250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
Survival Island is the household name in shelter building, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.1★ (9.1K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.5★ (55K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.8★ (2.5K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 3.9★ (12K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.8★ (563K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.6★ (103K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.5★ (8.2K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.5★ (15) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
Stranded on a wild island, you must find food, craft tools, and build shelter to survive. Explore the wilderness, craft essential items, and defend yourself against island fauna in this challenging survival simulator.
Lead a group of survivors underground after a zombie apocalypse. Build and customize your shelter, recruit heroes with unique skills, and form teams to scavenge resources and fight off hordes. Join alliances with friends for mutual support and to defeat enemies.
Lead a group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. Build and customize your underground shelter, explore dangerous territories, and engage in intense combat to reclaim the wasteland. Form alliances to survive and dominate.
Lead a group of survivors in an apocalyptic world. Scavenge for resources, build and upgrade a shelter, and craft essential items to ensure your community's survival and eventual escape from a desolate city.
Build and manage an underground vault in a post-apocalyptic world. Assign jobs, train dwellers, and send them on quests to explore the wasteland and gather resources. Protect your community from threats and expand your vault to ensure survival.
Survive a zombie apocalypse by crafting, building, and fighting. Explore diverse locations, gather resources, and team up with others to overcome the undead threat. Customize your character and vehicles to enhance your survival capabilities.
Stranded on a desert island, you must master mining, crafting, and building to survive. Explore, gather resources, and construct a shelter to find your way home. This survival simulator offers a challenging and engaging experience.
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Manage a shelter to save survivors from a zombie apocalypse. Recruit partners, gather weapons, and build defenses to protect humanity and earn rewards. Explore, gather supplies, and upgrade your base to survive.
Design and build a bustling city metropolis, managing resources, citizen happiness, and urban challenges like traffic and pollution. Trade with other players, compete in city wars, and unlock unique landmarks and regional styles to create your dream city.
Lead survivors in a post-apocalyptic world by building and managing an underground shelter. Strategize defenses, manage resources, and explore the dangerous wasteland to expand your community and ensure their survival.
