# Tentacle Wars ™ vs Real Time Shields

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tentacle Wars ™ at 90% against Real Time Shields's 37%. Tentacle Wars ™ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Real Time Shields's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tentacle Wars ™ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Real Time Shields sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Real Time Shields holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.1K and 20K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Tentacle Wars ™'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Real Time Shields's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tentacle Wars ™ | Real Time Shields |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tentacle-wars/id1065786902/reviews) | **[4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-shields/id1488739987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.1K | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.6% of reviews** | 37.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 373 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) |

## What reviewers say

### Tentacle Wars ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tentacle-wars/id1065786902)

Engage in a microscopic strategy game within an alien organism. Control antibody cells to capture enemy cells by drawing DNA tentacles, managing energy, and defending against an intelligent opponent. Features a campaign mode and online multiplayer battles.

**Highlights:** Microscopic battlefield gameplay, Single-player campaign with 80 missions, Draw DNA tentacles to capture cells, Energy management and attack boosting, Intelligent enemy AI, Online multiplayer battles, Retina display support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vaccine 5 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vaccine 15 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Challenging yet rewarding levels
- 💡 Unique and interesting concept
- 🎮 Addictive and entertaining
- 🕹️ Good strategy elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent difficulty
- 🔍 Some levels feel impossible without using vaccines
- 📢 Frequent ads can be disruptive
- 🔋 Ads drain battery life
- 🔒 No option to remove ads after purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer mode not working for some users
- Saved progress not carrying over after reinstalls

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Level creator or editor
- Multiplayer mode improvements
- Difficulty settings or an easy mode
- Ability to disable ads after purchase


### Real Time Shields

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-time-shields/id1488739987)

Defend your base by drawing defensive formations in real-time. Your troops will follow your commands as waves of invaders attack from various angles. Upgrade your units and equipment to survive increasingly challenging battles and defeat epic bosses.

**Highlights:** Draw defensive formations, Real-time troop command, Wave-based enemy attacks, Unit and equipment upgrades, Physics-based combat, Epic boss fights

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins (Tier) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 0) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 1) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (Interstitials) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (Rewarded) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Early Adopter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 2) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 3) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spartan Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Tier 4) | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great concept
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 💰 Good value for free game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive and boring
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔒 Lack of strategy
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrades and progress not saving
- Ads not working properly
- Performance issues and lag

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Increased difficulty and challenge
- New unit types and formations
- Customization options
- Endless/survival mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tentacle Wars ™ free?

Tentacle Wars ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Real Time Shields free?

Real Time Shields is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tentacle Wars ™ or Real Time Shields?

Real Time Shields is rated higher. Tentacle Wars ™ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Real Time Shields averages 4.7 from 20K ratings.

### Do Tentacle Wars ™ or Real Time Shields have ads?

Real Time Shields shows ads; Tentacle Wars ™ does not.

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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.*