# Silent Swipe vs Notebook Artillery

The clearest difference is rating: Notebook Artillery at 4.5 against Silent Swipe's 3.3. Notebook Artillery also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (149 vs 3). Silent Swipe's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Silent Swipe costs $0.99 and Notebook Artillery $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Notebook Artillery holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook Artillery has 149 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Silent Swipe's written reviews are positive against 82% of Notebook Artillery's.

Silent Swipe ships an update every 11 months, Notebook Artillery every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Silent Swipe | Notebook Artillery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silent-swipe/id1468206651/reviews) | **[4.5 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-artillery/id6497486112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **149** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | #77 |
| Size | 5 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Hindle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057765652) | [Austin Ivansmith](https://appshunter.io/developer/806084714) |

## What reviewers say

### Silent Swipe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silent-swipe/id1468206651)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Paid · Casual, #117 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Navigate a ball through an endless maze by swiping the screen. Enjoy a simple yet challenging arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Swipe to control ball, Endless maze gameplay, Simple arcade mechanics, Challenging navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notebook Artillery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-artillery/id6497486112)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Paid · Casual, #146 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Engage in strategic cannon combat with this arcade-simulation-action game. Adjust firing angle and powder to hit targets or opponents, accounting for wind and random stage layouts. Features hand-drawn art and multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Adjust firing angle and powder, Account for wind and stage layouts, Solo target practice mode, CPU opponent, Local multiplayer vs mode, Hand-drawn game art, Unlockable stickers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Charming hand-drawn visuals
- 🎨 Creative twist on artillery games
- 💡 Simple yet effective mechanics
- 🕹️ Satisfying challenge of mastering angles and power

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤖 Erratic AI behavior
- 🕹️ Controls could be improved for one-handed play
- 🎨 Pixelated terrain graphics
- 🕹️ Lacking difficulty settings or progression

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 12 and 13 on iPad Pro
- Inconsistent animation speeds

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer
- Campaign mode with objectives
- Weapon/tower upgrades
- Customization options
- Special game modes (speed run, boss battles, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Silent Swipe free?

Silent Swipe costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notebook Artillery free?

Notebook Artillery costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Silent Swipe or Notebook Artillery?

Notebook Artillery is rated higher. Silent Swipe averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Notebook Artillery averages 4.5 from 149 ratings.

### Do Silent Swipe or Notebook Artillery have ads?

Notebook Artillery shows ads; Silent Swipe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Silent Swipe or Notebook Artillery?

Silent Swipe ships an update every 11 months, and Notebook Artillery every 2 weeks. Most recently, Silent Swipe was updated on October 29, 2026 and Notebook Artillery on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Silent Swipe or Notebook Artillery?

Silent Swipe currently peaks at #57 in the App Store charts, and Notebook Artillery at #77. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*