Comparison

Beyond Ynth vs Meow Tower

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

Head to head
About

Beyond Ynth

Embark on an epic adventure as a small bug on a journey to restore light. Traverse diverse and dangerous environments, solve intricate puzzles by manipulating labyrinth boxes, and collect light-giving gems to defeat dark spiders. Features include a rewind option, solution videos, and over 80 levels.

Highlights
  • iPhone 5 display support
  • Rewind Feature
  • Solution Videos
  • 80 levels with variety
  • 15 hours of gameplay
  • Original music and voice acting
  • High-score lists and achievements
Features
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7th IMGA "GRAND PRIX" WINNER! also available for iPad and Mac OSX Embark on an epic adventure that will take you beyond anything you have ever experienced before! - iPhone 5 display support - Never-before-seen gameplay - 1 year in the making This is the story of Kribl, a little bug on a big journey to bring light back to the Kingdom of Kriblonia. Help him to successfully traverse unexplored terrifying territories and find all the light-giving Dazzly Diamonds that were stolen by the Four Dark Spiders of the Apocalypse! Gameplay: Move, turn and traverse labyrinth boxes which help you to safely reach the other end of each level. Beware of traps and deadly dangers! During your journey you'll face dry dusty deserts, virulent volcano valleys, dank dark foggy forests and icy mountain peaks with treacherous slippery slopes. Each of these territories brings its own surprises and you'll find yourself pushing boxes, climbing platforms, jumping, sliding, falling - in every imaginable situation. All these actions require visionary thinking as each level contains puzzling structures which need to be turned, moved and navigated in order to get through. Use your wits to escape scorching sunbeams, freezing weather conditions and dangerous lava pits. You have to see this game in motion to truly understand how amazing it is. Follow the link at the end of the description below to see the game in action. ***MEDIA REVIEWS*** SlideToPlay: MUST HAVE 4/4: "Extremely well designed levels"; "..you might lose weeks of productivity" TouchArcade: "The entire game is incredibly unique and each level is cleverly designed from beginning to end." Appadvice: "brilliant artwork that looks great on the retina display and iPad..;"great soundtrack.." AppSpy.com: GREAT 5/5: "Beyond Ynth is a class act that is definitely worth checking out.." Gizmodo: "..the graphics are very nice and the game has a high level of polish" 148apps: "It nails down the details that so many other puzzle games miss."; "awesome theme song (it’s amazing!)" iApps.im: "SUPERB! 5/5! The most innovative puzzle game ever!" FEATURES: ++ iPhone 5 display support. ++ NEW: Rewind Feature! ++ NEW: Solution Videos! ++ 80 levels with huge variety. ++ 15 hours of fun platform puzzling. ++ Original music and songs, recorded in a studio. ++ Voice acting. ++ Storybook with hand-drawn illustrations. ++ High-score lists and achievements. ++ Beautiful graphics and animations. ++ Super-smooth dimensional scrolling. ++ Realistic physics gameplay elements. ++ Tons of fun sound effects. ++ Official successor to the critically-acclaimed "Ynth". If you're still uncertain about the game, please watch the exciting gameplay trailer. Please open up YouTube and search for Beyond Ynth or use this direct link: http://tinyurl.com/beyondynth

About

Meow Tower

Engage in a charming puzzle adventure featuring adorable cats and brain-teasing nonogram challenges. Solve picture cross puzzles to unlock stories, decorate cozy rooms, and collect furniture for your feline friends. Enjoy a relaxing experience playable offline with cloud saves.

