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Head-to-head

Planet Craft vs RealmCraft

Planet Craft 4.5★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner RealmCraft
RealmCraft 4.5★ · Free to download 65

RealmCraft has a slight edge over Planet Craft due to its more stable performance and fewer complaints about in-game harassment, despite both being criticized for being Minecraft rip-offs.

Full reviews: Planet Craft · RealmCraft

Both Planet Craft and RealmCraft are free-to-play, Minecraft-like sandbox games that receive mixed reviews. While Planet Craft offers more multiplayer features and mini-games, it struggles with significant lag, glitches, and a problematic community. RealmCraft, though also criticized for being a copy and having some bugs, appears to have fewer severe technical issues and slightly better controls.

Head to head

Features & Content tieR53R32R17R54
Planet Craft Planet Craft offers multiplayer, mini-games like egg wars and hunger games, and creative mode with nations R53R32R17. Users request more mods, customizable characters, beds, furniture, and private maps that last forever R54R8. Some users enjoy the game design and events R11.
RealmCraft RealmCraft also offers multiplayer and mini-games, with users enjoying the ability to visit pre-built houses R77. Players desire more blocks, animals, mobs, biomes, structures, furniture, decorations, tools, and survival features, noting the game feels outdated . Specific requests include lightning rods, name tags, and cracked brick slabs/stairs .
Ease of Use & Controls edge: RealmCraftR4R57R3R33
Planet Craft Users frequently complain about tiny, unchangeable controls R4R57. Some find it difficult to understand how to play R3. There are reports of blocks placing two at a time R33 and difficulty moving R57.
RealmCraft RealmCraft's controls are generally liked by some users , but others report issues with building not working properly and slow movement . A significant complaint is the lack of instructions on how to play the game .
Reliability & Performance edge: RealmCraftR11R47R34R23
Planet Craft Planet Craft is plagued by lag R11R47, glitches that prevent gameplay R34R23, and unexpected disconnections R31. Users report losing items after reconnecting during raids R11 and maps getting deleted R29R47.
RealmCraft RealmCraft also has bug reports, including issues with TNT not working consistently R76, losing resources after using a nether portal , and blocks changing when building . Some users experience long loading times and the game not starting .
Price & Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR4R16R49R51
Planet Craft Planet Craft is free with in-app purchases (IAP). Users complain about frequent and inappropriate ads R4R16R49R51. Some believe IAPs are not necessary to play R8 and ads can be removed with gems R56.
RealmCraft RealmCraft is free to download. Ads are present but some users find them less frequent than other games R74, while others complain about too many or long ads R66. Some users prefer to pay for the real Minecraft than deal with the free knock-off .
Community & Support edge: RealmCraftR22R23R46R55
Planet Craft Planet Craft has significant issues with its community, including cussing, mean players, and harassment R22R23R46R55. Players report being killed by others and having their animals die . The report button is noted as not working .
RealmCraft RealmCraft also has community issues, with users reporting inappropriate language, bypassing chat filters, and offensive usernames R71. Some users advise against using the chat feature . There are complaints about a lack of updates .
Pick Planet Craft if

you prioritize a multiplayer experience with mini-games and are willing to tolerate significant lag, glitches, and a potentially toxic community R53R32R11.

Pick RealmCraft if

you are looking for a free Minecraft-like game with slightly better controls and fewer severe performance issues, and are less concerned about frequent updates R74.

Evidence note: Both apps are heavily criticized for being Minecraft rip-offs, which skews many reviews negatively regardless of actual gameplay. The free-to-play nature of both apps means many negative reviews stem from ad frequency and limitations, rather than core gameplay issues.

