Comparison

Planet Attack AR vs ARmies

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

Head to head
About

Planet Attack AR

Features
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Planet Attack AR, is a simple shooter game in Augmented Reality, progress through missions and worlds and interact with your physical environment in this action packed casual game. The game offers two modes AR mode and Classic mode, as well as exciting game mechanics. For best performance the game requires a high end device to run the high end graphics, and Augmented Reality capabilities The game followes a story of a futurestic world where the player is a prisoner helping to fight thier way to freedoom. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ARmies

Engage in real-time tabletop strategy battles by bringing a sci-fi battlefield to life in your environment. Command diverse units, manage resources, and outsmart opponents in immersive augmented reality combat.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer combat
  • Augmented reality battlefield
  • Local multiplayer via QR code
  • Single-player training mode
  • Diverse unit classes (Soldiers, Tanks, Turrets)
  • Resource management and deployment
Features
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TAKE THE BATTLEFIELD INTO REAL LIFE! Command your army in the most immersive augmented reality strategy game on mobile. Scan a flat surface and watch a sci-fi battlefield rise on your table or floor. Deploy units in real-time battles, manage your economy, upgrade your army and crush the enemy base. In AR you can literally walk around the war and watch it from every angle, or play in classic top-down mode anywhere, no table needed. ARmies is free to download and play; some game items can also be purchased for real money. If you don't want to use in-app purchases, please disable them in your device's settings. REAL-TIME AR BATTLES Tap to deploy, or drag to draw whole squads onto the field. Earn gold every second, read the battlefield, counter your opponent's push and defend your base while breaking theirs. Rocks block line of fire. Use the terrain as cover in your battle strategy. COMMAND FOUR UNIQUE UNITS ● Soldier: fast melee swarmer that runs quicker with every level ● Hovertank: heavy armor that fires faster as it levels up ● Turret: stationary defense with ever-growing range ● Raven: an explosive drone with a widening blast that can strike the enemy base directly Every level-up gives each unit its own identity. Build the right mix, master your strategy, win the war. UPGRADE YOUR ARMY Win battles to earn coins, cards and stars. Level up your units and your base, climb the Star Road, collect daily victory bonuses and open a reward chest after every match. CHALLENGE A FRIEND IN LOCAL MULTIPLAYER Host a battle and let a friend join in seconds by scanning a QR code on the same Wi-Fi. Both players' unit levels are pooled and split evenly, so every multiplayer match is fair and different. Pure strategy decides the winner. OUTSMART THE BOTS Fight a bot commander that manages its own economy, reads the field, counters your tactics, sends soldier waves and defends its base. The difficulty grows as you climb and some matches show no mercy. PLAY ANYWHERE AR mode is optional: play in classic top-down view on the go, then switch to AR at home with one tap. Point your phone and let the war begin. Download ARmies now. Real-time strategy has never felt this real! Notice of access permission: ARmies may ask for camera permission, used only for the optional AR mode and for scanning a friend's QR code. The entire game can be played without granting camera access. Need help or have feedback? Contact us: contact@bigmobilegames.com Privacy Policy & Terms of Service: https://bigmobilegames.com/privacypolicies/armies.html

Screenshots

Planet Attack AR4 screens
ARmies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ARmies at none against Planet Attack AR's shown. Planet Attack AR's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Planet Attack AR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and ARmies sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planet Attack AR ships an update every 4 weeks, ARmies every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Planet Attack AR versus ARmies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanet Attack ARARmies
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size297 MB233 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperCtrlArt llcBig Mobile Games

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Planet Attack AR

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock all levels & weapons$0.991 Month
6 purchases

ARmies

One-time6
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • 3000 Coins$4.99
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  • Premium Pack$7.99
  • 7000 Coins$9.99
  • Legendary Pack$14.99

Questions

Is Planet Attack AR free?
Planet Attack AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ARmies free?
ARmies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Planet Attack AR or ARmies have ads?
Planet Attack AR shows ads; ARmies does not.
Which is updated more often, Planet Attack AR or ARmies?
Planet Attack AR ships an update every 4 weeks, and ARmies every 3 weeks. Most recently, Planet Attack AR was updated on November 3, 2026 and ARmies on October 31, 2026.

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