# hocus 2 vs Notebook Artillery

The clearest difference is ads: hocus 2 at none against Notebook Artillery's shown. Notebook Artillery's advantage is chart position (#76 vs unranked) and ratings volume (148 vs 22). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

hocus 2 costs $2.99 and Notebook Artillery $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for hocus 2 against 4.5 for Notebook Artillery. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook Artillery has 148 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of hocus 2's written reviews are positive against 82% of Notebook Artillery's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | hocus 2 | Notebook Artillery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hocus-2/id1532229040/reviews) | **[4.5 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-artillery/id6497486112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **148** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 81.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#76** |
| Size | 107 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GAMEBRAIN YAZILIM TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822763537) | [Austin Ivansmith](https://appshunter.io/developer/806084714) |

## What reviewers say

### hocus 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hocus-2/id1532229040)

Experience a puzzle game with dynamic mechanics and creative solutions. Explore 85 handcrafted levels featuring new illusion combinations and unique challenges.

**Highlights:** 85 hand-crafted creative levels, 9 different mechanics, Dynamic gameplay, Illusion combinations, Creative solving possibilities

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notebook Artillery

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

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Paid · Casual, #153 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 hocus 2 free?

hocus 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notebook Artillery free?

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

### Which has better reviews, hocus 2 or Notebook Artillery?

Notebook Artillery is rated higher. hocus 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Notebook Artillery averages 4.5 from 148 ratings.

### Do hocus 2 or Notebook Artillery have ads?

Notebook Artillery shows ads; hocus 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, hocus 2 or Notebook Artillery?

hocus 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Notebook Artillery every 2 weeks. Most recently, hocus 2 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Notebook Artillery on October 17, 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.*