# SkyHeart Tower vs Hello Tower

The clearest difference is price: SkyHeart Tower at Free against Hello Tower's $2.99. SkyHeart Tower also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). Hello Tower's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 2.9) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

SkyHeart Tower is free to download; Hello Tower costs $2.99 up front. SkyHeart Tower sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Hello Tower sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hello Tower holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 66 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of SkyHeart Tower's written reviews are positive against 71% of Hello Tower's.

SkyHeart Tower ships an update fortnightly, Hello Tower every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyHeart Tower | Hello Tower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [2.9 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyheart-tower/id1386212728/reviews) | **[4.4 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-tower/id1572719445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **66** |
| Positive reviews | 43.6% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 367 MB | 412 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SkyHeart Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386212727) | [Sascha Trachsel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572719447) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyHeart Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyheart-tower/id1386212728)

Experience the thrill of managing a busy airport as an air traffic controller. This simulation game replicates real-world operations with over 100 gates and 3 runways. Test your skills by adjusting arrival rates and challenging yourself to become an expert.

**Highlights:** Realistic airport operations, Control over 100 gates, Manage 3 busy runways, Winter operations simulation, Real-world taxi routes, Multiple camera views

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Package 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 2 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 3 | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Realistic simulation of Newark airport
- 👍 Good interface and controls
- 👍 Engaging and addictive
- 👍 High potential for an ATC simulator

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Game abandoned or not updated
- 🐛 Slow progression and expensive upgrades
- 🐛 Issues with saved games losing progress

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Game abandoned or not updated
- Glitches with saved games
- Unbalanced traffic flow
- Outbound flights stop at 10 min mark

**Requested features**

- More airports (JFK, LGA, LAX, SFO, MCO, Heathrow, Gatwick, Denver, Lukla, London City)
- More planes (A380, Boeing 747-400F, Boeing 747-8)
- Offline version of the game
- More frequent updates
- New airports added in game


### Hello Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-tower/id1572719445)

Experience realistic airport ground control with this simulation app. Manage aircraft movements, issue clearances, and handle emergencies across over 40 diverse airports. Progress from simple single-runway operations to complex hub airports.

**Highlights:** Airport ground maneuvering simulation, Over 40 different airports, Simplified and real-size airport versions, Pushback, taxi, and take-off clearances, Emergency handling, Level-based progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hello Tower Test | $0.99 | one-time |
| Airport Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sandbox test | $0.99 | one-time |
| Airport Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic simulation
- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Unintuitive UI
- 🐛 Steep learning curve
- 🐛 Frequent game over on small mistakes
- 🐛 Lack of tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- Flight freezing on runway holding and turns
- Aircraft getting stuck and blocking routes
- 30-second departure timer disappearing
- Aircraft crashing with held aircraft on taxiway
- Levels not unlocking

**Requested features**

- Add more airports (US, European, Asian, Indian cities)
- Add an endless/sandbox mode
- Add AI voice recognition and ATC dialogues
- Implement a tutorial or walk-through
- Add a 'continue game' or save progress option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyHeart Tower free?

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

### Is Hello Tower free?

Hello Tower costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SkyHeart Tower or Hello Tower?

Hello Tower is rated higher. SkyHeart Tower averages 2.9 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Hello Tower averages 4.4 from 66 ratings.

### Do SkyHeart Tower or Hello Tower have ads?

SkyHeart Tower shows ads; Hello Tower does not.

### Which is updated more often, SkyHeart Tower or Hello Tower?

SkyHeart Tower ships an update fortnightly, and Hello Tower every 9 days. Most recently, SkyHeart Tower was updated on October 21, 2026 and Hello Tower on October 21, 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.*