# Tiny Tower vs Spaceteam

The clearest difference is ads: Spaceteam at none against Tiny Tower's shown. Spaceteam also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Tiny Tower's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (55K vs 3K). On price, review sentiment, 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 Spaceteam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Tower holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Tower has 55K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 84% positive.

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, Spaceteam every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Tower | Spaceteam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-tower-tap-idle-evolution/id422667065/reviews)** | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceteam/id570510529/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 84.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | #192 |
| Size | 482 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | +12 | 9+ |
| Developer | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) | [Henry Smith Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570510532) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Tower

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

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Family, #95 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


### Spaceteam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceteam/id570510529)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

A chaotic cooperative party game where players shout technobabble at each other to manage a ship's controls before it explodes. Success requires intense teamwork and quick communication as instructions are sent to teammates, not yourself.

**Highlights:** Cooperative gameplay, Shouting technobabble, Time-sensitive instructions, Team coordination, Random control panels, Ship management

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Upgrades | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great party game
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Works for all ages
- 👍 Good for team building
- 👍 Hilarious and chaotic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Wormhole feature not working
- 🔋 Can be stressful/tiring

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Frequent crashes and disconnects
- Wormhole feature not registering properly

**Requested features**

- Add single player mode
- Improve Bluetooth/internet connectivity
- Add more language options
- Provide individual player stats
- Add pause/save functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Tower free?

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

### Is Spaceteam free?

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

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

Tiny Tower is rated higher. Tiny Tower averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Spaceteam averages 4.5 from 3K ratings.

### Do Tiny Tower or Spaceteam have ads?

Tiny Tower shows ads; Spaceteam does not.

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

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spaceteam every 4 months. Most recently, Tiny Tower was updated on October 14, 2026 and Spaceteam on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tiny Tower or Spaceteam?

Tiny Tower currently peaks at #63 in the App Store charts, and Spaceteam at #192. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*