# Captain TNT vs Whirlwind Evolution

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Captain TNT | Whirlwind Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-tnt/id1552736327/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whirlwind-evolution/id6670462746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 5.9K |
| Positive reviews | 32.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 283 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) |

## What reviewers say

### Captain TNT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-tnt/id1552736327)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (26)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Buildings faking apart before you start
- Game won't load
- Stuck on loading screen
- Weird physics
- Gems not added to gem count

**Requested features**

- More buildings to knock down
- More variety of things to blow up like bridges
- More levels
- Open new continent
- Unlock the other countries


### Whirlwind Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whirlwind-evolution/id6670462746)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Lite | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*