Comparison

Mob Control vs The Ladder

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

Head to head
About

Mob Control

Lead a growing mob to victory in this competitive and relaxing game. Aim, shoot, and deploy champions to conquer enemy bases and climb the leagues. Unlock and upgrade cards, protect your base, and enjoy various game modes with fresh content monthly.

Highlights
  • Create and grow massive mobs
  • Unlock and upgrade cannons, mobs, and champions
  • Aim and shoot at multiplying gates
  • Deploy champions to attack enemy bases
  • Protect your base with shields
  • Raid enemy bases for coins and bricks
  • Monthly Season Pass with new content
Features
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Lead, Multiply, and Conquer! Mob Control delivers thrilling tower defense action where you grow your mob, deploy powerful Champions, and crush enemy bases. Unlock collectible cards, conquer exciting modes, and climb the Champions League. Rise to tower defense supremacy! Unleash Your Inner Commander in Mob Control: The Ultimate Tower Defense Clash! Defend, Conquer, and Rise to Victory in this Epic Tower Defense Showdown! Ready to become the ultimate tower defense champion? Test your skills, wit, and tactical prowess! ODDLY SATISFYING GAMEPLAY: CREATE, GROW, AND LEAD! - Experience the strangely satisfying thrill of watching your mob multiply as you aim and shoot at the gates. Witness your army grow to massive proportions! - Strategically deploy your mighty Champions to break through enemy mobs and reach their bases. Choose the best combo for victory! - Explore intriguing level elements like speed boosts, multipliers, moving gates, and more. BECOME AN IMMORTAL PLAYER: RISE THROUGH THE RANKS! Earn Championship Stars by winning battles, fortifying your bases, and dominating tournaments. Climb the prestigious Champions League using your Championship Stars and join the elite few who have conquered this tower defense realm. FORTIFY YOUR BASE: SHIELD YOUR DOMINION! Secure your base from enemy raids by winning battles and earning valuable shields. Protect your resources and maintain your tower defense dominance. UNLOCK AND UPGRADE CARDS: COLLECT, EVOLVE, AND DOMINATE! Win battles to unlock booster packs of varying rarities and enhance your card collection. Unlock all the Cannons, Mobs and Champions in the armory and discover their amazing evolutions as you level them up. DIVERSE GAME MODES: CHALLENGE AND CONQUER! - Base Invasion: Raid enemy strongholds, pilfer coins, and claim bricks from rival players. - Revenge and Counter-Attack: Turn the tables on attackers and seek retribution against those who challenge your might. - Boss Levels: Test your mettle in unique level layouts, earning extra bonuses as you conquer the toughest adversaries. SEASON PASS: A CONSTANT STREAM OF FRESH CONTENT! Dive into ever-evolving content with our monthly Season Pass. Complete quests, advance tiers, and unlock new heroes, Cannons and skins. ALWAYS IMPROVING: JOIN THE EVOLUTION! Our dedicated team delivers fresh mechanics and content every month. Share your ideas via Settings > Discord and contribute to the evolution of Mob Control. A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE: YOUR CHOICE TO PLAY AD-FREE! Mob Control is free to download and utilizes ads to support ongoing development. Opt for the Premium Pass or a permanent no-ads package to enjoy uninterrupted tower defense action. Skip'Its speed up your progress and give you extra rewards without watching ads. Join the tower defense clash! Rally your army, collect powerful cards, and become the champion you were born to be. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - This app may offer monthly subscriptions. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can cancel your subscription at any time, but you will not get a refund for any remaining period of a subscription. Support: Your Satisfaction Matters! Connect with us in-game via Settings > Help and Support whenever you need assistance. Your privacy is crucial to us. Review our comprehensive privacy policy at https://www.voodoo.io/privacy TERMS OF SERVICE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

The Ladder

Features
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The Ladder is a daily puzzle game. You get two topics — a start and an end — and your goal is to build a chain between them in as few steps as possible. Spin the Dial Each step presents a dial of topics connected to your current position. Scroll to browse, search to narrow down, and lock in your choice. Every selection opens new possibilities and becomes your next starting point. Think Laterally There's no single correct answer. The shortest path is rarely the most obvious one. Picking a broad topic often gets you closer than the obvious choice. Fewer Steps, Better Score Your score is the number of steps in your chain. Can you find a shorter path? Play Again Not satisfied with your chain? Replay today's puzzle to try for fewer steps. Share your best result. Share Your Path Generate a spoiler-free result card showing your start, end, and step count — then challenge friends to beat it. - New puzzle every day - Past puzzles available in History - Replay to beat your best score - Streak tracking - Spoiler-free shareable result cards - No account required - Full VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support

Screenshots

Mob Control4 screens
The Ladder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Ladder at none against Mob Control's shown. Mob Control's advantage is chart position (#8 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Mob Control sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and The Ladder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Mob Control versus The Ladder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMob ControlThe Ladder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (472K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings472K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB4 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperVoodooBussière Organizational

Bugs and requests

Mob Control

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes during battles
  • Rewards not properly credited after battles
  • Purchased items/upgrades disappearing

Requested features

4 requests
  • More varied and challenging level designs
  • Ability to choose and upgrade preferred cannons
  • Real-time PvP multiplayer mode
  • Reduce frequency and intrusiveness of ads

The Ladder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Mob Control

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Club$5.991 Month
One-time14
  • Save the loots$0.99
  • Medium Card Pack Bundle$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99
Show 11 more
  • Medium Pack of Skip Tickets$2.99
  • Endless Loot$2.99
  • Premium Pass - ELITE$4.99
  • Endless Loot$4.99
  • Premium Gifts$4.99
  • Large Pack of Skip Tickets$6.99
  • Season Pass!$6.99
  • Triple Cannon Premium$9.99
  • Extra Large Card Pack Bundle$14.99
  • Skip Tickets Overload$29.99
  • Coins Overload$39.99
1 purchases

The Ladder

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$0.99

Questions

Is Mob Control free?
Mob Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Ladder free?
The Ladder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mob Control or The Ladder have ads?
Mob Control shows ads; The Ladder does not.
Which is updated more often, Mob Control or The Ladder?
Mob Control ships an update every 3 days, and The Ladder every 3 days. Most recently, Mob Control was updated on October 21, 2026 and The Ladder on October 18, 2026.

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