# Bloomtown vs Phantom Tower

The clearest difference is rating: Phantom Tower at 4.6 against Bloomtown's 3.8. Phantom Tower also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 60%) and device support (3 vs 1). Bloomtown's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bloomtown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Phantom Tower sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phantom Tower holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 123 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Bloomtown's written reviews are positive against 71% of Phantom Tower's.

Bloomtown ships an update every 2 weeks, Phantom Tower every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloomtown | Phantom Tower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomtown-a-different-story/id6740777696/reviews) | **[4.6 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-tower/id6745515425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **123** |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | **71.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 664 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Twin Sails Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135862620) | [Horien Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812660391) |

## What reviewers say

### Bloomtown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomtown-a-different-story/id6740777696)

Embark on a narrative JRPG adventure set in a seemingly idyllic 1960s town where children are disappearing and nightmares become reality. Explore a hidden demon world, tame creatures, and engage in tactical turn-based combat to uncover the town's dark secrets and save its inhabitants.

**Highlights:** Narrative JRPG gameplay, Turn-based tactical combat, Monster taming and fusion, Social RPG elements, Exploration of two worlds, Character ability customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great game
- 🎶 Excellent music
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio issues
- 🔍 Screen size problems
- 🔧 Needs some tweaks

**Reported bugs**

- No sound
- Sliders don't work
- Screen size messed up

**Requested features**

- Fix audio issues
- Improve screen size and layout


### Phantom Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-tower/id6745515425)

Embark on a challenging roguelike adventure within a mysterious tower. Battle creatures, collect resources to craft gear, and unlock powerful abilities to ascend 100 floors. Every playthrough offers a new experience as you strive to conquer the unknown.

**Highlights:** Action roguelike gameplay, RPG elements, Elemental combat system, Crafting weapons and armor, Unlockable glyphs, 100-floor tower ascent

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Bag | $0.99 | one-time |
| Archer Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Warrior Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mage Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bag | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bag | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Responsive controls
- 💎 Satisfying combat and progression
- 🎨 Clean and polished visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid content required to access full game
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Enemies spawning outside of room
- UI text readability issues

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Ability to choose starting class
- Teleport to boss room option
- Gear unequip functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bloomtown free?

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

### Is Phantom Tower free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bloomtown or Phantom Tower?

Phantom Tower is rated higher. Bloomtown averages 3.8 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Phantom Tower averages 4.6 from 123 ratings.

### Do Bloomtown or Phantom Tower have ads?

Phantom Tower shows ads; Bloomtown does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bloomtown or Phantom Tower?

Bloomtown ships an update every 2 weeks, and Phantom Tower every 10 days. Most recently, Bloomtown was updated on October 30, 2026 and Phantom Tower on October 30, 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.*