Highlights
  • Nonogram puzzles
  • Cute cat characters
  • Room decoration
  • Furniture collection
  • Secret stories
  • Offline play
  • Cloud saves
Features
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Winner of Indie Games Festival! Meow Tower: Nonogram - Your Purrfect Puzzle Adventure! Looking for a cute cat game that combines heartwarming adventures and brainy challenges? "Meow Tower: Nonogram" is your cozy escape into a world of adorable cats, intriguing nonogram puzzles, and delightful room decoration. Perfect for casual puzzle gamers, cat moms and dads, and anyone seeking a relaxing, classic nonogram puzzle experience. Unwind with every puzzle, and dive into a world where number puzzles transform into pictograms and griddlers. Nonogram Puzzles with a Whisker of Challenge Immerse yourself in our captivating picross puzzles, where logic and imagination meet. Each grid is a gateway to a new challenge, from easy picture cross puzzles to mind-bending logic games. Unlock pixel art, dive into secret stories, and enjoy this brain exercise that’s both easy-to-play and satisfyingly challenging. It's a picross game experience like no other! Stray Cats and Secret Stories – A Purrfect Tale In Meow Tower, each stray cat comes with its own tale. Uncover their secret stories, and transform your tower into a purrfect haven. It's more than a cat puzzle game; it's a journey filled with warmth, coziness, and heart-touching narratives. Cat Room Decoration - Unleash Your Inner Designer Your puzzle-solving skills are your ticket to becoming an extraordinary room decorator and furniture collector. From minimalist to colorful designs, unleash your creativity and give your feline friends the dream house they deserve. It's a delightful blend of room decoration, furniture collection, and interior design. Play Offline, Save in the Cloud Enjoy "Meow Tower: Nonogram" anytime, anywhere, with our seamless offline play. Plus, rest easy knowing your progress and cozy cat tower are safely backed up in the cloud. If You Are One of These Gamers, Download "Meow Tower" Now! • Picross and Nonogram Masters looking for a fresh, cat-themed challenge. • Puzzle game experts who enjoy a blend of logic puzzles, brain exercises, and creative design. • Cat Lovers who adore cute animal games and want to raise cats. • Fans of relaxing, cozy atmosphere games akin to Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing. • Creatives and Designers who love decorating, furnishing, and makeover games. • ASMR and Relaxing Game enthusiasts looking for a calming, peaceful, stress-relieving experience with adorable cartoon illustrations. • Casual Gamers who want a break from the daily routine with a warm, easy-to-play game on their tablet. Why Wait? Your Cat Tower Awaits! Meow Tower isn't just a game; it's a warm, peaceful world filled with charming cats and intriguing puzzles. If you're saying, "Cats are cute!" or you can't walk past a stray without a smile, it's time to join our community of cat lovers and puzzle solvers. Want to know more about Meow Tower? Please visit us anytime. • YouTube: youtube.com/c/StudioBoxcat • Twitter: twitter.com/StudioBoxcat • Contact: boxcat.help@gmail.com

Screenshots

Beyond Ynth4 screens
Meow Tower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Meow Tower at Free against Beyond Ynth's $1.99. Meow Tower also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (17K vs 41). Beyond Ynth's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Meow Tower is free to download; Beyond Ynth costs $1.99 up front. Beyond Ynth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Meow Tower sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Beyond Ynth against 4.9 for Meow Tower. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meow Tower has 17K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Beyond Ynth's written reviews are positive against 93% of Meow Tower's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beyond Ynth ships an update every 2 months, Meow Tower every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Beyond Ynth versus Meow Tower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeyond YnthMeow Tower
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (41 ratings) — better4.9 (17K ratings)
Positive reviews95.9% of reviews — better92.5% of reviews
Number of ratings4117K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#31 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB254 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KGHyperBeard Inc.

Customer experience

Beyond Ynth

All ratings40 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1,126 reviews
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.0%

Meow Tower

All ratings17,130 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews1,948 reviews
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.7%

User reviews

Beyond Ynth

From 41 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Cute and charming visuals
  • 🎨 Innovative puzzle mechanics
  • 🔍 Challenging levels
  • 🎥 Helpful video solutions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Paid DLC for new levels
  • 🕹️ Frustrating controls at times

Meow Tower

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💕 Cute and adorable game
  • 👍 Minimal ads and unobtrusive
  • 🎨 Lovely art style and visuals
  • 🧩 Fun and engaging nonogram puzzles
  • 🐱 Charming cat characters with personalities

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
  • 📚 Limited content and levels
  • 🖌️ Accidental mistakes due to small screen
  • ⏳ Pencil system limits playtime

Bugs and requests

Beyond Ynth

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • DLC not working for some users
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Ability to save progress and resume later
  • Improved background music

Meow Tower

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes after updates
  • Ads not working properly

Requested features

6 requests
  • More cats and levels
  • Zoom or cursor option for better precision
  • Ability to disable mistake notifications
  • Unlimited play with ad removal purchase
  • Landscape mode for larger screens
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  • More customization options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Beyond Ynth

One-time1
  • DLC Extra Level Pack (16 levels)$0.99
15 purchases

Meow Tower

One-time15
  • 20 Pencils$1.99
  • 24h Unlimited Pencil$2.99
  • 120 Pencil Package$4.99
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  • 50 Pencils$4.99
  • Gold Reserve (Full)$5.99
  • 120 Pencil Package$9.99
  • Remove Banner&Pop-up Ads!$9.99
  • Pirate Key$11.99
  • Holiday Key$11.99
  • Picnic Key$11.99
  • Beach Key$11.99
  • Halloween Key$11.99
  • Taucherschlüssel$12.99
  • Vampire Key$12.99
  • 250 Pencils$19.99

Questions

Is Beyond Ynth free?
Beyond Ynth costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Meow Tower free?
Meow Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Beyond Ynth or Meow Tower?
Beyond Ynth is rated higher. Beyond Ynth averages 5.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Meow Tower averages 4.9 from 17K ratings.
Do Beyond Ynth or Meow Tower have ads?
Meow Tower shows ads; Beyond Ynth does not.
Which is updated more often, Beyond Ynth or Meow Tower?
Beyond Ynth ships an update every 2 months, and Meow Tower every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beyond Ynth was updated on October 29, 2026 and Meow Tower on October 31, 2026.

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