# Tiny Tower vs Scorpion Evolution

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tiny Tower at 76% against Scorpion Evolution's 25%. Tiny Tower also leads on ratings volume (55K vs 3K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Scorpion Evolution's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Scorpion Evolution 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 point the same way: 76% of Tiny Tower's written reviews are positive against 25% of Scorpion Evolution's.

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, Scorpion Evolution every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Tower | Scorpion Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/scorpion-evolution-run-3d/id6648763720/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 477 MB | 412 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) | [CTC Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786328123) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Tower

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

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Family, #96 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


### Scorpion Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scorpion-evolution-run-3d/id6648763720)

Embark on a thrilling 3D adventure as a scorpion, evolving into a powerful predator. Devour creatures, collect power-ups, and make strategic choices to grow. Dodge obstacles and outwit rivals in an adrenaline-pumping race for survival and dominance.

**Highlights:** Evolutionary gameplay, Strategic route selection, Obstacle dodging, Power-up collection, Rival scorpion battles

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ADS basic | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Tower free?

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

### Is Scorpion Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Tower or Scorpion Evolution?

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

### Do Tiny Tower or Scorpion Evolution have ads?

Tiny Tower shows ads; Scorpion Evolution does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Tower or Scorpion Evolution?

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scorpion Evolution every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Tower was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scorpion Evolution on September 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.*