Comparison

NovaTap vs HamTower

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

Head to head
About

NovaTap

Features
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The first few seconds are calm. Then the speed takes over. NovaTap starts as a simple flow-state game, but the chill vibe disappears quickly. Level 1 is your warm-up. By Level 2, the pace shifts. By Level 4, you're in a high-speed survival mode where orbs spawn and vanish in a heartbeat. It's a game of reflexes and rhythm. One missed tap resets your combo and drains your health. Stay focused, hunt the rare orbs, and see how long you can last as the difficulty ramps up aggressively. What to expect: The pacing curve is steep. You won't be relaxing for long. Leveling up happens fast, bringing more orbs and shorter reaction windows. It’s about finding a rhythm in the chaos. Combos are your lifeline. Hit 10 taps and you're at 2x points. Hold it together until 100 and you’re scoring at 10x. Watching that multiplier build while the screen fills with orbs is where the real rush happens. Different orbs change your strategy. Blue orbs are the baseline. Golden, Rainbow, and Mega orbs are the high-scorers. But as the clock ticks down, you'll be desperate for Time and Health orbs just to keep the run alive. Precision haptics make every tap feel physical. The feedback intensifies as your combo grows, letting you feel the speed through your phone. The visuals evolve with the intensity. Animated backgrounds shift from calm stars to cosmic nebulae as you climb through the levels. Compete on leaderboards and chase achievements. How fast can you tap? How long can you survive the flow?

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

NovaTap4 screens
HamTower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NovaTap at none against HamTower's shown. HamTower's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). 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. NovaTap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HamTower sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
NovaTap versus HamTower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNovaTapHamTower
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAHMUT EMRE TEMIZKyosuke Takahashi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NovaTap

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
2 purchases

HamTower

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

Questions

Is NovaTap free?
NovaTap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HamTower free?
HamTower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NovaTap or HamTower have ads?
HamTower shows ads; NovaTap does not.

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