# Beachside Tactics vs TownsFolk

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beachside Tactics at none against TownsFolk's 2. Beachside Tactics also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). TownsFolk's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 6) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TownsFolk sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Beachside Tactics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beachside Tactics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TownsFolk has 3.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Beachside Tactics ships an update weekly, TownsFolk every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beachside Tactics | TownsFolk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beachside-tactics/id6596775495/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townsfolk/id6670406987/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juan Pichardo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760615314) | [Short Circuit Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681849083) |

## What reviewers say

### Beachside Tactics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beachside-tactics/id6596775495)

A charming fishing simulation game where players can enjoy a relaxing experience. Cast your line, reel in your catch, and explore the tranquil waters.

**Highlights:** Fishing simulation, Relaxing gameplay, Catching fish, Tranquil environment

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Beachside Tactics free?

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

### Is TownsFolk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beachside Tactics or TownsFolk?

Beachside Tactics is rated higher. Beachside Tactics averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TownsFolk averages 4.7 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Beachside Tactics or TownsFolk have ads?

Neither Beachside Tactics nor TownsFolk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beachside Tactics or TownsFolk?

Beachside Tactics ships an update weekly, and TownsFolk every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beachside Tactics was updated on October 3, 2026 and TownsFolk on October 21, 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.*