# Skyscraper 4D vs Tower Sim

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tower Sim at 100% against Skyscraper 4D's 70%. Skyscraper 4D's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skyscraper 4D sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Tower Sim sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Skyscraper 4D holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skyscraper 4D has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Skyscraper 4D's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tower Sim's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Skyscraper 4D ships an update every 9 days, Tower Sim every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skyscraper 4D | Tower Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyscraper-4d/id1356059529/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-sim/id6756843476/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 798 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skyscraper 4D LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356059528) | [Christian Puell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692567041) |

## What reviewers say

### Skyscraper 4D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyscraper-4d/id1356059529)

Design and construct complex, realistic skyscrapers in an open-world sandbox. Take on the roles of architect, engineer, and developer to build your real estate empire. Enjoy total design control, from building shape to interior details, with automated tedious tasks.

**Highlights:** Open world sandbox construction, Total design control over building aspects, Intuitive floorplan and mirroring tools, Bézier curves for unique shapes, Structural and economic realism, Helpful warning indicators for design issues

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Platinum VIP Experience | $0.99 | one-time |
| Platinum VIP Experience | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Experience | $1.99 | one-time |
| Platinum VIP Experience | $2.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Experience | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Experience | $3.99 | one-time |
| Platinum VIP Experience | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Experience | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Experience | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Experience | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Experience | $7.99 | one-time |
| Platinum VIP Experience | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Experience | $9.99 | one-time |
| Enhanced Experience | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Experience | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Experience | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and intuitive controls
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Relaxing and creative experience
- 👍 Impressive level of detail and customization
- 👍 Helpful tutorial and responsive developers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Restrictive free version, premium features too expensive
- 🔒 Unstable purchases and restore issues
- 🔒 Lack of basic features in free version (curves, more floors)
- 👎 Clunky camera controls and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to create new cities or access existing ones
- Disappearing building elements and items
- Inconsistent performance and frequent crashes
- Restore purchases feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more building materials, textures, and furniture options
- Implement a day/night cycle and weather effects
- Include traffic, pedestrians, and other city life elements
- Allow for curved/slanted walls and roofs
- Provide a true sandbox mode with unlimited resources


### Tower Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-sim/id6756843476)

Design and manage a towering skyscraper, from offices to penthouses. Master elevator logistics and keep diverse tenants happy amidst dynamic events and a day/night cycle. Balance your budget to grow your building into a five-star landmark.

**Highlights:** Complex simulation and budget management, Elevator logistics and tenant stress prevention, Diverse tenant types with unique needs, Dynamic day/night cycle, Challenging events and emergencies

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100.000 Budget | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250.000 Budget | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advance Access | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Access | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skyscraper 4D free?

Skyscraper 4D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tower Sim free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Skyscraper 4D or Tower Sim?

Skyscraper 4D is rated higher. Skyscraper 4D averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Tower Sim averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Skyscraper 4D or Tower Sim have ads?

Neither Skyscraper 4D nor Tower Sim shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Skyscraper 4D or Tower Sim?

Skyscraper 4D ships an update every 9 days, and Tower Sim every 2 weeks. Most recently, Skyscraper 4D was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tower Sim on September 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.*