# Tap Tap Builder vs Magic Cube Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Cube Simulator at none against Tap Tap Builder's 11. Magic Cube Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown). Tap Tap Builder's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap Tap Builder sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Magic Cube Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Tap Builder | Magic Cube Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-tap-builder-idle-city/id1097114930/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **356** | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 345 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/482544510) | [Mukhammadaziz Ravshanbekov](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773098310) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Tap Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-tap-builder-idle-city/id1097114930)

Build your dream city from the ground up by tapping to construct buildings and earn money. Manage resources, hire workers, and deal with city challenges like fires and crime. The city generates income even when you're offline, and you can trade with friends.

**Highlights:** Tap to build structures, Earn money offline, Hire workers, Trade resources with friends, Manage city crises, Build unique structures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Ruby Key (half price) | $1.00 | one-time |
| 3 Ruby Key | $2.09 | one-time |
| 9 Ruby Key (half price) | $2.09 | one-time |
| 9 Ruby Key | $5.19 | one-time |
| 21 Ruby Key (half price) | $5.19 | one-time |
| Management Certificate  sale | $5.19 | one-time |
| Management Certificate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cinema Offer! | $10.49 | one-time |
| 21 Ruby Key | $10.49 | one-time |
| 49 Ruby Key (half price) | $10.49 | one-time |
| 49 Ruby Key | $20.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🏗️ Great game with many buildings to choose from
- 🔄 Frequent updates
- 🤝 Ability to trade resources with other players
- ⏱️ No building timers
- 👍 Minimum ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Achievements not syncing with Game Center
- 🚫 Inability to view other players' cities
- 🔍 Banner ads blocking critical resources
- 🔢 Limited building space
- 🔨 Inability to demolish or move buildings

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements not syncing with Game Center
- Crashes and freezes, especially when ads are shown
- Issues with restaurants not paying out income
- Fitness center not working as intended
- Disappearing money

**Requested features**

- Add new building types like houses and lots
- Allow customization of house designs and sizes
- Expand the island size
- Increase the maximum number of cars in the city
- Add more variety of buildings and decorations


### Magic Cube Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-cube-simulator/id6773098308)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Tap Builder free?

Tap Tap Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magic Cube Simulator free?

Magic Cube Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Tap Tap Builder or Magic Cube Simulator have ads?

Tap Tap Builder shows ads; Magic Cube Simulator does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*