- January 14, 2023
- Popcore
Tap to Build
Platforms
About
"Tap to Build" is a single-player puzzle game where players tap on a red button to spawn crates, collect resources, and merge them to advance and unlock new areas and resources. The goal is to build an empire with advanced resources and cute worker-assisted buildings. However, the game is plagued with annoying ads. Players must navigate through these distractions to enjoy the game's merging and building features fully.







- The game is fun and addictive, providing a great way to pass the time.
- Players appreciate the lack of energy limits, allowing for extended play sessions.
- The graphics and art style are cute and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game is plagued by excessive ads, with interruptions occurring every few minutes, making it frustrating to play.
- Many players report losing progress frequently, with resets occurring after closing the app.
- In-game purchases, such as ad removal, do not effectively eliminate ads, leading to dissatisfaction among players.
monetization
390 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with many players reporting that even after paying for an ad-free experience, they still encounter frequent pop-ups and mandatory ads. Users express frustration over the overwhelming number of ads, which disrupt gameplay and often lead to a feeling of being forced to watch ads to progress, making the game nearly unplayable for some. Overall, while some players appreciate the option to pay for ad removal, they feel that the implementation is misleading and does not effectively eliminate the ad experience.
“It's so addictive and worth paying for no ads because then you really do have control over if you want to watch one for extra benefits or not.”
“The game is fun but I spent $4 for no ads and I still get them.”
“No ads should mean no ads.”
“The amount of ads and pop-ups to try to make you watch even more ads is absolutely abhorrent!”
“Paid for ad removal, still have to watch ads.”
“You get bombarded with ads every 30 seconds.”