# Tiny Tower vs Kerflux

The clearest difference is ads: Kerflux at none against Tiny Tower's shown. Kerflux also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (96% vs 85%). Tiny Tower's advantage is ratings volume (55K vs 323) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Tower sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Kerflux sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tiny Tower against 4.8 for Kerflux. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Tower has 55K ratings behind it against 323, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Tiny Tower's written reviews are positive against 96% of Kerflux's.

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, Kerflux weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Tower | Kerflux |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-tower-tap-idle-evolution/id422667065/reviews) | **[4.8 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kerflux/id1127933116/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 323 |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | **96.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | — |
| Size | 482 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) | [Punk Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1011541202) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Tower

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

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Family, #113 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


### Kerflux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kerflux/id1127933116)

Engage your mind with a unique wave-based puzzle game. Slide and match intricate wave formations in a minimalist design. Enjoy retro music and unlock achievements as you progress through increasingly challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Original wave puzzle mechanics, Increasingly challenging levels, Retro style music, Achievements, Pay what you want pricing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Supporter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver Supporter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Supporter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Supporter | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple to understand
- 👍 Visual challenge
- 👍 Awesome game with no ads
- 👍 Great puzzle experience
- 👍 Beautiful shapes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty plateaus, endgame repetitive
- 🐛 Audio cues could be improved
- 🐛 Autoassist sensitivity can be too high

**Reported bugs**

- Music not working for some users

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose number of waves
- Add more than 4 waves for increased challenge
- Implement customizable autoassist sensitivity
- Add level select/replay option
- Introduce new mechanics at higher levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Tower free?

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

### Is Kerflux free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Tower or Kerflux?

Kerflux is rated higher. Tiny Tower averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Kerflux averages 4.8 from 323 ratings.

### Do Tiny Tower or Kerflux have ads?

Tiny Tower shows ads; Kerflux does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Tower or Kerflux?

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kerflux weekly. Most recently, Tiny Tower was updated on October 16, 2026 and Kerflux on October 8, 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.*