# Avatar vs TownsFolk

Avatar and TownsFolk both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of TownsFolk's written reviews are positive against 43% of Avatar's. TownsFolk also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Avatar's advantage is chart position (#77 vs unranked) and ratings volume (18K vs 3.3K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Avatar sells 32 one-off in-app purchases and TownsFolk sells 2 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 — 4.7 for Avatar against 4.7 for TownsFolk. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avatar has 18K ratings behind it against 3.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Avatar's written reviews are positive against 73% of TownsFolk's.

Avatar ships an update every 9 days, TownsFolk every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avatar | TownsFolk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avatar-realms-collide/id6479603752/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townsfolk/id6670406987/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 3.3K |
| Positive reviews | 43.1% of reviews | **73.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tilting Point LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095401785) | [Short Circuit Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681849083) |

## What reviewers say

### Avatar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avatar-realms-collide/id6479603752)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

Lead heroes from across generations in a new Avatar story. Build your city, expand your territory, and battle enemies in this 4X strategy game. Form alliances and engage in strategic combat to restore balance to the Four Nations.

**Highlights:** 4X Strategy Gameplay, City Building & Expansion, Hero Collection & Upgrades, Companion Collection & Raising, PvP, PvE & Alliance Warfare, Global Multiplayer

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Bundle 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Support Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Standard Bundle 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Bundle 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Travel Bundle 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Collect Series Bundle 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Bundle 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 14day Supply 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30day Supply 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Bundle 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Zhen Bundle 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Travel Bundle 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Bundle 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Bundle 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Zhen Bundle 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Bundle 14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle 19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Supreme Bundle 19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Travel Bundle 19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP Bundle 19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Growth Bundle 19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Zhen Bundle 19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Team Avatar Bundle 24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Zhen Bundle 49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| VIP Bundle 99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Zhen Bundle 99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Incredible art style and character design
- 🤝 Fun alliance-based gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics and cash grabs
- 🤯 Toxic community and lack of moderation
- 🔀 Issues with alliance swapping and balance
- 🤔 Lack of focus on Avatar themes and lore

**Reported bugs**

- Troops getting stuck on the map
- Tutorial freezing and preventing progress
- Inability to claim rewards or progress
- Unstable network and long loading times

**Requested features**

- More ways to encourage negotiation and nation building
- Punishments for aggressive behavior and rewards for peaceful alliances
- Ability to move accounts between game worlds
- Stricter community guidelines and better moderation


### TownsFolk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townsfolk/id6670406987)

Lead settlers to build and expand a thriving colony in a mysterious and dangerous world. Manage resources, make critical decisions, and overcome challenges to ensure your settlement's survival. Explore the unknown, face disasters, and appease a demanding king.

**Highlights:** Build and expand settlements, Explore unknown territories, Survive challenges and disasters, Roguelite strategy gameplay, Skirmish and puzzle modes, Handcrafted pixel art visuals, Weekly challenge mode

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shadow of Empires bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| TownsFolk: A new world | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Solid tutorial
- 👍 Portrait mode
- 👍 Great city sim game
- 👍 Interesting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Requires payment after tutorial
- 🔍 Needs better balancing
- 🔍 Needs deeper gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial freezes the game
- Can't build anything and days don't progress
- Save data reverts or gets corrupted

**Requested features**

- Creative/easy mode to keep progress
- Leaderboards and daily challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avatar free?

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

### Is TownsFolk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Avatar or TownsFolk?

Avatar is rated higher. Avatar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while TownsFolk averages 4.7 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Avatar or TownsFolk have ads?

Neither Avatar nor TownsFolk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Avatar or TownsFolk?

Avatar ships an update every 9 days, and TownsFolk every 2 weeks. Most recently, Avatar was updated on October 29, 2026 and TownsFolk on October 29, 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.*