Comparison

Nanuleu vs Bivouac

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • RTS/Tower defense gameplay
  • Magical tree network control
  • Strategic planting and expansion
  • Resource acquisition
  • Enemy defense
  • Five distinct scenarios
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality territory warfare
  • Physical movement for gameplay
  • Deck-building strategy
  • Build forts and outposts
  • Supply line network building
  • Multiple game modes
  • Competitive multiplayer
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Nanuleu4 screens
Bivouac4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Nanuleu versus Bivouac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNanuleuBivouac
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (71 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings71 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB26 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperSelva InteractiveBenjamin Carroll

Customer experience

Nanuleu

All ratings71 ratings
Positive76.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive55.1%
Neutral11.5%
Negative33.3%

Bivouac

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 14 more
  • 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

None

Nanuleu

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bivouac

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$0.297 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Nanuleu free?
Nanuleu costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bivouac free?
Bivouac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nanuleu or Bivouac?
Bivouac is rated higher. Nanuleu averages 4.1 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Bivouac averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Nanuleu or Bivouac have ads?
Neither Nanuleu nor Bivouac shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nanuleu or Bivouac?
Nanuleu ships an update every 2 months, and Bivouac every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nanuleu was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bivouac on October 10, 2026.

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