the map. Whether you're playing solo or with friends, every game is a fresh battle for territorial supremacy. Features: • Real-Time Multiplayer Battles: Fight against up to 500 players on massive maps. Outmaneuver opponents and take control of key regions. • Solo & Team Modes: Play free-for-all, team-based battles, or cooperative matches with friends and allies. • Simple but Deep Mechanics: Grow your territory by managing resources, balancing aggression and defense, and timing your attacks wisely. • Diverse Maps: Conquer countries, continents, or entire custom maps. From Europe to world maps to community-made creations, no two games are the same. • Customizable Gameplay: Choose your name, flag, and strategy. Show off your identity and outsmart your enemies. • Offline Mode: Practice against bots when you're offline or just want a more relaxed game. Why Players Love Territorial.io: • Addictive and quick-to-learn gameplay with strategic depth • Minimalist design focused on performance and clarity • No pay-to-win — pure skill and tactics decide the victor • Active player base and global leaderboard Do you have what it takes to conquer the world? Download now and prove it in Territorial.io.

Screenshots

Earth Editor3 screens
Territorial.io3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Earth Editor at 4.3 against Territorial.io's 3.6. Earth Editor also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 52%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Earth Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 919 and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Earth Editor's written reviews are positive against 52% of Territorial.io's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Earth Editor ships an update every 4 months, Territorial.io every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Earth Editor versus Territorial.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarth EditorTerritorial.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (919 ratings) — better3.6 (1.9K ratings)
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews — better52.1% of reviews
Number of ratings9191.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAN-BALLDavid Tschacher

Customer experience

Earth Editor

All ratings919 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral7.2%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral11.6%
Negative9.7%

Territorial.io

All ratings1,921 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral8.0%
Negative27.4%
Written reviews849 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral12.7%
Negative35.2%

User reviews

Earth Editor

From 919 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Territorial.io

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and easy to understand
  • 🌐 Variety of maps and modes
  • 🎨 Customizable countries

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
  • 🔄 Lack of balance and fairness
  • 💬 Poor communication and moderation
  • ⚠️ Intentional sabotage by players

Bugs and requests

Earth Editor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Black holes causing glitches
  • Ice not freezing water properly
  • Cloned elements not behaving as expected

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
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  • Supernova and star effects
  • Atmosphere and weather systems
  • Ability to move immobile objects

Territorial.io

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • White/black screen on launch
  • Orientation issues and screen zooming
  • Unresponsive controls and UI
  • Connectivity and lag problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Longer character names
  • Improved alliance system
  • Tactical options like retreating
  • Diplomacy features (treaties, trade)
  • Spectator mode to watch AI battles

In-app purchases

None

Earth Editor

No in-app purchases

None

Territorial.io

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Earth Editor free?
Earth Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Territorial.io free?
Territorial.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Earth Editor or Territorial.io?
Earth Editor is rated higher. Earth Editor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 919 ratings, while Territorial.io averages 3.6 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Earth Editor or Territorial.io have ads?
Both Earth Editor and Territorial.io show ads.
Which is updated more often, Earth Editor or Territorial.io?
Earth Editor ships an update every 4 months, and Territorial.io every 2 months. Most recently, Earth Editor was updated on October 9, 2026 and Territorial.io on October 14, 2026.

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