# Phantom Tower vs Neon Overrun

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Neon Overrun at 100% against Phantom Tower's 71%. Neon Overrun also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Phantom Tower's advantage is ratings volume (123 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Neon Overrun holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phantom Tower has 123 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Phantom Tower's written reviews are positive against 100% of Neon Overrun's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phantom Tower | Neon Overrun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-tower/id6745515425/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-overrun-space-roguelike/id6759511083/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 664 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Horien Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812660391) | [Killian Cazin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879159430) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Neon Overrun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-overrun-space-roguelike/id6759511083)

Engage in fast-paced space combat against swarms of enemies, building unique ship upgrades with card-based choices each run. Battle a colossal boss and unlock permanent enhancements for future runs. Enjoy short, offline sessions on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Bullet heaven survivor shooter gameplay, Card-based build customization, Twin-stick or auto-fire controls, Offline play, Permanent upgrades, Boss battles, Multiple playable ships

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phantom Tower free?

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

### Is Neon Overrun free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phantom Tower or Neon Overrun?

Neon Overrun is rated higher. Phantom Tower averages 4.6 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Neon Overrun averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Phantom Tower or Neon Overrun have ads?

Both Phantom Tower and Neon Overrun show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phantom Tower or Neon Overrun?

Phantom Tower ships an update every 10 days, and Neon Overrun every 10 days. Most recently, Phantom Tower was updated on November 5, 2026 and Neon Overrun on November 5, 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.*