# FixIt vs Bead Tower

FixIt and Bead Tower both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of FixIt's written reviews are positive against 11% of Bead Tower's. Bead Tower's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 56). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FixIt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bead Tower sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for FixIt against 4.7 for Bead Tower. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bead Tower has 2.1K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of FixIt's written reviews are positive against 11% of Bead Tower's.

FixIt ships an update every 3 months, Bead Tower every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FixIt | Bead Tower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fixit-a-marble-run-puzzle/id577857845/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-tower/id6736948761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AsgardSoft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/570168173) | [Upperpik Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225221447) |

## What reviewers say

### FixIt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fixit-a-marble-run-puzzle/id577857845)

Arrange and rotate track pieces to create a continuous path for a marble to reach its goal. This logic puzzle game offers multiple difficulty levels and numerous stages for a continuous challenge.

**Highlights:** Rotatable track pieces, Logic and concentration training, Multiple difficulty levels, Numerous stages, Fun for all ages

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### Bead Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-tower/id6736948761)

Construct a towering structure by merging colorful beads and sending them down slides. Aim to build the highest tower possible for endless entertainment and satisfying gameplay.

**Highlights:** Build bead towers, Unlock colorful slides, Merge beads, Send beads rolling, Stack higher

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash Kickstart Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Manager | $2.99 | one-time |
| Financier | $2.99 | one-time |
| Engineer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money Fountain Pack! | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Royal Treasury Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tickets & No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Treasury Trove Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Treasury Trove Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Big Vault Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Big Vault Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 High rating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Forced ads
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for ads
- 💰 Paywall to remove ads
- 🕰️ Frequent ads
- 🔴 Crashes/doesn't load

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes/doesn't load
- Compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Reduce ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FixIt free?

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

### Is Bead Tower free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FixIt or Bead Tower?

Bead Tower is rated higher. FixIt averages 4.5 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Bead Tower averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do FixIt or Bead Tower have ads?

Both FixIt and Bead Tower show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FixIt or Bead Tower?

FixIt ships an update every 3 months, and Bead Tower every 10 days. Most recently, FixIt was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bead Tower on October 25, 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.*