# Tower Archer vs Zipline Splash

The clearest difference is rating: Zipline Splash at 5.0 against Tower Archer's 4.5. Zipline Splash also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Tower Archer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tower Archer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Zipline Splash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zipline Splash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tower Archer has 3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tower Archer ships an update every 3 weeks, Zipline Splash every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tower Archer | Zipline Splash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-archer/id1544914606/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zipline-splash/id6797107459/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 218 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Kraken Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471296840) | [CB PROJECT REKLAM PRODUKSIYON VE DANISMANLIK LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617532690) |

## What reviewers say

### Tower Archer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-archer/id1544914606)

Defend your fortress as a master archer against waves of enemies. Unleash precise arrow barrages, strategically upgrade your arsenal, and master your aim to repel the onslaught and become the realm's hero. This tower defense game tests your reflexes and strategic thinking.

**Highlights:** Precision archery combat, Strategic tower defense, Enemy wave assaults, Arsenal upgrades, Masterful aim mechanics, Intensifying challenges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discounted Remove Ads Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔒 Issues with in-app purchases
- 💤 Game becomes too easy over time

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at level 83
- Inability to progress past level 83
- Ads not removed after purchase

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Improve progression system
- Fix issues with level 83


### Zipline Splash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zipline-splash/id6797107459)

Engage in a fast-paced cartoon archery game set in a tropical canyon. Tap to shoot zipline riders into the water within a 60-second timer. Master 15 challenging levels with increasing difficulty and aim for perfect scores.

**Highlights:** 15 action-packed levels, Fast 60-second rounds, Three zipline rider types, Precision shot bonuses, Surprise frog and bird targets, Game Center leaderboard support, Bright cartoon visuals

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tower Archer free?

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

### Is Zipline Splash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tower Archer or Zipline Splash?

Zipline Splash is rated higher. Tower Archer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Zipline Splash averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tower Archer or Zipline Splash have ads?

Zipline Splash shows ads; Tower Archer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tower Archer or Zipline Splash?

Tower Archer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Zipline Splash every 3 days. Most recently, Tower Archer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Zipline Splash on October 31, 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.*