# Tiny Tower vs Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner

Tiny Tower and Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Tiny Tower's written reviews are positive against 71% of Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner's. Tiny Tower also leads on chart position (#85 vs unranked) and ratings volume (55K vs 9.3K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Tower sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner sells 10 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 Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Tower has 55K ratings behind it against 9.3K, 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 71% of Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Tower | Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-tower-tap-idle-evolution/id422667065/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-inc-tycoon-idle-miner/id1582514877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 9.3K |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 482 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 9+ |
| Developer | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) | [Treetop Crew Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/851770891) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Tower

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

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Grossing · Family, #138 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-inc-tycoon-idle-miner/id1582514877)

Build a galactic business empire from a small mining company. Idle your way to riches, hire workers, and expand across planets. Dig for treasures and automate your profits to become the universe's wealthiest tycoon.

**Highlights:** Build a multi-galactic mega conglomerate, Idle and earn money while sleeping, Hire millions of workers, Dig for gold, diamonds, and artifacts, Automate clicker processes with autominers, Expand business to outer space and other planets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Hat (150 diamonds) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Epic Fire Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Case (420 diamonds) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Fire Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Safe (900 diamonds) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $17.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Stash (2500 diamonds) | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No forced ads
- 👍 Optional rewarded ads
- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Smooth progression without pay-to-win
- 👍 Great graphics and art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezing or crashing issues
- 🐛 Progression slowing down significantly at higher levels
- 💰 Expensive ad removal purchase
- 🔄 Unable to revisit previous planets/galaxies

**Reported bugs**

- Contracts not appearing for some players
- Frequent frame rate drops on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add a 'Buy All' or 'Max All' upgrade button
- Introduce more mini-games or events
- Allow players to revisit previous planets/galaxies
- Add an option to turn off the lightning effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Tower free?

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

### Is Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner free?

Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Tower or Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner?

Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner is rated higher. Tiny Tower averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner averages 4.8 from 9.3K ratings.

### Do Tiny Tower or Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner have ads?

Both Tiny Tower and Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Tower or Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner?

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, and Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Tower was updated on November 10, 2026 and Earth Inc. Tycoon Idle Miner on November 10, 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.*