The Tower vs Polyforge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Tower
Build the world's tallest tower with simple one-tap controls. Compete with friends, unlock new tower designs, and explore various locations. Reach for the sky and see how high you can build.
- One-tap gameplay
- Build tallest tower
- Beat friends
- Unlock new towers
- Discover locations
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Build the tallest tower in the world to reach the sky with a power of one-tap gameplay! Beat your friends, unlock new towers, discover all locations.
Polyforge
Create unique crystals by striking their sides in a specific sequence. Experience a blend of engaging gameplay, beautiful visuals, and calming soundscapes. Compete globally for the highest achieved level.
- Forge new shapes
- Strike all sides
- Avoid striking same side twice
- Simple visuals
- Serene sound design
- Global leaderboards
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Forge amazing crystals in a symphony of shapes, sound and color ◉ Forge new shapes by striking all the sides ◉ Don't strike the same side twice ◉ Simple & Beautiful visuals ◉ Atmospheric & Serene sound design ◉ Compete for the highest level in the world
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Tower at none against Polyforge's shown. The Tower also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (7K vs 930). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Tower sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Polyforge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Polyforge holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Tower has 7K ratings behind it against 930, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of The Tower's written reviews are positive against 94% of Polyforge's.
The Tower ships an update monthly, Polyforge every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Tower | Polyforge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (7K ratings) | 4.7 (930 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.9% of reviews | 93.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7K — better | 930 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 28 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ketchapp | ImpactBlue Studios Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
The Tower
Polyforge
User reviews
The Tower
From 7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Addictive
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 👍 Simple yet entertaining
- 👍 Works well on older devices
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Glitchy and laggy
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many ads
Polyforge
From 930 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and colors
- 🎶 Calming and enjoyable music
- ⏱️ Simple and easy to play
- 🎯 Challenging and addictive gameplay
Room to improve
- 🔁 Repetitive shapes and patterns
- 🎨 Some color combinations hard to see
- ⚠️ Difficulty can be frustrating at times
Bugs and requests
The Tower
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on launch
- Freezes and stops responding
- Loses progress after updates
Requested features
4 requests- More building styles and themes
- Ability to earn coins passively
- Difficulty levels or challenges
- Better tutorial or instructions
Polyforge
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional freezing or crashing
- Issues with ad playback
Requested features
3 requests- More diverse shapes and patterns
- Difficulty settings or modes
- Ability to customize color schemes
In-app purchases
The Tower
- Coins from the fountain$1.99
- Remove ads$1.99
- A fistful of coins$2.99
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- For a few coins more$4.99
- Master of coins$9.99
Polyforge
- Remove Ads$0.99