Frequently asked

Are Planet Craft and RealmCraft free to play?
Yes, both Planet Craft and RealmCraft are free to download and play, though Planet Craft includes in-app purchases and both feature ads R8R56R74R66.
Do these games have multiplayer?
Yes, both Planet Craft and RealmCraft offer multiplayer modes and mini-games R53R56R77.
Are there issues with inappropriate content or players?
Yes, both games have significant issues with inappropriate language and behavior from other players in chat, with users reporting cussing, mean players, and offensive usernames R22R46R58R71.
Do these games have lag or glitches?
Yes, both Planet Craft and RealmCraft are reported to have lag and various glitches, including disconnections, deleted maps, and issues with block placement or item loss R11R31R29R76.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R53] Planet Craft 5/5 · US Read this: Planet craft is so fun you can do mini games and other stuff to it is like Minecraft but their are other players and you do not need a software account my favorite mini game is the lava mini game the reason I shared this with you just because it’s a fun game
  2. [R32] Planet Craft 5/5 · US I love this game pls read: The game is amazing and it’s the best but I want single player egg wars pls and team hunger games thanks for reading
  3. [R17] Planet Craft 5/5 · US Make nations in the creative mode (READ THIS): It gets better with nations in it so please read this 🤓 your 🤓s without these
  4. [R54] Planet Craft 3/5 · GB READ NOW!: I LUV THIS GAME BUT YOU NEED TO MAKE IT MORE BETTER BY: -MORE MODS -CAN CUSTOMISE YOUR ONE CHARACTER - MORE BLOCKS( BED OR MORE) -MIRE MINI GAMES -PRIVATE MAPS CAN LAST FOREVER - MORE TYPES OF MAPS IN PRIV - MORE LOOT(HIDDEN CHEST MINE SHAFT ETC - CUSTOMISABLE WEPONS
  5. [R4] Planet Craft 2/5 · US Flip this whatever this is: The controls are tiny af and there’s no way to change it. The red gems are impossible to get. The random ad blocks, frick them. Why are there like several dozen zombies in one group like bruh. Where are ur brain cells ppl, how are you going to add phantoms, bad mobs that appear when you don’t get sleep, and when there are no beds!?!?!?!? Add single player and make it to
  6. [R57] Planet Craft 3/5 · GB SO GLITCHY: I’m so sorry for this review but it’s true and I think Minecraft is WAY better than your game. Seriously I really can’t move in this game cause of the controls. Guys please play something else.
  7. [R3] Planet Craft 3/5 · US Planet craft: Really fun games but I didn’t get how to play this.
  8. [R33] Planet Craft 3/5 · US This game SUCKS!!!: So I was playing the game and then I was going to place a block but then it kept placing 2 blocks so I was mad and shut down the whole I-pad but it kept placing 2 blocks.try to fix the problem please anyways this game is very good.
  9. [R11] Planet Craft 5/5 · US Good but one thing: I love this game. It reminds me of my two favorite games: Minecraft and Terraria. The game design is amazing and some events in there are cool too. But it is sometimes way too laggy and if I reconnect in the middle of mansion raid, I lose every single thing! Plz developers fix this. But overall, this game is good and I recommend downloading it.
  10. [R47] Planet Craft 4/5 · US Good game but bugs and remove annoying things: The game is great but theres bugs. 1. Unexpected lag 2. Second ad after skipping an ad. 3.Expiring maps after 15 days. I know you don't want maps to get hacked but I had a survival map when I logged back in the map was GONE.4 is not a bug but annoying 4.I assume that you should remove ads on top of a portal and add the end, the nether , commands, and
  11. [R34] Planet Craft 1/5 · US WAY TOO GLITCHY: I had just gotten the game and it glitched and wouldn’t even let me play.
  12. [R23] Planet Craft 4/5 · US I hate it!!!!!🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬: Cussing,being mean, glitchy that I can’t even play it!
  13. [R16] Planet Craft 1/5 · US No ads today: Remove ads for free
  14. [R49] Planet Craft 2/5 · US Bugs: Hello, I'd like the stupid YouTube buttons on the map removed because when you try to get rid of them, an ad pops up. Some ads don't let you return to the game, and there are many other bugs in the game. I hope they're fixed. ALSO, WHEN I BOUGHT THE AD REMOVAL, THERE WERE EVEN MORE ADS. · translated
  15. [R51] Planet Craft 3/5 · GB Good but too much adds: This game is great but far too much adds there are add blocks everywhere and inappropriate adds but it is fun people just ruin your houses
  16. [R22] Planet Craft 2/5 · US Need to do something about cusers: Someone started cussing at me and when I reported him it didn’t even do anything
  17. [R46] Planet Craft 1/5 · US Inappropriate: People ask for so and say bad words
  18. [R55] Planet Craft 2/5 · US Luv it but would not recommend it for little kids: So I luv playing this game but one thing u can put weird words like sex sexy and rape so I wish u can change it pls hope u guys read it all(0////0)
  19. [R8] Planet Craft 4/5 · US OMG: This game is the best and also there’s no in our purchases. They they say they are you don’t even have to pay for anything only if you want free money oh yeah but also. I can’t stop playing it. I play nonstop every day so you should try this game over and out. Oh yeah, one more thing can you please add beds and furniture!!😡🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🙏🙏🙏🥺🙏🙏🙏
  20. [R56] Planet Craft 5/5 · US PLANET CRAFT THE GOAT: This is multi player and has fun mini games it’s worth getting i5 has some adds but you can get rid of them with gems!
  21. [R74] RealmCraft 5/5 · US FIRE!!!!!!!!❤️: I love this game so much!! It’s so much like Minecraft but free to play. I just got it today and I’m kinda in love lol 😂 I don’t have my ps5 anymore so this is the game to play. I also LOVE how there isn’t a lot of adds, it’s only once in a while. So i could play a little freely without getting interrupted by those annoying but cool adds. 😊 I highly recommend this game. Well at l
  22. [R66] RealmCraft 3/5 · US To Much adds: Plez have less adds ppl will love it more then
  23. [R77] RealmCraft 5/5 · US Funnest game ever!!🐆🥥: This game is a free version of Minecraft theirs options to do multiplayer or mini games! In my opinion, mini games is the best but theirs even world were you can go to a already built house it’s not the best but it’s worth the original game is fun but you have to buy the worlds..
  24. [R58] Planet Craft 1/5 · US Awful App DO NOT LET YOUR KIDS USE: There are awful people on here. Do not recommend to kids. NO APP AT 9+ SHOULD ALLOW CHATROOM.
  25. [R71] RealmCraft 5/5 · US Good but what ??: This game is fun but just the ads. The thing I’m really confused at is these people. They are bypassing the chat filter , and one of their names is adolf hitler. Plus I saw accs saying curse words. This game is 4+. And their talking about s#x
  26. [R31] Planet Craft 1/5 · US I HATE IT: Why does it always have to say “disconnected” or “check your internet” it literally has the ads pop up on the top which does NOT SHOW UP IN THE PICTURES! It’s graphics are bad and WHAT HAPPENED TO THE AVATARS?! I have to jump to get off a block, can’t mine in survival, and the avatars look super bad. I’m done with this game.
  27. [R29] Planet Craft 4/5 · US I would rate it 5 stars but…: my map that I worked days on got deleted. It took days and the weird system deleted it even though players went in it every 4 or so days. My user is Colton and Vien roleplays and I’ve played this game for 6 years. Love this game. Thank you.
  28. [R76] RealmCraft 1/5 · US I hate this game: It is stupid I placed 136 blocks of TNT down and it did nothing. Then I placed 8 Blocks of TNT down and lit it and it blew up pretty much all of my mansion

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store