# Tap Away vs Axe Climber

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Axe Climber at 43% against Tap Away's 0%. Axe Climber also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (57K vs 7). Tap Away's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Axe Climber sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Tap Away asks for nothing beyond the download.

Axe Climber holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Axe Climber has 57K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Tap Away's written reviews are positive against 43% of Axe Climber's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Away | Axe Climber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-away/id1332040040/reviews) | **[4.8 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axe-climber/id1355767781/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **57K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **43.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CLICKTEAM LLC USA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438432084) | [MADFATCAT](https://appshunter.io/developer/549093534) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Away

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-away/id1332040040)

Engage in a challenging puzzle game where you must strategically shoot a core to break through spinning defenses. Time your shots precisely to score points and overcome obstacles without hitting the rotating barriers.

**Highlights:** Spinning defense obstacles, Strategic cannon shooting, Timed shot mechanics, Point scoring system, Obstacle avoidance gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


### Axe Climber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axe-climber/id1355767781)

Embark on a challenging climbing adventure across treacherous mountains filled with hazards. Test your skills in this addictive game where only a select few can reach the final level. Master the controls to overcome obstacles and ascend to new heights.

**Highlights:** Challenging mountain climbs, Spikes, volcanoes, and eagles, Easy to learn, hard to master, Addictive gameplay, No ads (with subscription), VIP skins (with subscription), Super shield (with subscription)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 💎 Good variety of characters to unlock

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive number of ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after unlocking all characters

**Reported bugs**

- Icicles falling after leaving the danger zone
- Freeze/crash issues when watching ads
- Gem collection not working as intended

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and obstacles
- Ability to customize characters and axes
- Offline mode with no ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Away free?

Tap Away is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Axe Climber free?

Axe Climber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tap Away or Axe Climber?

Axe Climber is rated higher. Tap Away averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Axe Climber averages 4.8 from 57K ratings.

### Do Tap Away or Axe Climber have ads?

Axe Climber shows ads; Tap Away 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.*