# Toobz vs Takeover

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Toobz | Takeover |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toobz/id295462558/reviews) | **[4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeover/id299967205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **135** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Haslup](https://appshunter.io/developer/295462561) | [404 Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/299967208) |

## What reviewers say

### Toobz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toobz/id295462558)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Paid · Puzzle, #189 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Long-time player
- 👍 Sooooooo goood
- 👍 Brilliant game
- 👍 Addictive
- 👍 Awesome, entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Disappointing
- 🐛 Bug - cheating with score
- 🐛 Bug-ridden
- 🐛 Crashes since the last update
- 🐛 Dislike the new update

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add a no timer feature
- Add more levels
- Add different challenges
- Add an option to backup scores
- Add an online leaderboard


### Takeover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeover/id299967205)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Diamond Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*