# Mixmaster Showdown vs TapBurst Challenge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapBurst Challenge at none against Mixmaster Showdown's 10. TapBurst Challenge also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Mixmaster Showdown's advantage is ratings volume (606 vs 41). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mixmaster Showdown sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. TapBurst Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mixmaster Showdown against 4.7 for TapBurst Challenge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mixmaster Showdown has 606 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Mixmaster Showdown's written reviews are positive against 86% of TapBurst Challenge's.

Mixmaster Showdown ships an update every 5 weeks, TapBurst Challenge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mixmaster Showdown | TapBurst Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (606 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixmaster-showdown/id1454584249/reviews)** | [4.7 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapburst-challenge/id1481492127/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **606** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 229 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tether Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/961843822) | [Funkitron, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385160900) |

## What reviewers say

### Mixmaster Showdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixmaster-showdown/id1454584249)

Engage in a strategic puzzle experience by swapping tiles to create matches of three or more. Unleash powerful combos by combining special tiles and solve intricate puzzles to earn bonus points and climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Swap tiles to match 3, Combine longer runs for powerups, Combine powerups for combos, Solve puzzles for bonuses, Score points

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 7-Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Energy 30-days | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 30-Days | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 Energy | $8.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 45,000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and entertaining
- ⚔️ Great competition
- 💰 Opportunity to win real money
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 🕰️ Good way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Potential use of bots
- 🎲 Inconsistent matchmaking and win/loss ratios
- 💸 Difficult to consistently earn money

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Issues with account verification

**Requested features**

- Chess game mode
- More free tournament opportunities
- Faster payout options


### TapBurst Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapburst-challenge/id1481492127)

Engage in a fast-paced block-blasting puzzle game. Compete against players worldwide in tournaments for virtual currency or real cash prizes where available. Master strategic tapping to achieve goals and score high within a time limit.

**Highlights:** Tap 2+ same-colored blocks to match, Achieve goals and score points, Win bonus points with moves left, 5-minute timed matches, Player vs. Player competition, Worldwide leaderboards, Cash and virtual currency tournaments

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mixmaster Showdown free?

Mixmaster Showdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TapBurst Challenge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mixmaster Showdown or TapBurst Challenge?

Mixmaster Showdown is rated higher. Mixmaster Showdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 606 ratings, while TapBurst Challenge averages 4.7 from 41 ratings.

### Do Mixmaster Showdown or TapBurst Challenge have ads?

Both Mixmaster Showdown and TapBurst Challenge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mixmaster Showdown or TapBurst Challenge?

Mixmaster Showdown ships an update every 5 weeks, and TapBurst Challenge weekly. Most recently, Mixmaster Showdown was updated on October 18, 2026 and TapBurst Challenge on October 13, 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.*