# Heisting vs TapaNova

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TapaNova at 100% against Heisting's 48%. TapaNova also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Heisting sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. TapaNova asks for nothing beyond the download.

Heisting ships an update every 3 weeks, TapaNova every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heisting | TapaNova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heisting/id6444696440/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 438 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [NICO SCHOLER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846309926) |

## What reviewers say

### Heisting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heisting/id6444696440)

Embark on a thrilling stealing spree as a masterful thief, gathering a crew and planning heists on luxurious locations. Shoot your way out of trouble, upgrade your gear, and recruit more robbers to steal everything in sight and build your criminal empire.

**Highlights:** Masterful thief role, Crew gathering and planning, Heists on luxurious locations, Combat and shooting mechanics, Progressive upgrade system, Stealth levels, Wealth accumulation

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small gems pack | $0.89 | one-time |
| Small gems pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small gems pack | $1.09 | one-time |
| Small skip'its pack | $2.69 | one-time |
| Small skip'its pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium gems pack | $4.49 | one-time |
| Medium gems pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium gems pack | $5.49 | one-time |
| Medium skip'its pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gigantic gems pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gigantic gems pack | $21.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pass | $24.99 | one-time |
| Enormous skip'its pack | $26.99 | one-time |
| Enormous skip'its pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Enormous gems pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 💰 Easy to level up and make money
- 🎮 Good game to pass time
- 🎨 Awesome concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Repetitive levels and room layouts
- 📺 Too many ads, including during gameplay
- 💰 Expensive to upgrade weapons and armor
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially in later levels

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing/crashing issues with ads
- Levels becoming unplayable after certain progress points
- Disappearing helper characters
- Spawn issues and getting stuck in levels

**Requested features**

- More varied enemy types and special effect weapons
- Ability to hire more helpers/crew members
- Customization options for characters and team
- Multiplayer mode


### TapaNova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapanova/id6754094288)

A fast-paced color matching game where players tap the correct color in a grid. Earn points, build combos, and use power-ups to overcome increasing difficulty. Designed for accessibility with optimal color contrast.

**Highlights:** Color matching gameplay, Combo system for bonus points, In-game coin rewards, Unlockable power-ups, Adjustable difficulty levels, Accessible color palette

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heisting free?

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

### Is TapaNova free?

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

### Do Heisting or TapaNova have ads?

Heisting shows ads; TapaNova does not.

### Which is updated more often, Heisting or TapaNova?

Heisting ships an update every 3 weeks, and TapaNova every 9 days. Most recently, Heisting was updated on October 25, 2026 and TapaNova on October 16, 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.*