Comparison

Sci vs Ares Alpha

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

Head to head
About

Sci

Connect to your Sci-Fi Board paintball marker via Bluetooth to adjust settings and view performance statistics directly from your iOS device. Monitor your marker's data and customize its functions remotely.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Marker settings adjustment
  • Statistical data viewing
  • iOS device integration
  • Remote marker control
Features
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This app lets you connect to the Sci-Fi Board via bluetooth. Connect to your marker, change the marker settings, and see statistical data from your iOS device.

About

Ares Alpha

Coordinate your team in airsoft and milsim games with real-time teammate tracking, command hierarchy, and mission updates. Navigate the battlefield effectively, reduce friendly fire, and receive or send orders instantly. Supports large-scale events and custom maps.

Highlights
  • Real-time teammate tracking
  • Teammate status indicators
  • Hierarchical command structure
  • Mission and order transmission
  • Customizable battlefield maps
  • Support for large-scale events
  • In-game notifications
Features
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Ares Alpha brings real-time position of your teammates, a hierarchical chain of command, mission updates from the game organizer, as well as transmission of information to the team leaders on the battlefield. Features: * Realtime tracking of your teammates on the battlefield map * View status of your teammates (dead/alive/medic needed/support) * Easier navigation on the battlefield, depending on the position of your teammates (reduces the risk of friendly fire) * Receive orders from your commanders / Send orders to your subordinates * You can create customized maps of the battlefield on app website for each game/event (ares-alpha.com) * Supports large events with hundreds, or even thousands of players * You can create a detailed chain of command, from generals to soldiers. * Phone notifications for new objectives or orders. * Perks to improve the gameplay * Player profile management * Club management * Electronic props * Multiple game mode: Quick game, Event, Battle Royale, Countdown Recommendations: * We recommend the use of an external power bank four your phone. Depending of your phone model there's a chance Ares Alpha will automatically be closed after a longer standby time. Using a power bank, you will avoid this type of situation, ensuring yourself basically unlimited use of Ares during the game. * To avoid accidents during the game we recommend the use of a protective cover for your phone. * We recommend the use of a Bluetooth smart band for receiving app notifications. The app was successfully tested on a Xiaomi Mi Smart Band, but any other type that allows app notifications should work. Ares Alpha it's heavy optimized to work on areas with poor levels of phone signal. But, in the rare cases where you don't have any mobile data access, Ares Alpha won't work. Warning: Ares Alpha is designed for airsoft and paintball activities. Do not use it in any other situations like touristic orientation. www.ares-alpha.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sci1 screens
Ares Alpha4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sci at 5.0 against Ares Alpha's 4.0. Sci also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Ares Alpha's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Ares Alpha sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sci asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sci holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Sci's written reviews are positive against 64% of Ares Alpha's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sci ships an update monthly, Ares Alpha every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sci versus Ares Alpha: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSciAres Alpha
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (15 ratings) — better4.0 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1530 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB218 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrandon McMahanTdasoft International SRL

Customer experience

Sci

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ares Alpha

All ratings30 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral12.1%
Negative24.2%

In-app purchases

None

Sci

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Ares Alpha

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Sci free?
Sci is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ares Alpha free?
Ares Alpha is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sci or Ares Alpha?
Sci is rated higher. Sci averages 5.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Ares Alpha averages 4.0 from 30 ratings.
Do Sci or Ares Alpha have ads?
Ares Alpha shows ads; Sci does not.
Which is updated more often, Sci or Ares Alpha?
Sci ships an update monthly, and Ares Alpha every 4 days. Most recently, Sci was updated on October 11, 2026 and Ares Alpha on October 15, 2026.

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