Comparison

Toobz vs Takeover

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

Head to head
About

Toobz

A fast-paced puzzle game where players build pipe networks to guide water flow. Success requires quick thinking, strategic placement, and a bit of luck to avoid spills and advance through increasingly challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Build pipe networks
  • Guide water flow
  • Timed gameplay
  • Three game modes
  • Big Board option
  • Multiple color themes
Features
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Toobz is a challenging, fast-paced game that brings together quick reactions, planning, and a little bit of luck. Your goal is to create a system of "Toobz" (pipes) beginning at a randomly-placed starting point. Your Toobz network must allow water to flow without any spilling. As you advance through levels, you'll have less and less time to place the pieces before the water starts automatically. You can start the water at any time, allowing you to quickly advance to the next level and earn extra points. If you spill any water, though, your game is over and you'll have to try again. Toobz features three game modes: "Classic Toobz" in which only one upcoming piece is displayed, "Show Toobz" game in which the next four pieces are displayed, and the new "Puzzle" game that starts you out with a full board. Along with each game mode is a "Big Board" option which increases the size of the playing area by more than 2x! Multiple color themes are available, including a setting to match your system Dark Mode preference.

About

Takeover

A rebuilt strategy classic offering 600 adventure levels and offline multiplayer. Conquer territories, unlock tokens, and master tactics with modern visuals and smooth gameplay. Play anywhere, even without internet.

Highlights
  • 600 adventure levels
  • Offline multiplayer (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Direct)
  • Local pass-and-play mode
  • Modern visuals and animations
  • Strategic territory control gameplay
  • No internet required for multiplayer
Features
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NEW FOR 2025: Takeover – Completely Rebuilt Strategy Classic Experience the legendary strategy game like never before. Takeover has been rebuilt from the ground up with 600 all-new adventure levels, offline multiplayer, and stunning modern visuals. GAME MODES • Solo Adventure: 600 levels across 10 unique worlds • Nearby Multiplayer: Play offline with Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Direct • Local Game: Pass-and-play on one device • Multiple AI difficulty levels and board sizes ADVENTURE MODE Face off against cunning AI opponents as you conquer 600 increasingly challenging levels. Unlock animated tokens, master strategic patterns, and prove your tactical skills against The Gambler, The Brawler, and The Guardian. NO INTERNET REQUIRED Play multiplayer games anywhere – on flights, road trips, or off the grid. Nearby multiplayer uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct to connect with friends without needing cellular data or Wi-Fi networks. MODERN DESIGN Rebuilt with stunning visuals, smooth 60fps gameplay, and beautiful animations. Optimized for iPhone and iPad with full dark mode support. STRATEGIC DEPTH Easy to learn, endlessly rewarding. Claim squares to expand your territory and outmaneuver opponents. Every match offers fresh tactical challenges – no two games play the same. The strategy classic returns. Download now and start your takeover today! Mac and Apple TV versions coming soon.

Screenshots

Toobz4 screens
Takeover4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Takeover at 100% against Toobz's 46%. Takeover also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.4 vs 3.8). Toobz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (135 vs 11). On ads and iOS requirement 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

Takeover is free to download; Toobz costs $0.99 up front. Takeover sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Toobz asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Takeover holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toobz has 135 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Toobz's written reviews are positive against 100% of Takeover's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Toobz ships an update every 2 months, Takeover every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Toobz versus Takeover: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToobzTakeover
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (135 ratings)4.4 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings135 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#165 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJason Haslup404 Software

Customer experience

Toobz

All ratings135 ratings
Positive68.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative20.7%
Written reviews182 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral10.4%
Negative43.4%

Takeover

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Toobz

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scoring issue where points are doubled
  • Game crashes on new game after update
  • Timer doesn't stop when receiving a call
  • Scoreboard and settings don't save

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add a no timer feature
  • Add more levels
  • Add different challenges
  • Add an option to backup scores
  • Add an online leaderboard
Show 2 more
  • Add a help section to explain icons
  • Bring back the old version/features

Takeover

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Toobz

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Takeover

One-time3
  • 100 Diamonds$0.99
  • 250 Diamonds$1.99
  • Large Diamond Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Toobz free?
Toobz costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Takeover free?
Takeover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Toobz or Takeover?
Takeover is rated higher. Toobz averages 3.8 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Takeover averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.
Do Toobz or Takeover have ads?
Neither Toobz nor Takeover shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Toobz or Takeover?
Toobz ships an update every 2 months, and Takeover every 3 days. Most recently, Toobz was updated on October 29, 2026 and Takeover on October 29, 2026.

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