# Hanoi Tower Touch vs Handshake

The clearest difference is monetization model: Hanoi Tower Touch at free with in-app purchases against Handshake's subscription. Hanoi Tower Touch also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 37%) and ratings volume (678 vs 196). Handshake's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hanoi Tower Touch sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and Handshake sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Hanoi Tower Touch against 4.5 for Handshake. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 678 and 196 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Hanoi Tower Touch's written reviews are positive against 37% of Handshake's.

Hanoi Tower Touch ships an update every 6 weeks, Handshake fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hanoi Tower Touch | Handshake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (678 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanoi-tower-touch/id1473355605/reviews)** | [4.5 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handshake-lets-agree/id1627960050/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **678** | 196 |
| Positive reviews | **46.9% of reviews** | 36.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 7 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [景灯 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/977915723) | [AI Tools Apps SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854689122) |

## What reviewers say

### Hanoi Tower Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanoi-tower-touch/id1473355605)

Experience the classic Tower of Hanoi puzzle with a touch-friendly interface. Move disks between rods following simple rules, challenging yourself across 26 difficulty levels. Features include gesture support, move alerts, undo, and game resuming.

**Highlights:** 26 progressive difficulty levels, Screen gesture support, Wrong move alert, Undo moves, Resume game, Game Center integration

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features: 3 Months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Eliminación de anuncios | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Features: 1 Year | $7.99 | per year |
| Eliminación de anuncios | $7.99 | per year |
| Ads removal | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hanoi coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hanoi coins | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤓 Sharpens the mind
- 🧠 Makes brain smarter
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Great implementation of the game
- 🕰️ Good for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Slow animations
- 🤯 Impossible to complete highest level
- 🔊 Annoying buzzing sound
- 🤔 Inconsistent controls

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial resets player's progress
- Leaderboard contains impossible scores
- Discs slightly vibrate, disrupting concentration
- Exiting to home screen causes level restart

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Allow tapping to move discs instead of dragging
- Add ability to save progress and resume later
- Include a timer and track time spent on each run
- Optimize animations for faster gameplay


### Handshake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handshake-lets-agree/id1627960050)

Facilitates group decision-making for everyday choices like dining and entertainment. Users can quickly swipe to agree on preferences, saving time for more meaningful activities. Offers premium features through a subscription model.

**Highlights:** Group decision making, Restaurant and movie suggestions, Vacation destination planning, Quick agreement through swiping, Premium features

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app concept
- 🤝 Helpful for indecisive couples/groups
- 🎥 Wide variety of movie options
- 🍽️ Includes food/restaurant options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow loading and performance issues
- 🔍 Limited filtering/customization options
- 💰 Subscription/pay-to-use model
- 🌍 Too many international/non-local movies

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to fetch game data or connect with others
- Swiping issues and unintended swipes
- Matches and history not saving properly
- Constant prompts to update despite no update available

**Requested features**

- Add Hulu and other major streaming platforms
- Implement a 'back' button for swiping
- Ability to see all 'liked' movies, not just matches
- Add movie ratings/filters (e.g. no R-rated)
- Improve stability and reduce crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hanoi Tower Touch free?

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

### Is Handshake free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hanoi Tower Touch or Handshake?

Hanoi Tower Touch is rated higher. Hanoi Tower Touch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 678 ratings, while Handshake averages 4.5 from 196 ratings.

### Do Hanoi Tower Touch or Handshake have ads?

Both Hanoi Tower Touch and Handshake show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hanoi Tower Touch or Handshake?

Hanoi Tower Touch ships an update every 6 weeks, and Handshake fortnightly. Most recently, Hanoi Tower Touch was updated on November 3, 2026 and Handshake on November 3, 2026.

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