# Bead Tower vs Meowlody

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Meowlody at 73% against Bead Tower's 11%. Meowlody also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (10K vs 1.4K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bead Tower sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Meowlody sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Meowlody holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meowlody has 10K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Bead Tower's written reviews are positive against 73% of Meowlody's.

Bead Tower ships an update every 10 days, Meowlody every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bead Tower | Meowlody |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-tower/id6736948761/reviews) | **[4.9 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meowlody/id6738938070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Upperpik Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225221447) | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) |

## What reviewers say

### Bead Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-tower/id6736948761)

Construct a towering structure by merging colorful beads and sending them down slides. Aim to build the highest tower possible for endless entertainment and satisfying gameplay.

**Highlights:** Build bead towers, Unlock colorful slides, Merge beads, Send beads rolling, Stack higher

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash Kickstart Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Manager | $2.99 | one-time |
| Financier | $2.99 | one-time |
| Engineer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money Fountain Pack! | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Royal Treasury Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tickets & No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Treasury Trove Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Treasury Trove Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Big Vault Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Big Vault Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 High rating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Forced ads
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for ads
- 💰 Paywall to remove ads
- 🕰️ Frequent ads
- 🔴 Crashes/doesn't load

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes/doesn't load
- Compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Reduce ads


### Meowlody

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meowlody/id6738938070)

Create and lead a band of charming cats in this music simulation game. Compose original melodies, arrange performances, and embark on a global tour to win over fans.

**Highlights:** Form and lead a cat band, Compose original melodies, Arrange musical performances, Embark on a global tour, Win fans' hearts

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

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iap10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| iap13 | $0.99 | one-time |
| iap21 | $0.99 | one-time |
| iap14 | $1.99 | one-time |
| iap11 | $1.99 | one-time |
| iap1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| noads1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| iap16 | $1.99 | one-time |
| iap17 | $1.99 | one-time |
| iap22 | $2.99 | one-time |
| iap15 | $3.99 | one-time |
| iap9 | $4.99 | one-time |
| iap12 | $4.99 | one-time |
| iap2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| iap8 | $4.99 | one-time |
| iap7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| iap18 | $4.99 | one-time |
| iap23 | $6.99 | one-time |
| noads2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| iap3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| noads3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| iap19 | $9.99 | one-time |
| iap20 | $9.99 | one-time |
| iap24 | $9.99 | one-time |
| iap4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| iap5 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Cute music-making cats
- 🎨 Enjoyable art style
- 🕹️ Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🎮 Engaging tycoon-style progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔇 Music stops after watching ads
- 🕰️ Slow progression without ads
- 🔁 Repetitive and monotonous after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Instrument sounds not working
- Progress resets after leaving the app
- Timers not functioning in real-time

**Requested features**

- Reduce the frequency of ad pop-ups
- Improve the sound quality and variety of music
- Add more gameplay depth and content updates
- Implement an option to remove ads permanently


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bead Tower free?

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

### Is Meowlody free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bead Tower or Meowlody?

Meowlody is rated higher. Bead Tower averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Meowlody averages 4.9 from 10K ratings.

### Do Bead Tower or Meowlody have ads?

Both Bead Tower and Meowlody show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bead Tower or Meowlody?

Bead Tower ships an update every 10 days, and Meowlody every 5 days. Most recently, Bead Tower was updated on September 25, 2026 and Meowlody on September 27, 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.*