# Tiny Tower vs Stone Age Survival

Tiny Tower and Stone Age Survival both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Tiny Tower's written reviews are positive against 27% of Stone Age Survival's. Tiny Tower also leads on chart position (#77 vs unranked) and ratings volume (55K vs 6.7K). 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 Stone Age Survival sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 4.8 for Stone Age Survival. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Tower has 55K ratings behind it against 6.7K, 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 27% of Stone Age Survival's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Tower | Stone Age Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-tower-tap-idle-evolution/id422667065/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stone-age-survival-craft-game/id6450828603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 6.7K |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 482 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) | [GEEKTALES GAMES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592298981) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Tower

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

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Family, #114 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


### Stone Age Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stone-age-survival-craft-game/id6450828603)

Embark on a challenging survival journey in a primitive world. Build your civilization by mastering skills like mining, crafting, and building. Make strategic choices to expand your base and ensure your tribe's resilience against dangers.

**Highlights:** Build survival strategy, Upgrade mining, crafting, building skills, Expand your base, Exciting clicker gameplay, Resource gathering, Explore new territories

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Build Offer 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Build Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hero Upgrade 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offline Income | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS Forced | $3.99 | one-time |
| RV Plane | $3.99 | one-time |
| RV Cow | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Invite | $3.99 | one-time |
| RV x2speed | $3.99 | one-time |
| RV x5 speed | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| X2 Production Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Metal Offer | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Cute and relaxing visuals
- 🕹️ Simple and easy to understand
- 🕰️ Enjoyable time-passer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 💰 Excessive ads and microtransactions
- 🔒 Paid ad removal not working as expected
- 🤯 Confusing progression and character acquisition

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to obtain required characters to progress
- Upgrades and progress resetting unexpectedly
- Inconsistent behavior of in-game mechanics
- Graphical and audio glitches

**Requested features**

- More content and levels
- Ability to choose which characters to upgrade
- Better resource management and storage options
- More control over worker assignments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Tower free?

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

### Is Stone Age Survival free?

Stone Age Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Tower or Stone Age Survival?

Stone Age Survival is rated higher. Tiny Tower averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Stone Age Survival averages 4.8 from 6.7K ratings.

### Do Tiny Tower or Stone Age Survival have ads?

Both Tiny Tower and Stone Age Survival show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Tower or Stone Age Survival?

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stone Age Survival every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Tower was updated on October 29, 2026 and Stone Age Survival on October 29, 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.*