# Build Up!! vs Tether

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tether at none against Build Up!!'s 1. Tether also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Build Up!!'s advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Tether holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Build Up!! has 16K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Build Up!! | Tether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-up/id1453032346/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-physics-puzzle-game/id6759990105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 266 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Pixel Worship, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082141726) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Tether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-physics-puzzle-game/id6759990105)

Control two orbs connected by a stretchy tether to solve physics-based puzzles. Use the tether's tension and leverage to navigate mazes, wrap around obstacles, and reach exits. Features local multiplayer for cooperative or competitive play.

**Highlights:** Physics-based tether mechanics, Solve devious mazes, Local multiplayer mode, Haptic feedback, 50+ handcrafted levels, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Build Up!! free?

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

### Is Tether free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Build Up!! or Tether?

Tether is rated higher. Build Up!! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Tether averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Build Up!! or Tether have ads?

Both Build Up!! and Tether show ads.

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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.*