# Peglin vs Teeny Tiny Town

The clearest difference is ads: Peglin at none against Teeny Tiny Town's shown. Peglin also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Teeny Tiny Town's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Peglin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Teeny Tiny Town sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Teeny Tiny Town holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Peglin's written reviews are positive against 46% of Teeny Tiny Town's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Peglin ships an update fortnightly, Teeny Tiny Town every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Peglin | Teeny Tiny Town |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peglin/id6446336622/reviews) | **[4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teeny-tiny-town/id6449408808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 46.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 311 MB | 378 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Red Nexus Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677460476) | [Short Circuit Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681849083) |

## What reviewers say

### Peglin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peglin/id6446336622)

Embark on a roguelike adventure combining Pachinko-style combat with deck-building strategy. Collect powerful orbs and relics to defeat dragons and reclaim your gold. Explore procedurally generated maps with unique challenges and surprises on every run.

**Highlights:** Collect and upgrade orbs and relics, Pachinko-like combat mechanics, Procedurally generated maps, Defeat monsters and bosses, Strategic use of potions and bombs

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peglin Full Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique blend of roguelike and pachinko
- 🎨 Charming retro art style
- 💰 Fair one-time purchase model
- 🔁 High replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics and lack of explanations
- 📱 Controls not optimized for mobile
- 💰 Perceived high price for mobile game

**Reported bugs**

- Soft locks when trying to unlock full game
- Aiming issues and unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent behavior of certain abilities

**Requested features**

- More level variety and content
- Ability to save and resume runs
- Vertical mode for better mobile experience
- Customizable controls and aiming


### Teeny Tiny Town

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teeny-tiny-town/id6449408808)

Build and expand a charming city by merging items and solving puzzles. Strategically combine structures to unlock new buildings, collect gold, and overcome unique challenges across various levels. Enjoy relaxing gameplay with a focus on creative urban planning.

**Highlights:** Merge items to construct buildings, Expand city with new structures, Collect gold to unlock items, Engaging levels with diverse challenges, Square and hexagon map options, Global leaderboards and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Christmas Theme | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Turns | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock maps | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock extra slot | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Theme | $2.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Theme | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sci-fi theme | $2.99 | one-time |
| Slots & turns bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Teeny Tiny Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Chill and satisfying gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Interesting strategy-focused merge mechanic
- 🔒 No intrusive ads
- 👍 Visually pleasing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with diorama mode and item placement
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Limited moves/turns before paywall
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Exponential pricing for in-game purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Item choices in diorama don't register
- Apartment buildings allow items in same space
- Game freezes after watching ads
- Purchased items/themes not saved
- Moves/turns not refreshing as expected

**Requested features**

- More map/level size options
- Ability to rotate/customize buildings
- Increased move/turn limits
- Bring back old graphics as an option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Peglin free?

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

### Is Teeny Tiny Town free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Peglin or Teeny Tiny Town?

Teeny Tiny Town is rated higher. Peglin averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Teeny Tiny Town averages 4.4 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Peglin or Teeny Tiny Town have ads?

Teeny Tiny Town shows ads; Peglin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Peglin or Teeny Tiny Town?

Peglin ships an update fortnightly, and Teeny Tiny Town every 9 days. Most recently, Peglin was updated on November 7, 2026 and Teeny Tiny Town on November 7, 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.*