# Tiny Tower vs ThePaperPlane

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThePaperPlane at none against Tiny Tower's 11. ThePaperPlane also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Tiny Tower's advantage is ratings volume (55K vs 5) and chart position (#63 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Tower sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. ThePaperPlane asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThePaperPlane holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Tower has 55K ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of ThePaperPlane's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Tower | ThePaperPlane |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-tower-tap-idle-evolution/id422667065/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thepaperplane/id6809642352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | — |
| Size | 482 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) | [Shazad Devani](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809642354) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Tower

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

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Family, #87 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


### ThePaperPlane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thepaperplane/id6809642352)

Control a paper plane through various backyard challenges. Master simple tap-and-hold controls to navigate hoops, pop balloons, and knock over objects. Maintain your daily streak to progress through increasingly difficult levels.

**Highlights:** Tap-and-hold controls, Backyard obstacle courses, Balloon popping, Object knocking, Daily seeded challenges, Unlockable named planes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Tower free?

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

### Is ThePaperPlane free?

ThePaperPlane is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

ThePaperPlane is rated higher. Tiny Tower averages 4.7 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while ThePaperPlane averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Tiny Tower or ThePaperPlane have ads?

Tiny Tower shows ads; ThePaperPlane does not.

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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.*