Comparison

Neon Spirits vs HamTower

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

Head to head
About

Neon Spirits

Sort colorful ghosts into matching tubes before they disappear. A unique 'Phase Shift' mechanic introduces timed challenges, forcing strategic adjustments as colors vanish. Compete for high scores and master infinite levels.

Highlights
  • Timed color sorting
  • Phase Shift mechanic
  • Infinite levels
  • Combo system
  • Global leaderboards
  • Offline play
Features
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Sort neon ghosts by color — then the Phase hits. Every few seconds, a random color vanishes: you can't touch them, can't sort around them. You have to time your moves or rethink your strategy on the fly. That's the Phase Shift — and it's what makes Neon Spirits unlike any other color sort puzzle. HOW TO PLAY • Drag neon ghosts into tubes to group them by color • Fill each tube completely to clear the floor • Watch for the Phase bar — act before a color fades out • Chain moves for combos and score multipliers FEATURES • Infinite levels — more colors and complexity as you climb • Phase Shift mechanic — timing and strategy, not just sorting • Combo system — chain moves for massive bonus points • 3-star ratings — track efficiency on every floor • Global leaderboards — compete with players worldwide • Cute neon ghosts with personality — they watch your every move • Retro synthesized audio — every tap feels satisfying • Fully offline — play anywhere, no internet needed Can you sort them all before they vanish? Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Neon Spirits4 screens
HamTower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Neon Spirits at none against HamTower's 2. HamTower's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. HamTower sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Neon Spirits asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Neon Spirits versus HamTower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeon SpiritsHamTower
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOgun AdsayKyosuke Takahashi

In-app purchases

None

Neon Spirits

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HamTower

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

Questions

Is Neon Spirits free?
Neon Spirits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HamTower free?
HamTower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Neon Spirits or HamTower have ads?
Both Neon Spirits and HamTower show ads.
Which is updated more often, Neon Spirits or HamTower?
Neon Spirits ships an update every 9 days, and HamTower every 9 days. Most recently, Neon Spirits was updated on October 28, 2026 and HamTower on October 25, 2026.

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