Comparison

ExoArmor vs Cardwheel

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

Head to head
About

ExoArmor

Engage in intense, self-contained battles defending cities from invasion. This arcade-style game offers fluid graphics and multiple difficulty modes, including a unique shield mode. It's designed for quick play sessions with a focus on reflexes and strategy.

Highlights
  • Defend 30 cities
  • Short, intense battles
  • Easy-to-learn gameplay
  • 4 difficulty modes
  • Shield mode
  • Fluid graphics
Features
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Defend 30 cities in self-contained battles that pit your reflexes against an increasingly formidable invasion. Easy-to-learn gameplay. Short but intense battles. Optional challenges. 4 difficulty modes: - Normal, Easy & Easier progressively ease the original single-hit challenge - Shield mode absorbs all detonations – just do your best! Fluid graphics inspired by classic arcade space shooters. Supports all devices running at least iOS 11.0. You will prevail.

About

Cardwheel

A roguelite game where players spin a wheel, drop balls, and match colors to score points. Strategize with unique wheels, shop for upgrades, and overcome challenging boss encounters in this addictive, replayable experience.

Highlights
  • Spinning wheel gameplay
  • Color matching for scores
  • Unique wheel selection
  • Shop for jokers and card packs
  • Boss challenges with modifiers
  • Endless strategic combos
Features
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Spin. Drop. Score. Cardwheel is a fun roguelite where you drop balls into a big spin wheel. Each run begins with choosing a wheel, and each wheel changes the difficulty and how you play. How it works: * Choose Your Wheel: Each wheel gives you a unique setup and starting resources. * Make Your Choice: Enter the next round, or skip it for powerful bonuses like cash, free card packs, or guaranteed rare jokers in the shop. * Spin for Score: Drop 6 balls into a wheel of 4 colors. Match colors to rack up chips, multiply your total, and try to clear the round’s score goal. However, be cautious, as your spins are limited. * Shop & Upgrade: Between rounds, visit the shop to buy jokers and card packs. Jokers twist the rules (e.g., more chips for red balls, multipliers for pairs), while card packs change how balls, slots, or colors behave. * Boss Challenges: Every three rounds, face a unique twist. Some colors stop scoring, modifiers shut down, or jokers get disabled. Adapt fast; there are 8 bosses to beat. Why you’ll love Cardwheel * Endless strategic combos from jokers, packs, and spins * Every run feels different with new wheels and modifiers * Challenging roguelite loop: risk, reward, and adaptation * Simple to learn, endlessly replayable Spin the wheel. Build your deck of tricks. Outwit the bosses. Can you survive the full run and conquer all 8?

Screenshots

ExoArmor4 screens
Cardwheel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ExoArmor at 100% against Cardwheel's 43%. ExoArmor also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Cardwheel's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 28 months). 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

Cardwheel is free to download; ExoArmor costs $4.99 up front. Cardwheel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ExoArmor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ExoArmor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ExoArmor's written reviews are positive against 43% of Cardwheel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ExoArmor ships an update every 28 months, Cardwheel every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
ExoArmor versus Cardwheel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExoArmorCardwheel
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (11 ratings) — better3.4 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better42.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1145 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB101 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCrucial Fusion, Inc.nitzan.games LLC

Customer experience

ExoArmor

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cardwheel

All ratings38 ratings
Positive57.9%
Neutral15.8%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral15.0%
Negative42.5%

In-app purchases

None

ExoArmor

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cardwheel

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is ExoArmor free?
ExoArmor costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cardwheel free?
Cardwheel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ExoArmor or Cardwheel?
ExoArmor is rated higher. ExoArmor averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Cardwheel averages 3.4 from 45 ratings.
Do ExoArmor or Cardwheel have ads?
Neither ExoArmor nor Cardwheel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ExoArmor or Cardwheel?
ExoArmor ships an update every 28 months, and Cardwheel every 8 days. Most recently, ExoArmor was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cardwheel on October 22, 2026.

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