# Only One vs Tower Fortress

The clearest difference is ads: Tower Fortress at none against Only One's shown. Tower Fortress also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Only One's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (88% vs 76%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Only One sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tower Fortress sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Only One holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Only One has 6.3K ratings behind it against 812, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Only One's written reviews are positive against 76% of Tower Fortress's.

Only One ships an update weekly, Tower Fortress every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Only One | Tower Fortress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-one/id681646403/reviews)** | [4.3 (812 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-fortress/id1290165431/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 812 |
| Positive reviews | **87.7% of reviews** | 76.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ernest Szoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/538675054) | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) |

## What reviewers say

### Only One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-one/id681646403)

Engage in an epic arena-style sword fighting game where you push waves of enemies off a sky pillar to survive. Master physics-based combat, utilize magical abilities, and upgrade your character to overcome over 90 waves and 9 bosses. Choose from multiple character classes and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Physics-based sword combat, Parry and shield mechanics, Character upgrades and abilities, Multiple character classes, Over 90 waves and 9 bosses, Endless Battle mode, Gamepad support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Valkyrie | $3.99 | one-time |
| Assassin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dwarf | $3.99 | one-time |
| Barbarian | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Power | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Power | $5.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Power | $9.99 | one-time |
| 26000 Power | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Only One | $19.99 | one-time |
| 64000 Power | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple yet fun gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and engaging
- 🕹️ Smooth controls
- 💎 Great value for free game
- 🎮 Nostalgic pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Joystick issues and control bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕹️ Slow character movement

**Reported bugs**

- Joystick stops working randomly
- Purchases not restoring after reinstall
- Stuck in certain levels due to bugs

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More enemy and level variety
- Ability to unlock characters without paying
- Improved save/restore functionality


### Tower Fortress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-fortress/id1290165431)

Embark on a roguelite run-and-gun adventure to conquer a mysterious, creature-infested tower. Each playthrough offers a unique challenge with randomized levels, evolving abilities, and diverse weaponry. Unlock new suits and upgrades to aid your ascent and defeat formidable bosses.

**Highlights:** Randomized levels for replayability, Evolving abilities and skills, Four themed zones with unique hazards, Multiple gun types, Unlockable suits with unique abilities, Level-end upgrades

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Chest | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Only One free?

Only One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tower Fortress free?

Tower Fortress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Only One or Tower Fortress?

Only One is rated higher. Only One averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Tower Fortress averages 4.3 from 812 ratings.

### Do Only One or Tower Fortress have ads?

Only One shows ads; Tower Fortress does not.

### Which is updated more often, Only One or Tower Fortress?

Only One ships an update weekly, and Tower Fortress every 6 days. Most recently, Only One was updated on October 23, 2026 and Tower Fortress on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*