# Block Tower+ vs Build Up!!

The clearest difference is rating: Build Up!! at 4.5 against Block Tower+'s 3.2. Build Up!! also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 56 months) and ratings volume (17K vs 18). Block Tower+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Build Up!! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Block Tower+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Build Up!! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build Up!! has 17K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Block Tower+'s written reviews are positive against 35% of Build Up!!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Block Tower+ ships an update every 56 months, Build Up!! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Tower+ | Build Up!! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-tower-plus/id1150083545/reviews) | **[4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-up/id1453032346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 35.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 56 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [达宁 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136589565) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Tower+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-tower-plus/id1150083545)

A casual puzzle game where players tap hexagonal blocks to eliminate them and score points. The goal is to keep the tower stable and collect stars to unlock new characters and levels. Offers both endless and challenge modes.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal block elimination, Collect stars to unlock characters, Endless mode, Challenge mode, Flat design visuals, Checkpoint system

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Build Up!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-up/id1453032346)

Construct your tower as tall as possible by strategically placing building nodes. Collect more nodes as you ascend to reach crucial checkpoints and achieve new heights.

**Highlights:** Build structures high, Gather building nodes, Reach checkpoints, Ascend to new heights

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads. | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun game
- 🚀 Runs well with no crashes
- 💰 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Impossible or buggy levels
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Rivet counter malfunction
- Levels regenerating incorrectly
- Tower physics issues

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to create custom maps
- Removal of perfect triangle requirement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Tower+ free?

Block Tower+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Build Up!! free?

Build Up!! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block Tower+ or Build Up!!?

Build Up!! is rated higher. Block Tower+ averages 3.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Build Up!! averages 4.5 from 17K ratings.

### Do Block Tower+ or Build Up!! have ads?

Both Block Tower+ and Build Up!! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Tower+ or Build Up!!?

Block Tower+ ships an update every 56 months, and Build Up!! fortnightly. Most recently, Block Tower+ was updated on November 2, 2026 and Build Up!! on November 14, 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.*