# Tape Thrower vs TV Invasion!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tape Thrower at none against TV Invasion!'s 4. Tape Thrower also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (36K vs 836). TV Invasion!'s advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 59%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Invasion! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Tape Thrower asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tape Thrower holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tape Thrower has 36K ratings behind it against 836, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Tape Thrower's written reviews are positive against 72% of TV Invasion!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tape Thrower ships an update every 9 days, TV Invasion! monthly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tape Thrower | TV Invasion! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-thrower/id1574082485/reviews)** | [4.4 (836 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-invasion/id1615544297/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 836 |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | **71.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 298 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Tape Thrower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-thrower/id1574082485)

Engage in a unique prank-filled adventure where you use duct tape to defeat enemies. Swipe to throw tape, stick targets, and unleash various superpowers to save the day. Prove the versatility of duct tape in this imaginative game.

**Highlights:** Intuitive swipe-to-throw gameplay, Stick enemies to objects, Unlockable duct tape superpowers, Variety of enemy types, Imaginative prank-based scenarios

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 😄 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💯 Best game ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and lagging
- Ads not working properly
- Levels not progressing

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Reduce ads
- Improve performance


### TV Invasion!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-invasion/id1615544297)

Defend yourself from hostile televisions by using your remote control as a weapon. Navigate through levels and overcome the TV threat.

**Highlights:** Remote control combat, Defend against hostile TVs, Level-based progression, Unique TV-themed mechanics, Addictive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skin Hacker | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skin Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skin Pro Player | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Entertaining and engaging
- 💡 Unique TV-based mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in some levels
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Empty levels with nothing to interact with
- Game freezing or crashing on launch
- Inability to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and bosses
- Additional powers and abilities for the remote
- Offline play mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tape Thrower free?

Tape Thrower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TV Invasion! free?

TV Invasion! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tape Thrower or TV Invasion!?

Tape Thrower is rated higher. Tape Thrower averages 4.7 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while TV Invasion! averages 4.4 from 836 ratings.

### Do Tape Thrower or TV Invasion! have ads?

Both Tape Thrower and TV Invasion! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tape Thrower or TV Invasion!?

Tape Thrower ships an update every 9 days, and TV Invasion! monthly. Most recently, Tape Thrower was updated on November 10, 2026 and TV Invasion! on November 10, 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.*