# Build Up!! vs FMC TYPER

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FMC TYPER at 100% against Build Up!!'s 34%. FMC TYPER also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Build Up!!'s advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Build Up!! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FMC TYPER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FMC TYPER 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Build Up!!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of FMC TYPER's.

Build Up!! ships an update fortnightly, FMC TYPER every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Build Up!! | FMC TYPER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-up/id1453032346/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fmc-typer/id6792546151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 266 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [SEUNGHA MOON](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792546153) |

## 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


### FMC TYPER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fmc-typer/id6792546151)

Practice touch-typing with a retro flight computer simulation. Engage in various typing games, from air traffic control readbacks to rhythm-based challenges, all with an authentic aviation aesthetic and soundscape.

**Highlights:** Retro flight computer simulation, Air traffic control readback challenges, Rhythm typing game, Aviation word typing game, Whack-a-mole typing game, Route navigation typing game, Authentic panel layouts and CRT effects

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| REMOVE ADS | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Build Up!! free?

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

### Is FMC TYPER free?

FMC TYPER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Build Up!! or FMC TYPER?

FMC TYPER is rated higher. Build Up!! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while FMC TYPER averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Build Up!! or FMC TYPER have ads?

Both Build Up!! and FMC TYPER show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Build Up!! or FMC TYPER?

Build Up!! ships an update fortnightly, and FMC TYPER every 2 days. Most recently, Build Up!! was updated on November 6, 2026 and FMC TYPER on November 6, 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.*