# Tiny Tower vs PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator at 4.9 against Tiny Tower's 4.7. PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator also leads on ratings volume (225K vs 55K). Tiny Tower's advantage is chart position (#59 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Tower sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55K and 225K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 85% positive.

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Tower | PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-tower-tap-idle-evolution/id422667065/reviews) | **[4.9 (225K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pewdiepies-tuber-simulator/id1093190533/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55K | **225K** |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | 84.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 482 MB | 798 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 9+ |
| Developer | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) | [Outerminds Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/921017187) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-tower-tap-idle-evolution/id422667065)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · Family, #134 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Build and manage your own pixel-art skyscraper, inviting unique residents and assigning them jobs to grow your tower's economy. Interact with friends, trade residents, and explore their creations in this charming idle simulation game.

**Highlights:** Build unique skyscraper floors, Invite and manage charming bitizens, Assign jobs to bitizens, Collect earnings and reinvest, Upgrade the elevator, Connect and trade with friends, Explore BitBook social network

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chain Offer Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 10 Tower Bux | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Bux Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Contents | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack of 100 Tower Bux | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bux Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dice Roll - Tier 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Giant Bux Pack (50% OFF!) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 500 Tower Bux | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP Package (50% OFF!) | $19.99 | one-time |
| pack of 1,000 Tower Bux | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Timeless game
- ⭐ Addictive and fun
- ⭐ Customizable and personalized
- ⭐ Doesn't require internet or ads
- ⭐ Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow progression and high costs
- 📺 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🤖 Cluttered and confusing UI
- 🔍 Lack of social features and interaction

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress and tower data
- Ads not rewarding the promised bux
- Issues with restoring old towers

**Requested features**

- More customization options for bitizens and floors
- Ability to move bitizens between floors
- Increased chances of winning golden tickets
- More mini-games and interactive elements
- Better social features to connect with friends


### PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pewdiepies-tuber-simulator/id1093190533)

Create your own internet star by making viral videos, designing rooms, and crafting memes. Compete to become the top YouTuber and unlock new items and perks as you grow your channel. Enjoy fun minigames and connect with a vibrant online community.

**Highlights:** Create viral videos, Design trendy rooms, Craft memes, Play minigames, Grow your channel, Customize your Tuber

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 100 Bux | $1.19 | one-time |
| Special Offer 1 | $3.59 | one-time |
| 550 Bux | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| One Time Offer 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Bux | $11.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 4 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Bux | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 💡 Customizable rooms
- 👍 Generous with free currency
- 👍 Optional ads for rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Account recovery issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending

**Reported bugs**

- Sponsor eagle rewards not working
- Craniac mini-game not functioning properly
- Landscape mode causing display issues
- Saved data not syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to move and interact with character
- Expand room customization options
- Improve video creation and editing features
- Implement more ways to earn premium currency
- Add chat/communication features for networks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Tower free?

Tiny Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator free?

PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Tower or PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator?

PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator is rated higher. Tiny Tower averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator averages 4.9 from 225K ratings.

### Do Tiny Tower or PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator have ads?

Both Tiny Tower and PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Tower or PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator?

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, and PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator fortnightly. Most recently, Tiny Tower was updated on October 18, 2026 and PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator on October 18, 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.*