Comparison

Hello Tower vs Transport INC

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

Head to head
About

Hello Tower

Experience realistic airport ground control with this simulation app. Manage aircraft movements, issue clearances, and handle emergencies across over 40 diverse airports. Progress from simple single-runway operations to complex hub airports.

Highlights
  • Airport ground maneuvering simulation
  • Over 40 different airports
  • Simplified and real-size airport versions
  • Pushback, taxi, and take-off clearances
  • Emergency handling
  • Level-based progression
Features
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Airport ground maneuvering simulation of more than 40 different airports including  London Heathrow LHR, Philadelphia PHL, Miami Intl. MIA, Singapore, New York JFK, Las Vegas LAS, São Paulo GRU, Montreal YUL, Boston BOS, and many more.  Different versions of airports included: - Play the simplified version, where the airport is scaled down to an easy playable experience. - Play the real thing. Here the whole airport is in real size displayed, where all your skills are required. Features - Give pushback, taxi, holding and take-off clearances.  - Handle emergencies and try to release all flights on time in order to release the next level. From an easy single-runway operation at the beginning to demanding hub airports with multiple active runways where all your skills are required.

About

Transport INC

Build and manage a global transportation empire. Compete with rivals, adapt to economic changes, and choose your path to profit. Expand your fleet, upgrade vehicles, and conquer cities.

Highlights
  • Manage a fleet of over 27 vehicle types
  • Compete on real-world maps
  • Adapt to economic events
  • Engage in story mode or free play
  • Upgrade and modernize vehicles
  • Hire managers and adjust salaries
Features
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Transport INC. is a game about management, competition, economy, and above all logistics. Use your skills to bring your transportation company to the top. Connect capitals around the world. Watch and adapt to economic situations. If something isn’t going according to plan, quickly make the necessary changes. Play fair or play dirty by sabotaging the other companies. In Transport INC. the path you choose to earn profits is yours to make. VEHICLES Choose from many different types of vehicles spanning from trucks and buses to trains and airplanes. Purchase the vehicles that bring the biggest revenue and get ahead of the competition. Make sure your passengers have the comfort and speed they demand by upgrading your units. Charge them extra for the luxury or keep your ticket prices low and competitive. STORY Follow the arduous journey of a good-hearted father and ambitious son as they strive to align their clashing personalities as they start their new company. Will they be able to overcome their differences and build a thriving business together, or will they fight at every turn and fail? FREE PLAY Select one of many starting countries as your starting point, set your victory conditions, vehicle types, and more. Enjoy the journey alone or compete with several opponents. Play a completely custom game. GLOBAL RACE Transport passengers all around the world earning profit in cities to capture them. Expand and transport as fast as you can. The first player to capture the target number of cities wins. KEY FEATURES · Manage your fleet and choose from more than 27 vehicle types in 3 categories · Rule the roads on real-world maps · Watch out for unexpected events and take advantage of opportunities · Play by yourself or against opponents · Challenge yourself with 4 different difficulty options · Upgrade and modernize each of your vehicles to get ahead of your competition · Rent offices and hire managers to take care of your vehicles for you · Adjust salaries and keep workers happy to avoid strikes · Save up, or take out a loan to jump ahead · Purchase licenses for new vehicle types and territories to expand your business

Screenshots

Hello Tower4 screens
Transport INC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hello Tower at 71% against Transport INC's 14%. Hello Tower also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Transport INC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On ratings volume, ads 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

Hello Tower costs $2.99 and Transport INC $4.99 up front. Hello Tower sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Transport INC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Transport INC holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 24 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Hello Tower's written reviews are positive against 14% of Transport INC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hello Tower ships an update every 9 days, Transport INC every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hello Tower versus Transport INC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHello TowerTransport INC
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.4 (66 ratings)4.6 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.7% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings66 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size412 MB430 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSascha TrachselGames Operators S.A.

Customer experience

Hello Tower

All ratings65 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral14.6%
Negative14.6%

Transport INC

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral28.6%
Negative57.1%

Bugs and requests

Hello Tower

Reported bugs

37 issues
  • Flight freezing on runway holding and turns
  • Aircraft getting stuck and blocking routes
  • 30-second departure timer disappearing
  • Aircraft crashing with held aircraft on taxiway
  • Levels not unlocking
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  • Game freezes/crashes, especially at Heathrow
  • Separation logic errors
  • Aircraft not selectable
  • Game hangs/freezes after updates
  • New UI is confusing and unreadable
  • Sounds missing after update
  • Focus on aircraft and readability worsened
  • Aircraft symbols obscured by labels
  • Tapping messages only selects aircraft once
  • Parking spots shown as available when occupied
  • Planes crossing paths and getting stuck
  • Aircraft becoming 'ghosts' blocking routes
  • Runway timer resets to zero before 30 seconds
  • Departure separation timer sometimes fails to appear
  • Recent updates have made the game fiddly and difficult
  • UI is worse after recent updates
  • Levels changed after recent updates
  • Game becomes unplayable after updates
  • Aircraft roll with extreme speed
  • UI for iPhones is terrible
  • Previous version was better
  • Custom game mode is buggy
  • Some airport orientations are off
  • Ground radars not oriented to true north
  • Cannot make aircraft move
  • Cannot park landed aircraft
  • Game ends with blocked runway when it's not
  • Impossible timings leading to penalties
  • Aircraft launching in both directions on the same runway simultaneously
  • Departure slot timer bug
  • Aircraft on final approach not being able to be directed away
  • Aircraft on runway preventing others from crossing

Requested features

23 requests
  • Add more airports (US, European, Asian, Indian cities)
  • Add an endless/sandbox mode
  • Add AI voice recognition and ATC dialogues
  • Implement a tutorial or walk-through
  • Add a 'continue game' or save progress option
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  • Add more realistic separation rules and traffic patterns
  • Improve UI and controls (smaller buttons, better organization)
  • Add option to designate departure/arrival runways
  • Add rejected takeoffs, emergency vehicles, emergency inbounds
  • Add ability to call a go-around
  • Allow custom stop points
  • Add more sounds for aircraft
  • Add a smaller tutorial airport
  • Add day/night environment switching
  • Add towing/pushback option for stuck aircraft
  • Add Chinese language support
  • Add more content/levels, possibly a sequel
  • Improve graphics and aircraft dynamics
  • Add music and better menu
  • Add indication when flights actually depart
  • Add beacon lights to taxiway hotspots
  • Add more realistic taxi speeds and turnaround times
  • Add runway vacation instructions

Transport INC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Hello Tower

One-time4
  • Hello Tower Test$0.99
  • Airport Pack$0.99
  • Sandbox test2 variants$0.99
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  • Airport Pack$1.99
None

Transport INC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hello Tower free?
Hello Tower costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Transport INC free?
Transport INC costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hello Tower or Transport INC?
Transport INC is rated higher. Hello Tower averages 4.4 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Transport INC averages 4.6 from 24 ratings.
Do Hello Tower or Transport INC have ads?
Neither Hello Tower nor Transport INC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hello Tower or Transport INC?
Hello Tower ships an update every 9 days, and Transport INC every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hello Tower was updated on October 30, 2026 and Transport INC on October 30, 2026.

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