Comparison

HamTower vs PineBlocks

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

Head to head
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.

About

PineBlocks

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PineBlocks is an offline wood block puzzle with 9x9 placement, rows, columns, boxes and local score growth. Pro unlocks archives, board skins and planning assists. Privacy Policy: https://viralcrew.de/apps/pineblocks/privacy Terms of Use: https://viralcrew.de/apps/pineblocks/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HamTower4 screens
PineBlocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PineBlocks at none against HamTower's shown. HamTower's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. HamTower sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and PineBlocks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
HamTower versus PineBlocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamTowerPineBlocks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size57 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyosuke TakahashiJasko Hodzic

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HamTower

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

PineBlocks

Subscriptions2
  • PineBlocks Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • PineBlocks Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • PineBlocks Pro Lifetime$22.99

Questions

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

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