# Tiny Tower vs Pocket Trucks

Tiny Tower and Pocket Trucks both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Tiny Tower's written reviews are positive against 46% of Pocket Trucks's. Tiny Tower also leads on ratings volume (55K vs 785) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Tower sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Trucks sells 15 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 Pocket Trucks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Tower has 55K ratings behind it against 785, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Tiny Tower's written reviews are positive against 46% of Pocket Trucks's.

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, Pocket Trucks monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Tower | Pocket Trucks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-tower-tap-idle-evolution/id422667065/reviews)** | [4.6 (785 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-trucks-route-evolution/id6449358061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 785 |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 45.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 477 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Tower

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

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · Family, #89 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


### Pocket Trucks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-trucks-route-evolution/id6449358061)

Experience the life of a truck driver in this idle simulator. Choose your truck, build routes, and deliver cargo across the country. Tackle unexpected challenges and customize your ride to become the ultimate truck tycoon.

**Highlights:** Choose and customize trucks, Build and manage delivery routes, Earn coins and expand empire, Face unexpected road challenges, Collect and customize drivers, Cute retro pixel art style

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Bux | $1.99 | one-time |
| Recurring bux | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| More bux | $4.99 | one-time |
| Freight Fiesta Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Urban Access Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| More bux | $9.99 | one-time |
| City Passage Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Roadway Riches Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| More bux | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| City Explorer Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Trucker's Toolbox Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Trucker's Journey Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Engaging progression
- 🎨 Great graphics and style
- 💡 Potential for expansion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔑 Difficulty obtaining keys
- 💰 Excessive monetization
- 🕰️ Slow job refresh times

**Reported bugs**

- Liquid cargo not unloading properly
- Truck parts not working as intended
- Ads not functioning correctly
- Sync/login issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to remove/retire trucks
- More truck and cargo type options
- Offline play compatibility
- Improved UI and navigation
- Global map expansion (Canada, Mexico)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Tower free?

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

### Is Pocket Trucks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Tower or Pocket Trucks?

Tiny Tower is rated higher. Tiny Tower averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Pocket Trucks averages 4.6 from 785 ratings.

### Do Tiny Tower or Pocket Trucks have ads?

Both Tiny Tower and Pocket Trucks show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Tower or Pocket Trucks?

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pocket Trucks monthly. Most recently, Tiny Tower was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pocket Trucks on September 21, 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.*