# ExoArmor vs Norman Lives

The clearest difference is price: Norman Lives at Free against ExoArmor's $4.99. Norman Lives also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 28 months). ExoArmor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Norman Lives is free to download; ExoArmor costs $4.99 up front. Norman Lives sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ExoArmor asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ExoArmor against 5.0 for Norman Lives. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ExoArmor has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

ExoArmor ships an update every 28 months, Norman Lives every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ExoArmor | Norman Lives |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exoarmor/id1486497323/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norman-lives/id6759507674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crucial Fusion, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486497322) | [Joel Brecker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466722019) |

## What reviewers say

### ExoArmor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exoarmor/id1486497323)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Norman Lives

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norman-lives/id6759507674)

Embark on a permadeath survival RPG in a procedurally generated post-apocalyptic world. Battle diverse enemies, collect unique weapons, and level up abilities. Team up with friends for cooperative multiplayer or compete globally on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Permadeath roguelike gameplay, Procedurally generated endless world, 4-player cooperative multiplayer, 16 unique weapons, 20+ enemy types and 4 bosses, Unlockable abilities and customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Hour XP Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dark Commander Skin | $1.89 | one-time |
| 3-Hour XP Boost | $1.89 | one-time |
| Plumber Hero Skin | $1.89 | one-time |
| Swamp Sage Skin | $1.89 | one-time |
| Steel Titan Skin | $1.89 | one-time |
| Pocket Tamer Skin | $1.89 | one-time |
| 1,500 Coins | $2.59 | one-time |
| Survival Kit | $4.00 | one-time |
| 12,000 Coins | $7.95 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ExoArmor free?

ExoArmor costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Norman Lives free?

Norman Lives is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ExoArmor or Norman Lives?

Norman Lives is rated higher. ExoArmor averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Norman Lives averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ExoArmor or Norman Lives have ads?

Neither ExoArmor nor Norman Lives shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ExoArmor or Norman Lives?

ExoArmor ships an update every 28 months, and Norman Lives every 2 days. Most recently, ExoArmor was updated on November 3, 2026 and Norman Lives on November 5, 2026.

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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.*