Comparison

Captain TNT vs Whirlwind Evolution

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Captain TNT

Become a demolition expert in this building destruction game. Strategically place a variety of explosives to bring down structures in spectacular fashion. Experience realistic physics and stunning graphics as you master challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Variety of explosives (dynamite, bombs, barrels)
  • Challenging levels with unique structures
  • Realistic physics engine for lifelike destruction
  • Strategic planning for optimal demolition
  • High-quality graphics
  • Intuitive controls
Features
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Unleash your inner demolition expert in Captain TNT, the ultimate building destruction game! With a wide array of powerful explosives at your disposal, it's time to bring down structures in spectacular fashion. Strategize your blasts, place your dynamite carefully, and watch the chaos unfold as buildings crumble to the ground. Features: Variety of Explosives: Use dynamite, bombs, barrels, and detonators to demolish different structures. Challenging Levels: Each level presents unique challenges and structures to destroy. Realistic Physics: Enjoy lifelike destruction with our advanced physics engine. Strategic Gameplay: Plan your demolition carefully to achieve the best results and unlock new levels. Stunning Graphics: Experience high-quality graphics that bring the demolition action to life. Intuitive Controls: Easy-to-use controls that make blowing up buildings fun and accessible. Gameplay: In Captain TNT, your mission is simple: destroy various buildings using a range of explosive tools. From dynamite sticks to powerful bombs, every explosive has its own unique effect. Place them strategically to maximize the damage and ensure the complete demolition of each structure. As you progress, levels become more challenging, requiring careful planning and precise execution. Whether you're looking for a quick burst of explosive fun or a deep, strategic demolition experience, Captain TNT has something for everyone. Join the ranks of demolition experts and show off your skills in the most explosive game on mobile! Download Captain TNT now and start demolishing buildings with the most powerful explosives available! Get ready for explosive fun and strategic demolition like never before.

About

Whirlwind Evolution

Become a master of destruction in this idle evolution game. Start as a small whirlwind and grow into a colossal force, upgrading power, size, and speed to devastate cities. Witness your whirlwind's mesmerizing transformation as you become unstoppable.

Highlights
  • Evolve a whirlwind
  • Upgrade power, size, and speed
  • Destroy cities
  • Idle gameplay
  • Mesmerizing transformations
Features
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Embark on an epic journey of evolution in Whirlwind Evolution, the ultimate casual idle game! Start as a small whirlwind and evolve into a colossal force of nature. Upgrade your whirlwind's power, size, and speed to unleash chaos and destruction upon the world. Witness the mesmerizing transformation as you sweep through cities, leaving a trail of awe and devastation. Become the master of the whirlwind and evolve into an unstoppable force!

Screenshots

Captain TNT4 screens
Whirlwind Evolution4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Whirlwind Evolution at 75% against Captain TNT's 32%. Whirlwind Evolution also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Captain TNT's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Captain TNT sells 26 one-off in-app purchases and Whirlwind Evolution sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Whirlwind Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 5.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Captain TNT's written reviews are positive against 75% of Whirlwind Evolution's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Captain TNT ships an update every 2 months, Whirlwind Evolution every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Captain TNT versus Whirlwind Evolution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaptain TNTWhirlwind Evolution
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12K ratings)4.8 (5.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.2% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better5.9K
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size283 MB200 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVoodooSolid Games

Customer experience

Captain TNT

All ratings11,952 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews506 reviews
Positive32.2%
Neutral12.3%
Negative55.5%

Whirlwind Evolution

All ratings5,883 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative19.4%

User reviews

Captain TNT

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun game
  • 👍 Therapeutic
  • 👍 Enjoyable game
  • 👍 Great game
  • 👍 Surprisingly Engaging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Ads & Difficulty
  • 🐛 Collecting information
  • 🐛 Ad stuck and it won't close
  • 🐛 Poo app
  • 🐛 Ad prison

Whirlwind Evolution

From 5.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best game
  • 🚀 Whirlwind Evolution
  • 👍 Funniest game ever made
  • 👍 I love it it is so good
  • 👍 I loveeeee it

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Une tonne de pubs, extrêmement répétitif, et aucun contenu, je déconseille, je supprime

Bugs and requests

Captain TNT

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Buildings faking apart before you start
  • Game won't load
  • Stuck on loading screen
  • Weird physics
  • Gems not added to gem count
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  • Buttons for the bottom three are covered by the selection menu

Requested features

7 requests
  • More buildings to knock down
  • More variety of things to blow up like bridges
  • More levels
  • Open new continent
  • Unlock the other countries
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  • More leaves
  • Hired to blow up building or houses

Whirlwind Evolution

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Never mind, I just tried the spin the wheel and even though it says to watch an ad it doesn't make you

Requested features

1 request
  • Never mind, I just tried the spin the wheel and even though it says to watch an ad it doesn't make you

In-app purchases

26 purchases

Captain TNT

One-time26
  • Coins Pack 1$0.99
  • Gems Pack 1$0.99
  • Coins Pack 2$1.99
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  • Newbie Pack$1.99
  • Gems Pack 2$1.99
  • Chain Offer Unlock$1.99
  • Coins Pack 3$2.99
  • Order 5 Pack$3.99
  • Gems Pack 3$3.99
  • Super Radius$4.99
  • Fortune$4.99
  • Super Upgrade$4.99
  • Heavy Kick$4.99
  • Mega Bomber$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Red Hero$4.99
  • Destroy Master$4.99
  • Keep Bigger$4.99
  • Order 10 Pack$5.99
  • Super Package$6.99
  • Progress Path 2$6.99
  • Auto Reward Double$6.99
  • Gems Pack 4$7.99
  • Gems Pack 5$15.99
  • Progress Path 3$15.99
  • Gems Pack 6$31.99
8 purchases

Whirlwind Evolution

One-time8
  • Diamond Pack 1$1.99
  • Diamond Pack 2$4.99
  • No Ads Lite$4.99
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  • Diamond Pack 3$9.99
  • No Ads Plus$9.99
  • Diamond Pack 4$19.99
  • Diamond Pack 5$49.99
  • Diamond Pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Captain TNT free?
Captain TNT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whirlwind Evolution free?
Whirlwind Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Captain TNT or Whirlwind Evolution?
Whirlwind Evolution is rated higher. Captain TNT averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Whirlwind Evolution averages 4.8 from 5.9K ratings.
Do Captain TNT or Whirlwind Evolution have ads?
Both Captain TNT and Whirlwind Evolution show ads.
Which is updated more often, Captain TNT or Whirlwind Evolution?
Captain TNT ships an update every 2 months, and Whirlwind Evolution every 11 months. Most recently, Captain TNT was updated on September 30, 2026 and Whirlwind Evolution on September 28, 2026.

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