Comparison

Squids Odyssey vs The Army

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

Head to head
About

Squids Odyssey

Assemble a team of unique heroes for strategic turn-based battles against corrupted sea creatures. Explore diverse environments and utilize your party's strengths to overcome challenges and save your underwater kingdom. Enjoy over 15 hours of gameplay with extensive customization options.

Highlights
  • Team building with 15 unique Squids
  • Strategic turn-based combat
  • 90+ missions and 15+ hours of gameplay
  • Unlockable helmets to boost abilities
  • Diverse battle environments
  • Expert Pro Mode for added challenge
Features
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Build your team of Squid heroes for epic turn-based battles against corrupted crabs and shrimps! Steev and the rest of the Squids are in danger! An infectious ooze is corrupting their world, and this band of unlikely heroes needs to fight back to save their kingdom. Squids Odyssey is not just about gorgeous cartoon art, jaunty music and humorous storytelling: the battles provide a deep challenge as strategy and skill are required to use the environment and the Squids' strengths to lead your team to victory! - Build your party from 15 different Squids in 4 classes: shooters, scouts, troopers, and healers. - Win turn-based battles with strategy and skill, using the environment and your party’s strengths to your advantage - Engage in 90+ missions for more than 15 hours of gameplay, plus an expert Pro Mode that doubles the game length and provides extra challenge. - Boost your heroes abilities with 65+ barmy helmets. - Battle your way through Greek citadels, tropical coral reefs, old West inspired towns and Japanese temples to save your underwater world! No Squids were harmed during the making of this game.

About

The Army

Lead your forces to victory in this idle strategy game. Customize your army with diverse units and dynamic upgrades. Compete in weekly tournaments and events to earn rewards and prove your strategic prowess.

Highlights
  • Dynamic army upgrades
  • Diverse unit types
  • Progressive gameplay
  • Weekly tournaments & events
  • Ever-growing arsenal
Features
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Join the ranks of strategic masters in "The Army," the ultimate idle strategy game where your leadership skills are put to the test! Key Features: Dynamic Army Upgrades: Customize your army with power-ups, health boosts, increased attack speed, and more. Every decision counts! Diverse Unit Types: Expand your army with a variety of units including archers, wizards, healers, and other powerful warriors. Progressive Gameplay: Each defeat is just a step towards greater strength. Upgrade your base stats and start each round stronger and more prepared. Weekly Tournaments & Special Events: Prove your strategic prowess in thrilling tournaments and events. Compete for glory and earn exclusive rewards. Ever-Growing Arsenal: Continuously strengthen your army with unique rewards and powerful upgrades, ensuring that no two battles are the same. About the Game: In "The Army," you'll embark on an epic journey of strategy and management. Your task? To build an invincible army capable of conquering any challenge. With each battle, you'll refine your strategy, upgrade your troops, and push your limits to achieve ultimate victory. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or a newcomer to the genre, "The Army" offers a deep, engaging experience that evolves with your play style. With its intuitive idle mechanics, you can progress even when you're not actively playing. Join "The Army" now and lead your forces to glory! Are you ready to make your mark in the annals of strategy gaming? Download now and start your conquest!

Screenshots

Squids Odyssey4 screens
The Army4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Squids Odyssey at 83% against The Army's 30%. Squids Odyssey also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). The Army's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 25). 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

The Army is free to download; Squids Odyssey costs $3.99 up front. The Army sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Squids Odyssey asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Squids Odyssey holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Army has 4.4K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Squids Odyssey's written reviews are positive against 30% of The Army's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Squids Odyssey versus The Army: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquids OdysseyThe Army
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (25 ratings) — better4.6 (4.4K ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better30.5% of reviews
Number of ratings254.4K — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size348 MB196 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperThe Game BakersFIRE STUDIOS OYUN TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

Squids Odyssey

All ratings25 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

The Army

All ratings4,394 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews466 reviews
Positive30.5%
Neutral12.9%
Negative56.7%

Bugs and requests

Squids Odyssey

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Army

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes after updates
  • Purchased upgrades not working as intended
  • Duplication issues with card unlocks
  • Tournaments become unplayable at higher levels

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to control unit targeting
  • More diverse unit types and strategies
  • Random level generation
  • Faster gameplay speed options
  • Paid ad removal option

In-app purchases

None

Squids Odyssey

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

The Army

One-time13
  • Ticket 1$2.99
  • Starter Gem Pack$4.99
  • Ticket 2$6.99
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  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Game Speed Forever$9.99
  • Medium Gem Pack$9.99
  • Diamond Pass$11.99
  • Large Gem Pack$19.99
  • Ultimate Game Speed$19.99
  • Epic Pack$29.99
  • Mountain Gem Pack$29.99
  • Gigantic Gem Pack$49.99
  • Legendary Gem Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Squids Odyssey free?
Squids Odyssey costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Army free?
The Army is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Squids Odyssey or The Army?
Squids Odyssey is rated higher. Squids Odyssey averages 4.9 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while The Army averages 4.6 from 4.4K ratings.
Do Squids Odyssey or The Army have ads?
Neither Squids Odyssey nor The Army shows ads.

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