# Squids Odyssey vs The Army

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squids Odyssey | The Army |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squids-odyssey/id1419974660/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-army/id6476567148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 30.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 348 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [The Game Bakers](https://appshunter.io/developer/467904353) | [FIRE STUDIOS OYUN TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673312720) |

## What reviewers say

### Squids Odyssey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squids-odyssey/id1419974660)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Army

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-army/id6476567148)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ticket 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ticket 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Game Speed Forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pass | $11.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Game Speed | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Gem Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gigantic Gem Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Gem Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 No forced ads
- 🎮 Simple but fun concept
- 🎨 Old school vibe

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- ⏱️ Slow progression and grindy
- 🤖 Poor AI and unit targeting
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and ads
- 🔊 Lack of sound effects

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*