face beans vs THUMB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
face beans
Create unique characters from photos, then nurture and evolve them. Engage in strategic battles against other players' creations, aiming for global rankings.
- Create characters from photos
- Nurture and level up characters
- Build custom decks
- Battle other players globally
- Compete for world rankings
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Make the strongest face ### Make “face bean" ### You can create a “face bean" by selecting a face photo or group photo saved on your smartphone. The face taken from the front is the best. ### Grow "face bean" ### Feed your “face bean". The level of "face bean" goes up. Get food with login and battle bonuses. ### Fight "face bean" ### Edit your deck with your own "face bean" and fight against "face bean" made by other players. Aim for the best in the world
THUMB
Engage in quick, strategic 1v1 battles on a single device. Master swipe controls, charged shots, and timed shields to outmaneuver opponents, either against friends or adaptive AI. Enjoy endlessly replayable matches perfect for on-the-go competition.
- Single-device local multiplayer
- Adaptive AI opponents
- Swipe-based controls
- Charged shot mechanics
- Timed shield defense
- Grid-based arena combat
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The world’s first sport that fits in your pocket. Challenge anyone, anywhere. THUMB-WAR transforms a single phone into a competitive arena where two players battle face-to-face using just their thumbs. It takes seconds to learn, but every match is a test of reflexes, timing, and strategy. Charge powerful attacks, reflect incoming shots, dodge across the arena, and master a growing roster of unique fighters—each with their own abilities, playstyles, and customizable loadouts. Whether you’re chasing the perfect counter or discovering a new favorite fighter, every match plays a little differently. Whether you’re waiting for food, hanging out with friends, or settling an argument, THUMB-WAR creates the kind of moments only real-world competition can. The eye contact, the laughter, the trash talk, and the instant rematches all happen around the same screen—not across the internet. No opponent nearby? Take on increasingly challenging AI opponents to unlock rewards, sharpen your skills, and discover new strategies before your next real-world showdown. Features • Same-screen local multiplayer on a single device • Fast, skill-based 1v1 battles • Unique fighters with distinct abilities and playstyles • Charge attacks, shields, reflects, status effects, and strategic loadouts • Solo battles against adaptive AI opponents • Unlock rewards and master every fighter THUMB-WAR is the first chapter of Arcade Earth, an expanding sci-fi universe of games, stories, and unforgettable characters - learn more at arcade.earth. Turn screen time into face time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: face beans at none against THUMB's 2. face beans also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). THUMB's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. THUMB sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. face beans asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for face beans against 5.0 for THUMB. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: THUMB has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | face beans | THUMB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 289 MB | 920 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | KAZUYA SHIMA | Planetary Games LLC |
Customer experience
face beans
THUMB
In-app purchases
face beans
No in-app purchases
THUMB
- BOOM box$0.99
- Remove Ads$3.99









