Tiny TD vs ReefLume
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Tiny TD
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A tiny tower defense where the map won't sit still. Rivers fork and grow mid-battle, cliffs get in the way, and the plan you made a minute ago needs another look. No energy. No gems. No pay to win. Just 100 levels, a fresh survival map every day, and all of it plays offline. RIVERS THAT GROW Wigglers swim downstream toward your base. Mid-run, a new river plunges in from the fog and joins the fight. See where it's heading and get there first. FIVE TOWERS, ENDLESS PLANS ⢠Needle: rapid fire for fast swimmers. ⢠Bloom: splash damage for crowds. ⢠Frost: foam that slows the swarm and leaves it brittle. ⢠Ember: close-range fire for tight bends. ⢠Lens: one focused beam for the big ones. Two upgrades each. Campaign stars unlock the last three. 100 LEVELS, FOUR LANDS Moss Valley, Apricot Bay, Softwood and Rust Mesa, each with its own cliffs and tricks. Earn up to three stars per level. SURVIVE THE NIGHT One new map for everyone, every day. Ten waves, then a darker night every 30 seconds until you fall. Unlimited attempts; your longest survival counts. MEET THE WIGGLERS Darts, Skippers, Gliders, Colonies and the Great Old Glider, all in the Field Guide. QUIET BY DESIGN Single player, no account needed. Occasional ads between runs; one optional purchase removes them for good. Leaderboards go online and only ask for a nickname.
ReefLume
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Dive into ReefLume, a colorful underwater sorting puzzle where every move matters. Sort the fish by color, complete each tube, and restore the reef as you progress through increasingly challenging levels. FEATURES ⢠Simple and satisfying fish sorting gameplay ⢠1,500 handcrafted levels ⢠15 unique fish to discover and collect ⢠Hints, undo and extra slot boosters ⢠Reward chests and pearl rewards ⢠High score leaderboard ⢠Beautiful underwater visuals and smooth animations ⢠Easy to learn, challenging to master ⢠Play at your own pace Plan your moves carefully, complete the tubes, collect rewards, and build your fish collection. Can you master every level and complete the reef?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReefLume at none against Tiny TD's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Tiny TD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ReefLume asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tiny TD ships an update every 3 weeks, ReefLume every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tiny TD | ReefLume |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks ā better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alejandro Jimenez Rico | Sefer GUNES |
In-app purchases
Tiny TD
- Remove Ads$9.99
ReefLume
No in-app purchases









