# Fidget Spin vs Bead Tower

The clearest difference is rating: Bead Tower at 4.7 against Fidget Spin's 4.1. Bead Tower also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 172). Fidget Spin's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (36% vs 11%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fidget Spin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bead Tower sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bead Tower holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bead Tower has 1.4K ratings behind it against 172, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Fidget Spin's written reviews are positive against 11% of Bead Tower's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fidget Spin ships an update weekly, Bead Tower every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fidget Spin | Bead Tower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fidget-spin/id1231914987/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-tower/id6736948761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 172 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **35.6% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [tastypill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022434729) | [Upperpik Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225221447) |

## What reviewers say

### Fidget Spin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fidget-spin/id1231914987)

Experience the viral fidget spinner sensation with this engaging game. Tap to keep the spinner in motion and avoid letting it fall. Master three distinct game modes with more on the way.

**Highlights:** Tap to spin, Avoid falling, Three game modes, More modes coming soon

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Wide variety of fidget spinners
- 😊 Helps with stress and ADHD

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of challenge or progression
- 💰 Excessive advertisements
- 🐛 Technical issues and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Spinner not responding to taps
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Ability to customize spinners
- Leaderboards and multiplayer


### Bead Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-tower/id6736948761)

Construct a towering structure by merging colorful beads and sending them down slides. Aim to build the highest tower possible for endless entertainment and satisfying gameplay.

**Highlights:** Build bead towers, Unlock colorful slides, Merge beads, Send beads rolling, Stack higher

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash Kickstart Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Manager | $2.99 | one-time |
| Financier | $2.99 | one-time |
| Engineer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money Fountain Pack! | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Royal Treasury Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tickets & No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Treasury Trove Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Treasury Trove Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Big Vault Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Big Vault Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 High rating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Forced ads
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for ads
- 💰 Paywall to remove ads
- 🕰️ Frequent ads
- 🔴 Crashes/doesn't load

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes/doesn't load
- Compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Reduce ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fidget Spin free?

Fidget Spin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bead Tower free?

Bead Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fidget Spin or Bead Tower?

Bead Tower is rated higher. Fidget Spin averages 4.1 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Bead Tower averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Fidget Spin or Bead Tower have ads?

Bead Tower shows ads; Fidget Spin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fidget Spin or Bead Tower?

Fidget Spin ships an update weekly, and Bead Tower every 10 days. Most recently, Fidget Spin was updated on August 22, 2026 and Bead Tower on September 25, 2026.

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