# Maker Valley vs Tinibit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maker Valley at none against Tinibit's 6. Maker Valley also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 1) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). Tinibit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tinibit sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Maker Valley asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tinibit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maker Valley has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Maker Valley ships an update weekly, Tinibit every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maker Valley | Tinibit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maker-valley/id6738954961/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinibit/id6779383515/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | — |
| Size | 884 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [First Flame Studio Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896745503) | [Leandro Palmieri](https://appshunter.io/developer/612242455) |

## What reviewers say

### Maker Valley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maker-valley/id6738954961)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Design and expand a cozy village for celestial animals. Customize your avatar and villagers, craft decorations, and fulfill requests to create a thriving community. Engage in mini-games and match-3 puzzles for bonus rewards.

**Highlights:** Village customization and expansion, Avatar and villager customization, Crafting decorations and items, Fulfilling villager requests, Collecting celestial animals, Match-3 puzzle mini-games, Cooperative play with friends

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Love this game
- 🎨 Cute and cozy graphics
- 🎮 Smooth gameplay
- 🎯 Reminds me of Animal Crossing
- 🔍 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Lack of cross-save between devices
- 🌳 Trees getting in the way of building
- 💰 Coin grinding to progress
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing at crafting station
- Unable to progress past level 5
- Loss of progress and save data after crashes

**Requested features**

- Add more villagers and animal characters
- Increase level cap beyond 15
- Allow moving of buildings for more customization
- Implement controller support


### Tinibit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinibit/id6779383515)

A virtual pet simulation where you care for a tiny LCD companion. Engage in activities, manage its needs, and watch it grow through a dynamic world with changing weather and moods. Unlock new features and personalize your experience.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet care and interaction, Mini-games and activities, Progressive leveling and rewards, Customizable room and closet, Home screen widgets, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| LCD Color Kit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cozy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Closet Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Room Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sparkle Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maker Valley free?

Maker Valley is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tinibit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Maker Valley or Tinibit?

Tinibit is rated higher. Maker Valley averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Tinibit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Maker Valley or Tinibit have ads?

Maker Valley shows ads; Tinibit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Maker Valley or Tinibit?

Maker Valley ships an update weekly, and Tinibit every 3 days. Most recently, Maker Valley was updated on October 28, 2026 and Tinibit on October 14, 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.*