# Tiny Tower vs AutoWar

Tiny Tower and AutoWar both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Tiny Tower's written reviews are positive against 33% of AutoWar's. Tiny Tower also leads on ratings volume (55K vs 534) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). AutoWar's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 AutoWar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 534, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Tiny Tower's written reviews are positive against 33% of AutoWar's.

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, AutoWar every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Tower | AutoWar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-tower-tap-idle-evolution/id422667065/reviews)** | [4.5 (534 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autowar-evolution-of-engines/id6467377450/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 534 |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 482 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) | [MAD PIXEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581972745) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Tower

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

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Grossing · Family, #107 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


### AutoWar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autowar-evolution-of-engines/id6467377450)

Design and build unique vehicles from over 100 parts, spanning different eras. Engage in strategic combat against players worldwide, climb leaderboards, and prove your engineering and battle skills.

**Highlights:** Build and customize vehicles, Over 100 spare parts, Engage in epic combat, Climb global leaderboards, Experience evolution of eras, Global real-time battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ONE TIME OFFER! | $1.99 | one-time |
| ADS FREE | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 💪 Customizable builds
- 🎨 Unique art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🤯 Unbalanced gameplay
- 🤖 Questionable AI behavior
- 🔍 Lack of part details

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent physics

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Progression system
- Part filtering and comparison
- Detailed part stats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Tower free?

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

### Is AutoWar free?

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

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

Tiny Tower is rated higher. Tiny Tower averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while AutoWar averages 4.5 from 534 ratings.

### Do Tiny Tower or AutoWar have ads?

Both Tiny Tower and AutoWar show ads.

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

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, and AutoWar every 4 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Tower was updated on October 24, 2026 and AutoWar on October 22, 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.*