# Tiny Tower vs Bubble Pig

The clearest difference is price: Tiny Tower at Free against Bubble Pig's $0.99. Tiny Tower also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (55K vs 83). Bubble Pig's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Tiny Tower is free to download; Bubble Pig costs $0.99 up front. Tiny Tower sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Bubble Pig asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tiny Tower against 4.9 for Bubble Pig. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Tower has 55K ratings behind it against 83, 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 95% of Bubble Pig's.

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubble Pig every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Tower | Bubble Pig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-tower-tap-idle-evolution/id422667065/reviews) | **[4.9 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pig/id519681118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | **95.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 482 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Tower

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

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Grossing · Family, #124 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


### Bubble Pig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-pig/id519681118)

Guide Bubble Pig through a fairy-tale world threatened by sneaky foxes. Light up the environment to keep the foxes at bay and collect food and bonus items across 60 engaging levels. Enjoy classic platforming fun with simple controls and unlock numerous achievements.

**Highlights:** 60 levels with secrets and bonuses, Classic platformer gameplay, Simple controls, Unlockable achievements, Secret areas to discover, 3-star ranking system for replayability

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and charming graphics
- 🕹️ Simple yet challenging controls
- 💎 Great value for the price
- 🔁 High replayability with secrets and optimizations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🦊 Frustrating fox enemy encounters
- 🧠 Some levels can be very difficult
- 💰 Paid app, not free
- 🔁 Lack of new levels after completion

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional screen freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent jump height and controls

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Difficulty options or level skipping
- Additional game modes or challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Tower free?

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

### Is Bubble Pig free?

Bubble Pig costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Tower or Bubble Pig?

Bubble Pig is rated higher. Tiny Tower averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Bubble Pig averages 4.9 from 83 ratings.

### Do Tiny Tower or Bubble Pig have ads?

Tiny Tower shows ads; Bubble Pig does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Tower or Bubble Pig?

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubble Pig every 14 months. Most recently, Tiny Tower was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bubble Pig on October 24, 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.*