Comparison

Pipeline Rush vs Mad Tower Challenge

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

Head to head
About

Pipeline Rush

Features
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Pipeline Rush is a fun and challenging puzzle game where players must connect pieces of pipes to create a continuous path for flowing water or liquid. The objective is to prevent the water from spilling by quickly assembling a network of pipes before the fluid reaches the end point. The game features various types of pipe segments, each with different shapes, which must be rotated and positioned strategically. As the game progresses, the difficulty increases with more complex pipe layouts, faster flow speeds, and additional obstacles that require quick thinking and planning. Players need to act fast and think critically to ensure the water flows smoothly through the pipes without overflowing or leaking. With multiple levels and increasing challenges, Pipeline Rush offers an addictive experience that tests both reflexes and puzzle-solving skills. Its engaging gameplay makes it a timeless favorite among puzzle enthusiasts.

About

Mad Tower Challenge

Features
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Mad Tower Challenge is a strategic tower-style puzzle game. You’ll play as a lone warrior, climbing floor by floor through a perilous tower. Outsmart enemies, conquer challenges, and fight your way to glory at the very top! Drag your character to devour weaker enemies and grow stronger with each step. The key to victory lies in how you use the tower’s many tools—scattered weapons, rescuable allies, and more—to overcome every obstacle in your path. [Game Features] 1. Experience the unique "Devour-to-Grow" mechanic. Get stronger with every battle. 2. Make movement strategically and use items smartly. Test your puzzle-solving skills. 3. Challenge endless levels that ramp up in difficulty. The higher you climb, the harder it gets. 4. Explore the carefully designed towers filled with surprises and hidden dangers. What are you waiting for? Download Mad Tower Challenge and begin your adventure!

Screenshots

Pipeline Rush4 screens
Mad Tower Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pipeline Rush at none against Mad Tower Challenge's shown. Mad Tower Challenge's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pipeline Rush ships an update every 7 months, Mad Tower Challenge every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Pipeline Rush versus Mad Tower Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipeline RushMad Tower Challenge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB109 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNhorizon Infinite (Beijing) Software Co., Ltd.Kaffu Games Hong Kong Limited

In-app purchases

None

Pipeline Rush

No in-app purchases

None

Mad Tower Challenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pipeline Rush free?
Pipeline Rush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mad Tower Challenge free?
Mad Tower Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pipeline Rush or Mad Tower Challenge have ads?
Mad Tower Challenge shows ads; Pipeline Rush does not.
Which is updated more often, Pipeline Rush or Mad Tower Challenge?
Pipeline Rush ships an update every 7 months, and Mad Tower Challenge every 8 days. Most recently, Pipeline Rush was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mad Tower Challenge on November 8, 2026.

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