# The Tower vs Scale

The Tower and Scale both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of The Tower's written reviews are positive against 55% of Scale's. The Tower also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 11.0). Scale's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (50K vs 7K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Tower sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Scale sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scale holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scale has 50K ratings behind it against 7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of The Tower's written reviews are positive against 55% of Scale's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Tower ships an update monthly, Scale weekly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Tower | Scale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tower/id905408749/reviews) | **[4.7 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale/id1200921809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7K | **50K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.9% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Unforced Error LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095824334) |

## What reviewers say

### The Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tower/id905408749)

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.

**Highlights:** One-tap gameplay, Build tallest tower, Beat friends, Unlock new towers, Discover locations

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins from the fountain | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| A fistful of coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| For a few coins more | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master of coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 👍 Simple yet entertaining
- 👍 Works well on older devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Glitchy and laggy
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Freezes and stops responding
- Loses progress after updates

**Requested features**

- More building styles and themes
- Ability to earn coins passively
- Difficulty levels or challenges
- Better tutorial or instructions


### Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale/id1200921809)

Strategically cut a board to capture space while avoiding moving balls. Offers both tap-to-play and drag-and-drop controls for a fluid experience. Compete on leaderboards and collect in-game items.

**Highlights:** Strategic board cutting, Avoid moving balls, Tap-to-play controls, Drag-and-drop precision, Leaderboard competition, Collect diamonds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3000 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🕹️ Fun and challenging
- 🆓 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Unclear game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking properly
- Inconsistent ball physics
- Freezing and crashes

**Requested features**

- More game modes and levels
- Ability to save progress
- Option to disable ads
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Tower free?

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

### Is Scale free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Tower or Scale?

Scale is rated higher. The Tower averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Scale averages 4.7 from 50K ratings.

### Do The Tower or Scale have ads?

Scale shows ads; The Tower does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Tower or Scale?

The Tower ships an update monthly, and Scale weekly. Most recently, The Tower was updated on October 15, 2026 and Scale on October 15, 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.*