# Tippy Tap vs Sam's World

The clearest difference is ads: Tippy Tap at none against Sam's World's shown. Tippy Tap also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). Sam's World's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (67% vs 42%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tippy Tap sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Sam's World sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sam's World holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sam's World has 113 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Tippy Tap's written reviews are positive against 67% of Sam's World's.

Tippy Tap ships an update every 5 weeks, Sam's World every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tippy Tap | Sam's World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tippy-tap/id853590523/reviews) | **[4.5 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sams-world/id1191056670/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **113** |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abdullah Siddique](https://appshunter.io/developer/1060551000) | [Mustafa Rasheed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102888323) |

## What reviewers say

### Tippy Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tippy-tap/id853590523)

Tap black tiles to progress across a game board while avoiding white ones. Compete in survival, time attack, and distance modes. Test your reflexes and speed in this addictive challenge.

**Highlights:** Tap black tiles to progress, Avoid white tiles, Survival mode, Time Attack mode, Distance mode, Game Center support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy1000coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy5000Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy50000Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Buy50000coinsRemoveAds | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- ⚡ Simple and easy to learn
- 🧠 Good for reaction time training
- 🏆 Competitive high score system
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🎯 Ads pop up during gameplay causing instant loss
- 😤 Ad frequency increased over time
- 🔄 Repetitive ad content
- 💔 Ads ruin gaming experience

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or goes black screen on startup
- Game modes don't work properly
- Multiplayer mode disconnects during gameplay
- Distance mode doesn't add time correctly
- Touch input sometimes unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Disable ads or ad-free premium version
- Pause functionality during gameplay
- Better touch sensitivity
- More game mode options
- Sound effects toggle option


### Sam's World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sams-world/id1191056670)

Embark on a thrilling jump and run adventure through colorful levels. Collect coins and power-ups while overcoming obstacles and enemies. Explore secret paths and use unique abilities to save the Cheesecake-Mountain.

**Highlights:** Classic platforming gameplay, Vibrant graphics, Catchy music, Power-ups, Explore for secret ways and items, Throw marbles at enemies, Exciting and beautiful levels

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skip level | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get more life | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tippy Tap free?

Tippy Tap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sam's World free?

Sam's World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tippy Tap or Sam's World?

Sam's World is rated higher. Tippy Tap averages 4.1 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Sam's World averages 4.5 from 113 ratings.

### Do Tippy Tap or Sam's World have ads?

Sam's World shows ads; Tippy Tap does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tippy Tap or Sam's World?

Tippy Tap ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sam's World every 3 months. Most recently, Tippy Tap was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sam's World on November 2, 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.*