Hello Tower vs Bauhaus Blocks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Bauhaus Blocks
This game offers a fresh take on classic falling-block puzzles with a Bauhaus design aesthetic. Enjoy bold geometry, primary colors, and responsive controls for a relaxing yet challenging experience. Play offline and compose modern art with every move.
- Classic falling-block gameplay
- Bauhaus-inspired geometric design
- Two visual modes (Solid, Cutout)
- Responsive native touch controls
- Offline play
- Light and dark themes
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Bauhaus Blocks reimagines the classic falling-block puzzle through the lens of Bauhaus design. Inspired by the movement’s bold geometry, primary colors, and belief that art and function belong together, every game becomes a modern composition. Clean lines, responsive native controls, subtle haptics, and two distinct visual styles create a relaxing yet challenging experience for players who appreciate thoughtful design. Features • Classic falling-block gameplay • Two visual modes: Solid and Cutout • Bauhaus-inspired geometric design • Responsive native touch controls • Light and dark themes • Offline play • Score, level, lines, best score, and next-piece preview • No ads • No in-app purchases • No data collection • Designed for iPhone and iPad Whether you’re chasing high scores or simply enjoying geometric composition in motion, Bauhaus Blocks offers a fresh interpretation of a timeless puzzle. Designed and created by artist Diana de Avila. Artwork: “A Modern Interpretation” by Diana de Avila Learn more at www.dianadeavila.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bauhaus Blocks at Free against Hello Tower's $2.99. Bauhaus Blocks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Hello Tower's advantage is ratings volume (65 vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On 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
Bauhaus Blocks is free to download; Hello Tower costs $2.99 up front. Hello Tower sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Bauhaus Blocks asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bauhaus Blocks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hello Tower has 65 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Hello Tower ships an update every 9 days, Bauhaus Blocks monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hello Tower | Bauhaus Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (65 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 65 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 412 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sascha Trachsel | Diana de Avila |
Customer experience
Hello Tower
Bauhaus Blocks
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
Bauhaus Blocks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hello Tower
- Hello Tower Test$0.99
- Airport Pack$0.99
- Sandbox test2 variants$0.99
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- Airport Pack$1.99
Bauhaus Blocks
No in-app purchases
Questions
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