# Junk Jack

> Best sandbox experience!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id601584735](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id601584735)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id601584735`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pixbits SRL
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (472 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2021-01-05
- **First published:** 2013-08-29
- **Size:** 67 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/junk-jack/id601584735)
- **Website:** [http://pixbits.com](http://pixbits.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://pixbits.com/privacy](http://pixbits.com/privacy)

## Description

Welcome to Junk Jack! It is a 2D sandbox where you can explore, build and survive in randomly generated procedural worlds, full of monsters, hidden treasures and beautiful landscapes, now even in multiplayer with friends. It was chosen by the AppStore as one of the BestOf2013 crafting games in 9 countries. This is not a freemium game—buy it once and enjoy the full experience.

Features include local multiplayer for up to four players and online play for two, a creative mode to unleash your creativity, a robust equipment system with 400+ wearable items, and a full electronics engine to build widgets and CPUs. Explore 12 planets, encounter hundreds of creatures, farm 70+ plants, craft thousands of items and treasures, interact with liquids, enjoy a dynamic day/night cycle and vibrant lighting, and follow the in-game guide to learn the ropes.

## Rankings

- #76,389 — Overall
- #16 — plug
- #67 — experience

## Review summary

Fans celebrate Junk Jack as a nostalgic, charming sandbox with deep crafting and pixel art, calling it a hidden gem. However, repeated crashes, data loss, iOS compatibility issues, and a desire for updates, cloud saves, controller support, and smoother multiplayer temper the experience.

### Pros

- Nostalgia-driven appeal; fans describe Junk Jack as a cherished classic with lasting emotional attachment.
- Rich crafting system with a large variety of items and biomes; strong sandbox depth that fans linger on.
- Mobile-friendly design with charming pixel-art style and simple, thumb-friendly UI.
- Enduring appeal and perception as a "hidden gem" that many want to see revived or updated.
- Fun and addictive gameplay that remains engaging for long-time players.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and progress loss (inventory loss after crashes or deaths) reported by multiple players.
- Broad iOS compatibility issues on newer devices/OS versions (won’t run/open on iPhone 12 mini, iOS 13/14, etc.).
- Strong desire for updates, cloud saves/iCloud support, and cross-platform availability; perceived lack of ongoing development.
- Controller support requested to improve play and accessibility (several mentions across reviews).
- Multiplayer bugs and instability (glitches and inconsistent behavior in co-op) noted by players.

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