# Tiny Tower vs Decision Pigeons

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tiny Tower at free with in-app purchases against Decision Pigeons's subscription. Tiny Tower also leads on ratings volume (55K vs 18) and chart position (#66 vs unranked). Decision Pigeons's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Tower sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Decision Pigeons sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 Decision Pigeons. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Tower has 55K ratings behind it against 18, 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 78% of Decision Pigeons's.

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, Decision Pigeons every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Tower | Decision Pigeons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-tower-tap-idle-evolution/id422667065/reviews)** | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decision-pigeons/id1666055031/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 482 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) | [Unsubscribe LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666055033) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Tower

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

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Grossing · Family, #154 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


### Decision Pigeons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decision-pigeons/id1666055031)

This app helps you avoid making difficult decisions by letting virtual pigeons make the choice for you. Simply summon the pigeons to decide on anything from meal choices to life-altering dilemmas. It's a fun way to deflect responsibility and reduce stress.

**Highlights:** Decision deflection, Virtual pigeon chooser, Resolves dilemmas, Reduces stress, Fun and casual gameplay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Never Ending | $1.99 | per month |
| In-app purchase Bag of seed | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Tower free?

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

### Is Decision Pigeons free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Tower or Decision Pigeons?

Tiny Tower is rated higher. Tiny Tower averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Decision Pigeons averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.

### Do Tiny Tower or Decision Pigeons have ads?

Tiny Tower shows ads; Decision Pigeons does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Tower or Decision Pigeons?

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, and Decision Pigeons every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Tower was updated on November 14, 2026 and Decision Pigeons on November 3, 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.*