# The Same World vs InkTower

The clearest difference is rating: InkTower at 5.0 against The Same World's 3.9. InkTower also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). The Same World's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Same World sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and InkTower sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InkTower holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Same World has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Same World ships an update every 6 weeks, InkTower every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Same World | InkTower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-same-world/id976916334/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inktower-idle-tower-defense/id6806354022/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 15.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rinzz Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/948116526) | [Aliaksandr Yanukovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896265513) |

## What reviewers say

### The Same World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-same-world/id976916334)

A puzzle game where players use wisdom to solve challenges by sliding black and white circles to unify them into the same color. Navigate through increasingly difficult stages with beautiful, carefully crafted scenes. Headphones are recommended for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Brainstorming puzzle mechanics, Beautifully crafted scenes, Poignant story elements, Increasingly difficult stages, Sliding circle mechanics, 1080p visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12 hints + remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Revive | $0.99 | one-time |
| Forever | $0.99 | one-time |
| 72 hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 270 hints | $14.99 | one-time |
| 666 hints | $29.99 | one-time |


### InkTower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inktower-idle-tower-defense/id6806354022)

Engage in a unique idle tower defense game where you draw defenses and weapons in a hand-sketched notebook. Upgrade your arsenal and research new abilities to fend off doodle monsters and progress through different pages.

**Highlights:** Draw walls and cross out enemies, 8 unique doodled weapons, Skill tree with live previews, Page-based progression with events, Customizable towers with earned drawings, Monthly leaderboards and leagues

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Videos | $4.99 | one-time |
| 180 Gems — Good Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Second Desk in the Lab | $4.99 | one-time |
| Speed x3 Forever | $5.99 | one-time |
| 450 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Same World free?

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

### Is InkTower free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Same World or InkTower?

InkTower is rated higher. The Same World averages 3.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while InkTower averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Same World or InkTower have ads?

InkTower shows ads; The Same World does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Same World or InkTower?

The Same World ships an update every 6 weeks, and InkTower every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Same World was updated on November 1, 2026 and InkTower on November 6, 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.*