# Balance Stuff vs Townscaper

The clearest difference is price: Balance Stuff at Free against Townscaper's $4.99. Balance Stuff also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 964). Townscaper's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 45%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Balance Stuff is free to download; Townscaper costs $4.99 up front. Balance Stuff sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Townscaper asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Balance Stuff against 4.5 for Townscaper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 964 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Balance Stuff's written reviews are positive against 82% of Townscaper's.

Balance Stuff ships an update every 2 months, Townscaper every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balance Stuff | Townscaper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-stuff/id1528333833/reviews) | **[4.5 (964 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townscaper/id1549531491/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 964 |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#17** |
| Size | 101 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rakshak Kalwani](https://appshunter.io/developer/581752821) | [Raw Fury](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118513353) |

## What reviewers say

### Balance Stuff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-stuff/id1528333833)

A relaxing and addictive zen-like game where players test their reflexes and skill to keep multiple objects from falling off a table. Offers over 300 levels of increasing difficulty and customizable gameplay modes for stress-free fun.

**Highlights:** Keep 99+ objects from falling, Over 300 levels, Timed and untimed modes, Leaderboards and achievements, Relaxing gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Really cute game
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 💕 Loved by friends and family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- ⏱️ Timer ruins the relaxing experience
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🕹️ Stacking mechanics can be frustrating
- 🔍 Lack of zoom or screen movement when stacking high

**Reported bugs**

- Items glitching and clipping through each other
- Timer resetting or not working properly
- Crashes and freezes, especially when stacking items
- Levels becoming unplayable due to glitches

**Requested features**

- Endless/Zen mode without timer
- More levels and content
- Ability to replay completed levels
- Option to disable ads for a fee


### Townscaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townscaper/id1549531491)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Casual, #55 Top Paid · Simulation, #158 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Create charming island towns with intricate streets and diverse structures. This digital toy allows you to place colored blocks and watch them transform into houses, arches, and bridges, forming beautiful urban landscapes without any specific objectives.

**Highlights:** Build island towns block by block, Algorithmic structure generation, Create streets, houses, and bridges, Experiment with color palettes, No goals or gameplay, Focus on building and beauty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌇 Beautiful and relaxing game
- 🕰️ Calming and stress-relieving
- 🎨 Satisfying creative experience
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎇 Lovely visual details and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited build area and height
- 🎨 Lack of customization options
- 🤖 Absence of interactive elements (people, vehicles, etc.)
- 💰 Perceived high price for the content provided

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional performance issues and lag
- Difficulty deleting or modifying existing structures

**Requested features**

- Add different architectural styles and building types
- Implement terrain options (grass, sand, hills, etc.)
- Allow for more control over camera and view
- Include people, animals, and other interactive elements
- Provide a way to save/export created towns


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balance Stuff free?

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

### Is Townscaper free?

Townscaper costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Balance Stuff or Townscaper?

Townscaper is rated higher. Balance Stuff averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Townscaper averages 4.5 from 964 ratings.

### Do Balance Stuff or Townscaper have ads?

Balance Stuff shows ads; Townscaper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Balance Stuff or Townscaper?

Balance Stuff ships an update every 2 months, and Townscaper every 3 months. Most recently, Balance Stuff was updated on October 29, 2026 and Townscaper on October 29, 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.*