# Arctic Rush vs Notebook Artillery

The clearest difference is rating: Arctic Rush at 5.0 against Notebook Artillery's 4.5. Arctic Rush also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Notebook Artillery's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (148 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Arctic Rush costs $0.99 and Notebook Artillery $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Arctic Rush holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook Artillery has 148 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Arctic Rush's written reviews are positive against 82% of Notebook Artillery's.

Arctic Rush ships an update every 25 months, Notebook Artillery every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arctic Rush | Notebook Artillery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arctic-rush/id1082539893/reviews)** | [4.5 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-artillery/id6497486112/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **148** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 81.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 20 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Hindle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057765652) | [Austin Ivansmith](https://appshunter.io/developer/806084714) |

## What reviewers say

### Arctic Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arctic-rush/id1082539893)

Experience endless flying adventures in a unique Arctic setting. Navigate through the frosty north pole with engaging gameplay. This title offers a straightforward yet captivating experience for players seeking a quick escape.

**Highlights:** Endless flying gameplay, Arctic north pole setting, Unique visual theme, Simple controls, Engaging challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notebook Artillery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-artillery/id6497486112)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in strategic cannon combat with this arcade-simulation-action game. Adjust firing angle and powder to hit targets or opponents, accounting for wind and random stage layouts. Features hand-drawn art and multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Adjust firing angle and powder, Account for wind and stage layouts, Solo target practice mode, CPU opponent, Local multiplayer vs mode, Hand-drawn game art, Unlockable stickers

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Charming hand-drawn visuals
- 🎨 Creative twist on artillery games
- 💡 Simple yet effective mechanics
- 🕹️ Satisfying challenge of mastering angles and power

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤖 Erratic AI behavior
- 🕹️ Controls could be improved for one-handed play
- 🎨 Pixelated terrain graphics
- 🕹️ Lacking difficulty settings or progression

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 12 and 13 on iPad Pro
- Inconsistent animation speeds

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer
- Campaign mode with objectives
- Weapon/tower upgrades
- Customization options
- Special game modes (speed run, boss battles, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arctic Rush free?

Arctic Rush costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notebook Artillery free?

Notebook Artillery costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Arctic Rush or Notebook Artillery?

Arctic Rush is rated higher. Arctic Rush averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Notebook Artillery averages 4.5 from 148 ratings.

### Do Arctic Rush or Notebook Artillery have ads?

Notebook Artillery shows ads; Arctic Rush does not.

### Which is updated more often, Arctic Rush or Notebook Artillery?

Arctic Rush ships an update every 25 months, and Notebook Artillery every 2 weeks. Most recently, Arctic Rush was updated on October 3, 2026 and Notebook Artillery on October 17, 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.*