# The Tower vs Climb Higher

The clearest difference is ads: The Tower at none against Climb Higher's shown. The Tower also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (7K vs 48). 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 Climb Higher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for The Tower against 4.6 for Climb Higher. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Tower has 7K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of The Tower's written reviews are positive against 79% of Climb Higher's.

The Tower ships an update monthly, Climb Higher every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Tower | Climb Higher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tower/id905408749/reviews) | **[4.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climb-higher/id1470119541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **89.9% of reviews** | 79.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Orbital Nine Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/887216732) |

## 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


### Climb Higher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climb-higher/id1470119541)

A physics-based puzzle platformer where players slingshot themselves upwards, breaking obstacles and manipulating size to reach new heights. Master momentum to conquer vertical challenges and progress through increasingly difficult levels.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Slingshot mechanics, Breakable obstacles, Size manipulation (grow/shrink), Momentum mastery, Vertical puzzle platforming

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Tower free?

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

### Is Climb Higher free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Tower or Climb Higher?

Climb Higher is rated higher. The Tower averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Climb Higher averages 4.6 from 48 ratings.

### Do The Tower or Climb Higher have ads?

Climb Higher shows ads; The Tower does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Tower or Climb Higher?

The Tower ships an update monthly, and Climb Higher every 11 months. Most recently, The Tower was updated on October 18, 2026 and Climb Higher on October 14, 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.*