Comparison

Draw2Play AR vs ARmies

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

Head to head
About

Draw2Play AR

Create characters and bring them to life in your real-world environment using augmented reality. Draw figures like people or sheep, and watch them interact with your surroundings to defend a power plant from robot attacks.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality gameplay
  • Draw characters to life
  • Defend power plant from robots
  • Resource management for drawing
  • Interactive character creation
Features
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To have extraordinary augmented reality experiences on iOS, you will have to try Draw2Play AR. Draw2Play AR provides a revolutionary way to play game on mobile – you simply draw to play... You can draw a person or a sheep on an iOS device using a fingertip, and watch as the character becomes live in your world with you on the desk, on the floor or on the beach. This next generation AR game is a truly magic app taking advantages of the amazing features on iOS. Before you play, please enjoy the tutorial first. Your mission is to protect the power plant from the robots’ attacks. You can simply draw men, they will drive the artillery to destroy the robots and keep your base safe. Energy is the essential resource for you to draw either a man or a sheep or shooting. You can just draw some sheep, these sheep are more than happy to drive the power plant for you, then you will get some energy. For a unique gaming experience at your fingertips, download the app and start your adventure! This is my personal part-time project, so it took a lot of efforts to finish it. I wish the game can put a smile on your face.

About

ARmies

Engage in real-time tabletop strategy battles by bringing a sci-fi battlefield to life in your environment. Command diverse units, manage resources, and outsmart opponents in immersive augmented reality combat.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer combat
  • Augmented reality battlefield
  • Local multiplayer via QR code
  • Single-player training mode
  • Diverse unit classes (Soldiers, Tanks, Turrets)
  • Resource management and deployment
Features
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TAKE THE BATTLEFIELD INTO REAL LIFE! Command your army in the most immersive augmented reality strategy game on mobile. Scan a flat surface and watch a sci-fi battlefield rise on your table or floor. Deploy units in real-time battles, manage your economy, upgrade your army and crush the enemy base. In AR you can literally walk around the war and watch it from every angle, or play in classic top-down mode anywhere, no table needed. ARmies is free to download and play; some game items can also be purchased for real money. If you don't want to use in-app purchases, please disable them in your device's settings. REAL-TIME AR BATTLES Tap to deploy, or drag to draw whole squads onto the field. Earn gold every second, read the battlefield, counter your opponent's push and defend your base while breaking theirs. Rocks block line of fire. Use the terrain as cover in your battle strategy. COMMAND FOUR UNIQUE UNITS ● Soldier: fast melee swarmer that runs quicker with every level ● Hovertank: heavy armor that fires faster as it levels up ● Turret: stationary defense with ever-growing range ● Raven: an explosive drone with a widening blast that can strike the enemy base directly Every level-up gives each unit its own identity. Build the right mix, master your strategy, win the war. UPGRADE YOUR ARMY Win battles to earn coins, cards and stars. Level up your units and your base, climb the Star Road, collect daily victory bonuses and open a reward chest after every match. CHALLENGE A FRIEND IN LOCAL MULTIPLAYER Host a battle and let a friend join in seconds by scanning a QR code on the same Wi-Fi. Both players' unit levels are pooled and split evenly, so every multiplayer match is fair and different. Pure strategy decides the winner. OUTSMART THE BOTS Fight a bot commander that manages its own economy, reads the field, counters your tactics, sends soldier waves and defends its base. The difficulty grows as you climb and some matches show no mercy. PLAY ANYWHERE AR mode is optional: play in classic top-down view on the go, then switch to AR at home with one tap. Point your phone and let the war begin. Download ARmies now. Real-time strategy has never felt this real! Notice of access permission: ARmies may ask for camera permission, used only for the optional AR mode and for scanning a friend's QR code. The entire game can be played without granting camera access. Need help or have feedback? Contact us: contact@bigmobilegames.com Privacy Policy & Terms of Service: https://bigmobilegames.com/privacypolicies/armies.html

Screenshots

Draw2Play AR4 screens
ARmies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ARmies at 5.0 against Draw2Play AR's 3.4. Draw2Play AR's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Draw2Play AR sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ARmies sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ARmies holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Draw2Play AR versus ARmies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDraw2Play ARARmies
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB233 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperAdvanced Draw Tech LimitedBig Mobile Games

Customer experience

Draw2Play AR

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

ARmies

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Draw2Play AR

One-time3
  • Small Oil 100$0.99
  • Medium Oil 500$3.99
  • Large Oil 1000$6.99
6 purchases

ARmies

One-time6
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • 3000 Coins$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Premium Pack$7.99
  • 7000 Coins$9.99
  • Legendary Pack$14.99

Questions

Is Draw2Play AR free?
Draw2Play AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ARmies free?
ARmies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Draw2Play AR or ARmies?
ARmies is rated higher. Draw2Play AR averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ARmies averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Draw2Play AR or ARmies have ads?
Neither Draw2Play AR nor ARmies shows ads.

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