Comparison

Iceberg Buddies vs HamTower

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

Head to head
About

Iceberg Buddies

Features
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“Iceberg Buddies” is a Merge+Idle casual puzzle where you toss animals onto a frozen iceberg, merge same‑level pals, chain combos—and watch your ice island bloom. **Game Features** 1. **Super‑simple controls** – just drag & drop! 2. **Chain combos** – merge fast before the timer fades to pile up score & gold. 3. **Upgrade Lab** – freely boost spawn multipliers, max level and rewards. 4. **Animal Codex** – collect rare friends like penguins, polar bears. **How to Play** 1. Drag the new animal from the bottom and toss it onto the iceberg. 2. Identical animals touch → auto‑merge & level up! 3. Keep connecting before the combo gauge expires to chase mega scores. 4. Spend gold on upgrades → raise rare‑spawn chances → complete your Codex faster! **Perfect For** 1. Players who love adorable Arctic & Antarctic creatures (penguins, polar bears and more). 2. Fans of addictively simple puzzles like 2048, Merge and Idle Tycoon hybrids. 3. Anyone seeking quick, relaxing collection progress in short sessions.

About

HamTower

Features
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Cute hamster physics puzzle! Stack blocks, build towers, and battle players worldwide in real-time. 21 languages supported, free to play! -- What's This Game About? -- [Stack Blocks to Build a Tower] Simple controls - just tap to place! But be careful with your balance, or the whole thing might tumble... Real physics make every moment exciting and unpredictable. [50 Stages of Adventure] Acorns, ice blocks, balloons, rubber balls... New block types keep things fresh and fun! Each stage brings surprising new twists. -- 16 Adorable Friends -- Golden hamsters, Djungarian, Roborovski, hedgehogs, guinea pigs, even bunnies...! Each one has a unique personality and stats. Collect new friends through gacha! No duplicates guaranteed - every pull is a brand new friend. -- Dress Up with Accessories -- Ribbons, crowns, capes, angel wings... 20 accessories to style your hamster. Create the cutest outfit and head out on your adventure! -- So Many Ways to Play! -- Story Mode Clear all 50 stages! Free Build Mode Stack as high as you can and set new records! Online Battles Challenge friends and players worldwide in real-time! Use bomb attacks and freeze attacks to mess things up! Rankings Compete for the tallest tower, fastest time, and best battle record! -- Why You'll Love It -- - Daily login bonus gives you free gacha tickets - No-duplicate gacha means every pull is a new discovery - Available in 13 languages - play with friends worldwide - Works on both mobile and PC Your fluffy hamster friends are waiting for you. Let's climb the Sunflower Tower together! [In-App Purchases] - Gacha Ticket ($0.99) - Ad-Free Plan ($4.99) All content is fully enjoyable without any purchases.

Screenshots

Iceberg Buddies4 screens
HamTower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Iceberg Buddies at none against HamTower's 2. Iceberg Buddies also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. HamTower sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Iceberg Buddies asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Iceberg Buddies ships an update every 3 days, HamTower every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Iceberg Buddies versus HamTower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIceberg BuddiesHamTower
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUNGHUN LIMKyosuke Takahashi

In-app purchases

None

Iceberg Buddies

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HamTower

One-time2
  • Gacha Ticket$1.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99

Questions

Is Iceberg Buddies free?
Iceberg Buddies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HamTower free?
HamTower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Iceberg Buddies or HamTower have ads?
Both Iceberg Buddies and HamTower show ads.
Which is updated more often, Iceberg Buddies or HamTower?
Iceberg Buddies ships an update every 3 days, and HamTower every 9 days. Most recently, Iceberg Buddies was updated on September 11, 2026 and HamTower on September 13, 2026.

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