Best Persistent World Apps & Games

20+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

Upland is the household name in persistent world, but it's far from the only option. We track 20+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Persistent World Apps & Games (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Upland: City-BuilderUpland: City-BuilderFree4.1★ (4.9K)NoYesOct 2026
2A+ World Map Editor SandboxA+ World Map Editor SandboxFree4.6★ (1.7K)YesYesOct 2026
3Interactive Map for New WorldInteractive Map for New WorldFree4.3★ (76)NoNoSep 2026
4Dead God Land: Survival gamesDead God Land: Survival gamesFree4.7★ (1.4K)YesYesOct 2026
5MorimensMorimensFree4.7★ (403)NoYesOct 2026
6TB Master: Rooms and IdeasTB Master: Rooms and IdeasFree4.6★ (1.5K)YesYesOct 2026
7Lost World - 失われた世界 -Lost World - 失われた世界 -Free4.0★ (41)YesYesSep 2026
8Life in Mist: GPS Track MapLife in Mist: GPS Track MapFree4.9★ (31)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Persistent World

Upland: City-Builder#1

Upland: City-Builder by Uplandme, Inc

Real-World Map, Tycoon Sim
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.1😞(4.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Build and manage cities on a persistent, real-world map. Trade virtual properties, design lasting structures, and shape neighborhoods in a player-driven economy. Your progress never resets, and digital assets can be sold for real-world value.

What We Love

  • 💰 Potential for real-world investments
  • 🕹️ Unique gameplay concept
  • 🌐 Connects virtual and real-world properties

Room to Improve

  • 🤑 Pay-to-progress model
  • ⏱️ Slow progression for free-to-play users
  • 🤖 Questionable bot/fake reviews
  • 🤔 Unclear in-game mechanics
  • 🔌 Performance and stability issues
A+ World Map Editor Sandbox#2

A+ World Map Editor Sandbox by Hsin Yee Low

Simulate Your Own Kingdom!
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.6😐(1.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#63in Games
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Design and customize your own version of Earth, from redrawing borders to renaming regions. This offline sandbox allows you to create fantasy empires or simulate alternate histories with detailed control over maps, flags, and even 3D globe exploration.

What We Love

  • 👍 Pretty good app
  • 💡 Best world map editor ever

Room to Improve

  • 😤 Pro features should be free
  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
Interactive Map for New World#3

Interactive Map for New World by Dao Cuong

Unofficial Map for New World
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.3(76 ratings)
Free
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This fan-made interactive map helps players navigate the world of Aeternum. It displays the locations of resources, mobs, and chests, with features like marker clustering and quick zoom. The app uses local assets and fetches up-to-date information each time it's opened.

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FAQ about Persistent World

What are the best persistent world apps & games for iPhone?
Upland: City-Builder tops our persistent world apps & games ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 4.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top persistent world apps & games we rank are free to download, including Upland: City-Builder and A+ World Map Editor Sandbox.
Upland: City-Builder has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 20+ persistent world apps & games on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.