# Tiny Tower vs License Plate

The clearest difference is price: Tiny Tower at Free against License Plate's $1.99. Tiny Tower also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). License Plate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Tiny Tower is free to download; License Plate costs $1.99 up front. Tiny Tower sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. License Plate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, License Plate every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Tower | License Plate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-tower-tap-idle-evolution/id422667065/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 482 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) | [Jaye Mondale](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089638251) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Tower

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

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Family, #123 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### License Plate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/license-plate-road-trip-game/id6749875513)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Tower free?

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

### Is License Plate free?

License Plate costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Tiny Tower or License Plate have ads?

Tiny Tower shows ads; License Plate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Tower or License Plate?

Tiny Tower ships an update every 3 weeks, and License Plate every 13 months. Most recently, Tiny Tower was updated on November 10, 2026 and License Plate on October 28, 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.*