# The Tower Blocks vs Fly Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: Fly Challenge at 4.2 against The Tower Blocks's 3.5. Fly Challenge also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). The Tower Blocks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fly Challenge sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. The Tower Blocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fly Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fly Challenge has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Tower Blocks ships an update every 3 months, Fly Challenge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Tower Blocks | Fly Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tower-blocks-free-building-blocken-stack-game/id1128166384/reviews) | **[4.2 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-challenge-plane-simulator/id6503700864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 26.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pruettanon Rattanalaoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116872237) | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) |

## What reviewers say

### The Tower Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tower-blocks-free-building-blocken-stack-game/id1128166384)

Build the world's tallest tower with simple one-tap controls. Carefully place each block to avoid deductions and reach new heights. Test your precision and timing in this addictive stacking game.

**Highlights:** One-tap gameplay, Build tallest tower, Precise block placement, Addictive stacking challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fly Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-challenge-plane-simulator/id6503700864)

Build and race custom airplanes in this high-flying simulator. Master speed, customize parts, and perform extreme landings to become the top pilot. Experience thrilling aerial races and progress to advanced aircraft.

**Highlights:** Build and customize airplanes, Compete in high-speed races, Master extreme landings, Merge plane parts for speed, Earn money and expand fleet, Realistic flight simulation

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Massive Earning | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Milestone | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Ticket | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Rain | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Rain | $3.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads one time offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip it! | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium coin pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Richie Pilot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Ticket | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Pilot | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 💡 Great for travel
- 🚀 Easy to dominate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Impossible volcano/lava level
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible ceiling on volcano/lava level
- Plane gets stuck and can't progress
- Game progress gets lost or reset

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Fix the impossible volcano/lava level
- Reduce the number of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Tower Blocks free?

The Tower Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fly Challenge free?

Fly Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Tower Blocks or Fly Challenge?

Fly Challenge is rated higher. The Tower Blocks averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Fly Challenge averages 4.2 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do The Tower Blocks or Fly Challenge have ads?

Fly Challenge shows ads; The Tower Blocks does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Tower Blocks or Fly Challenge?

The Tower Blocks ships an update every 3 months, and Fly Challenge every 5 months. Most recently, The Tower Blocks was updated on October 18, 2026 and Fly Challenge on October 28, 2026.

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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.*