Comparison

Tiny TD vs ReefLume

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

Head to head
About

Tiny TD

Features
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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.

About

ReefLume

Features
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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?

Screenshots

Tiny TD4 screens
ReefLume4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Tiny TD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ReefLume asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Tiny TD versus ReefLume: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny TDReefLume
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB101 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAlejandro Jimenez RicoSefer GUNES

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tiny TD

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
None

ReefLume

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tiny TD free?
Tiny TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReefLume free?
ReefLume is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tiny TD or ReefLume have ads?
Both Tiny TD and ReefLume show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tiny TD or ReefLume?
Tiny TD ships an update every 3 weeks, and ReefLume every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tiny TD was updated on November 7, 2026 and ReefLume on November 6, 2026.

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