# Bead Tower vs Simple Marble Run

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Marble Run at none against Bead Tower's 18. Bead Tower's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bead Tower sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Marble Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bead Tower holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bead Tower has 1.4K ratings behind it against 238, 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 0% of Simple Marble Run's.

Bead Tower ships an update every 10 days, Simple Marble Run every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bead Tower | Simple Marble Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-tower/id6736948761/reviews)** | [4.4 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-marble-run/id6751544330/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 238 |
| Positive reviews | **11.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 153 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Upperpik Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225221447) | [monois Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498398223) |

## 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


### Simple Marble Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-marble-run/id6751544330)

Experience a calming marble game with customizable courses. Manipulate the flow with stoppers, pins, and throwing mechanics. Watch marbles collect and depart in a delightful cycle, offering a unique ASMR-like experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable marble courses, Interactive marble manipulation (stoppers, pins), Marble throwing mechanic, Truck collection and departure cycle, Adjustable camera viewpoints, Soothing ASMR-like experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bead Tower free?

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

### Is Simple Marble Run free?

Simple Marble Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bead Tower or Simple Marble Run?

Bead Tower is rated higher. Bead Tower averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Simple Marble Run averages 4.4 from 238 ratings.

### Do Bead Tower or Simple Marble Run have ads?

Both Bead Tower and Simple Marble Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bead Tower or Simple Marble Run?

Bead Tower ships an update every 10 days, and Simple Marble Run every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bead Tower was updated on September 25, 2026 and Simple Marble Run on September 25, 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.*