# The Tawashi vs BrassBlitz

The clearest difference is price: BrassBlitz at Free against The Tawashi's $3.99. BrassBlitz also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 22 months). The Tawashi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

BrassBlitz is free to download; The Tawashi costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Tawashi against 5.0 for BrassBlitz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Tawashi has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Tawashi ships an update every 22 months, BrassBlitz monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Tawashi | BrassBlitz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tawashi/id1479893154/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brassblitz/id6791700508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 115 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Makoto Umeda](https://appshunter.io/developer/967976379) | [Alexandre Carnaval](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824037721) |

## What reviewers say

### The Tawashi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tawashi/id1479893154)

Engage in a retro-style shooter where you must evade enemy bullets while simultaneously attacking them. Collect power-ups and treasures to boost your score and gain extra lives. Master five challenging stages with adjustable difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** Bullet evasion and shooting gameplay, Multiple control options (touch, gamepad, keyboard), Weapon power-ups and upgrades, Collectible treasures for extra lives, Five distinct stages with boss battles, Adjustable difficulty levels

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### BrassBlitz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brassblitz/id6791700508)

Pilot a steam-powered vessel through a procedurally generated industrial canal, managing boiler pressure for both fuel and weaponry. Dodge obstacles, outmaneuver mechanical enemies, and earn upgrades through gameplay achievements. Compete globally on leaderboards in this unique steampunk arcade shooter.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated canal, Boiler pressure management, Diverse enemy types, Unlockable upgrades, Global leaderboards, Rewarded optional ads

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Tawashi free?

The Tawashi costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BrassBlitz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Tawashi or BrassBlitz?

The Tawashi and BrassBlitz are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do The Tawashi or BrassBlitz have ads?

BrassBlitz shows ads; The Tawashi does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Tawashi or BrassBlitz?

The Tawashi ships an update every 22 months, and BrassBlitz monthly. Most recently, The Tawashi was updated on October 15, 2026 and BrassBlitz on October 25, 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.*