# Tape Thrower vs The Mind Controller

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tape Thrower at none against The Mind Controller's 2. Tape Thrower also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 359) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). The Mind Controller's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 58%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Mind Controller sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Tape Thrower asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tape Thrower holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tape Thrower has 35K ratings behind it against 359, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Tape Thrower's written reviews are positive against 74% of The Mind Controller'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, The Mind Controller every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tape Thrower | The Mind Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-thrower/id1574082485/reviews)** | [4.5 (359 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mind-controller/id1617089395/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 359 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **74.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 298 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| 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


### The Mind Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mind-controller/id1617089395)

Engage in strategic combat by taking direct control of your adversaries. Outmaneuver and dominate your foes using a unique controller interface to manipulate their actions.

**Highlights:** Control enemy minds, Strategic combat, Controller interface, Dominate adversaries

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| All controllers | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Mind control enemies with tech
- 💡 Love controlling enemies
- 👍 Very cool game
- 👍 Nicely done

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Too many ads
- ⚠️ Ads are too much
- ⚠️ Ads are bad
- ⚠️ Can't close ads
- ⚠️ Ads take too long

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 4th button glitches game
- 🐛 4th button doesn't work
- 🐛 Can't press 4th button
- 🐛 Bug with 4th button
- 🐛 4th button causes buttons to glitch

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Make multi-control control all enemies
- Fix bug with 4th button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tape Thrower free?

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

### Is The Mind Controller free?

The Mind Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tape Thrower or The Mind Controller?

Tape Thrower is rated higher. Tape Thrower averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while The Mind Controller averages 4.5 from 359 ratings.

### Do Tape Thrower or The Mind Controller have ads?

Both Tape Thrower and The Mind Controller show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tape Thrower or The Mind Controller?

Tape Thrower ships an update every 9 days, and The Mind Controller every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tape Thrower was updated on September 25, 2026 and The Mind Controller on September 23, 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.*