# Tiny Tower vs Plane Evolution!

Tiny Tower and Plane Evolution! both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Tiny Tower's written reviews are positive against 35% of Plane Evolution!'s. Tiny Tower also leads on chart position (#64 vs unranked). Plane Evolution!'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Tower sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Plane Evolution! sells 3 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 4.6 for Plane Evolution!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55K and 26K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Tiny Tower's written reviews are positive against 35% of Plane Evolution!'s.

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, Plane Evolution! every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Tower | Plane Evolution! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-tower-tap-idle-evolution/id422667065/reviews)** | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plane-evolution/id1643502172/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 26K |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 34.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 477 MB | 635 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Tower

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

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Family, #96 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


### Plane Evolution!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plane-evolution/id1643502172)

Engage in a unique gaming experience where you can evolve your aircraft. Watch your plane transform and change shape as you progress through the game. It's a fun and dynamic way to play.

**Highlights:** Evolve your plane, Shape-shifting mechanics, Dynamic transformations, Aircraft evolution gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics and visuals
- 💡 Interesting plane evolution concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads disrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly
- ⚠️ Misleading or deceptive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to progress past level 1
- Upgrade options not working as expected
- Planes not responding correctly to controls

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- More plane and customization options
- Improved progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Tower free?

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

### Is Plane Evolution! free?

Plane Evolution! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Tower or Plane Evolution!?

Tiny Tower is rated higher. Tiny Tower averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Plane Evolution! averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Tiny Tower or Plane Evolution! have ads?

Both Tiny Tower and Plane Evolution! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Tower or Plane Evolution!?

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, and Plane Evolution! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Tower was updated on September 25, 2026 and Plane Evolution! on September 25, 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.*