Comparison

TownsFolk vs Tower Thrower

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TownsFolk

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
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TownsFolk – Build. Survive. Explore. Lead a group of settlers into the unknown and build a thriving colony in a world full of mystery and danger. Manage scarce resources, make tough choices, and face the unpredictable frontier. Will your town prosper or fall? Lead, Expand, Survive: • Build & Expand – Grow your village by managing Food, Gold, Faith, and Production. • Explore the Unknown – Clear the fog, discover treasures, and uncover dangers. • Survive Challenges – Overcome disasters, wild animals, and moral dilemmas. • Appease the King – Deliver tribute, or risk your colony’s fate. Game Features: ▪ Roguelite Strategy – New challenges every playthrough. ▪ Skirmish Mode – Test survival skills in standalone scenarios. ▪ Puzzle Challenges – Solve strategic puzzles for rewards. ▪ Pixel Art World – Handcrafted visuals & atmospheric music. ▪ Deep, Minimalist Gameplay – Easy to start, challenging to master. ▪ Weekly Challenge Mode – A new scenario every week with leaderboards. ▪ Factions – 5 unique Factions, each with their own strengths, stories, and playstyles. Can you build a settlement that withstands the test of time? Download TownsFolk today! Play for Free – Upgrade Anytime TownsFolk lets you jump in for free! Enjoy the How to Play missions, test your skills in Puzzle Missions, and try out Skirmish Mode with a fixed setup. Want more? A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full Campaign and lets you customize settings in Skirmish Mode for endless replayability.

About

Tower Thrower

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Reach new heights in Tower Thrower! This is an infinite climbing game where precision is everything. Use intuitive slingshot controls to drag back, aim, and launch your ball upwards. Navigate through the endless tower, avoid falling, and gather coins along the way. Key Features: Slingshot Mechanics: Familiar and satisfying drag-and-shoot physics. Infinite Gameplay: The tower goes on forever. Compete for the highest score. Coin Collection: Grab coins as you ascend to track your progress. Quick Sessions: Perfect for playing on the go.

Screenshots

TownsFolk4 screens
Tower Thrower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tower Thrower at none against TownsFolk's 2. Tower Thrower also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). TownsFolk's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (5 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TownsFolk ships an update every 2 weeks, Tower Thrower every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TownsFolk versus Tower Thrower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTownsFolkTower Thrower
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShort Circuit StudioUtkan Basurgan

Bugs and requests

TownsFolk

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

2 requests
  • Creative/easy mode to keep progress
  • Leaderboards and daily challenges

Tower Thrower

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TownsFolk

One-time2
  • Shadow of Empires bundle$2.99
  • TownsFolk: A new world$8.99
None

Tower Thrower

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TownsFolk free?
TownsFolk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tower Thrower free?
Tower Thrower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TownsFolk or Tower Thrower have ads?
Neither TownsFolk nor Tower Thrower shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TownsFolk or Tower Thrower?
TownsFolk ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tower Thrower every 3 months. Most recently, TownsFolk was updated on November 7, 2026 and Tower Thrower on October 30, 2026.

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