Nanuleu vs Bivouac
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nanuleu
Control a network of magical trees in this minimalist strategy game. Plant, expand, acquire resources, and defend against enemies to capture points and achieve victory. Features five distinct scenarios for varied gameplay.
- RTS/Tower defense gameplay
- Magical tree network control
- Strategic planting and expansion
- Resource acquisition
- Enemy defense
- Five distinct scenarios
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Nanuleu is a RTS/Tower defense game where you control a network of magical trees that need to survive and defeat the enemies that attempt to destroy them. In this game your only task is to plant, but while doing so you need to choose between expansion, resource acquisition and defense. Your objectives are to capture certain points on the map and destroy your enemies, before it is too late. The game features five different scenarios: First Contact, Invasion, Exploration, Counterattack and Remnants. **Second place winner of the Indie Game Maker Contest 2015. "This is definitely a game that you’ll keep wanting to come back to time and time again." - App Advice "Nanuleu is an excellent strategy game with tower defense elements." - iTopNews
Bivouac
This augmented reality strategy game turns your neighborhood into a tactical battlefield. Claim territory, build supply lines by moving through real space, and conquer areas by strategically placing forts and outposts. Engage in fast-paced matches with multiple game modes and win conditions.
- Augmented reality territory warfare
- Physical movement for gameplay
- Deck-building strategy
- Build forts and outposts
- Supply line network building
- Multiple game modes
- Competitive multiplayer
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BIVOUAC: Real-World Territory Warfare Don't just touch grass; own it! Transform your neighborhood into a tactical battlefield. Bivouac is an AR strategy game where physical movement meets deck-building depth—no couch required. YOUR PARK IS THE BATTLEFIELD Drop forts around you. Extend supply lines by moving through real space. Build outposts and artillery to dominate territory. Every meter you walk strengthens your position—or exposes your weakness. SUPPLY LINES = VICTORY Territory isn't about buildings—it's about networks. Connect structures to create supply lines that score points and sustain your forces. But beware: destroy an enemy's fort and watch their entire chain collapse in 30 seconds of cascading destruction. TACTICAL DEPTH, FAST MATCHES Multiple game modes with different constraints to test your tactical abilities and your endurance. Multiple win conditions mean you have to stay on your toes to win! FREE TO DOMINATE Standard game comes free for everyone. Subscriptions unlock additional game modes and features for you and your opponent! STRATEGY THAT MOVES YOU Whether you're a board game tactician or mobile gaming enthusiast, Bivouac delivers something different: competitive strategy that gets you off the couch and into the world. Built for parks, playgrounds, and parking lots. Designed for players who think while they move. Requires iOS 18.6 or greater. GameCenter account required for multiplayer. Best played outdoors with a good cellular connection. This app uses Apple's standard App Store end user license agreement (EULA), which can be found at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bivouac at Free against Nanuleu's $2.99. Bivouac also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Nanuleu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (71 vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Bivouac is free to download; Nanuleu costs $2.99 up front. Bivouac sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days. Nanuleu asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bivouac holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nanuleu has 71 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Nanuleu ships an update every 2 months, Bivouac every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nanuleu | Bivouac |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (71 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 71 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Selva Interactive | Benjamin Carroll |
Customer experience
Nanuleu
Bivouac
Bugs and requests
Nanuleu
Reported bugs
5 issues- Game doesn't start
- Technical glitches
- Black bars on screen edges
- Laggy performance
- Sound issues (not respecting do not disturb)
Requested features
19 requests- More levels
- More maps
- Online multiplayer mode
- More unit/enemy variety
- Sequel to the game
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- Story mode
- More creative defense trees
- Upgrade trees
- Build walls
- Option to keep an island
- Fix battery drain issue
- Add more towers
- Add more enemies
- More replayability
- More content
- New maps
- New trees
- More games like this
- Expand the game
Bivouac
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Nanuleu
No in-app purchases
Bivouac
- Weekly Subscription$0.297 Days
- Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
- Yearly Subscription$4.991 Year









