# Traffix vs Hello Tower

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Traffix at none against Hello Tower's 5. Traffix also leads on ratings volume (649 vs 66) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Hello Tower's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (71% vs 55%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Traffix costs $1.99 and Hello Tower $2.99 up front. Hello Tower sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Traffix asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Traffix against 4.4 for Hello Tower. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Traffix has 649 ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Traffix's written reviews are positive against 71% of Hello Tower's.

Traffix ships an update every 5 weeks, Hello Tower every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Traffix | Hello Tower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (649 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffix-city-rush/id1465703539/reviews)** | [4.4 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-tower/id1572719445/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **649** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 313 MB | 412 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INFINITY GAMES, LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088875165) | [Sascha Trachsel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572719447) |

## What reviewers say

### Traffix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffix-city-rush/id1465703539)

Control traffic lights in busy cities to prevent accidents and maintain peace. Navigate various vehicles through challenging levels with simple tap controls. Enjoy a calming yet tricky gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Tap to change traffic light colors, Manage various vehicles (cars, buses, trucks, trains, planes), Prevent vehicle crashes, Progress through tricky city levels, Calming and minimalist design, Chaos Mode for advanced players

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and challenging
- 💡 Unique traffic control concept
- 🎨 Clean and minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. cars not responding to lights, crashes)
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls (e.g. tapping wrong lane, blocking view)
- 🔍 Lack of level progression options (skip, restart, etc.)
- 💰 Expensive for limited content

**Reported bugs**

- Cars not responding to traffic lights
- Crashes and force closes
- Incorrect level names displayed
- Letterboxing on iPad Pro
- No audio on some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and cities
- Level editor and custom level creation
- Endless/high score mode
- Dark mode
- Multitouch support


### 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 Traffix free?

Traffix costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hello Tower free?

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

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

Traffix is rated higher. Traffix averages 4.5 out of 5 from 649 ratings, while Hello Tower averages 4.4 from 66 ratings.

### Do Traffix or Hello Tower have ads?

Neither Traffix nor Hello Tower shows ads.

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

Traffix ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hello Tower every 9 days. Most recently, Traffix was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hello Tower on October 27, 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.*