# Captain TNT vs Emberwick

The clearest difference is ads: Emberwick at none against Captain TNT's shown. Emberwick also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Captain TNT's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Captain TNT sells 26 one-off in-app purchases and Emberwick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Emberwick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Captain TNT has 13K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Captain TNT ships an update every 2 months, Emberwick fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Captain TNT | Emberwick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-tnt/id1552736327/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emberwick-relaxing-arcade/id6796141772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 32.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 283 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Tom Van De Putte](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792502893) |

## 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


### Emberwick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emberwick-relaxing-arcade/id6796141772)

Guide a glowing ember down a dark canal to light paper lanterns. Master wind mechanics for precise throws and aim for high scores. Enjoy a daily challenge and unlock new scenic locations with a single purchase.

**Highlights:** One-tap ember flicking, Wind-based physics for throws, Daily challenges with leaderboards, Unlockable scenic locations, Offline play, No ads or in-app purchases

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Maps | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Captain TNT free?

Captain TNT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Emberwick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Captain TNT or Emberwick?

Emberwick is rated higher. Captain TNT averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Emberwick averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Captain TNT or Emberwick have ads?

Captain TNT shows ads; Emberwick does not.

### Which is updated more often, Captain TNT or Emberwick?

Captain TNT ships an update every 2 months, and Emberwick fortnightly. Most recently, Captain TNT was updated on November 2, 2026 and Emberwick on October 15, 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.*