# Townscaper vs Notebook Artillery

The clearest difference is ads: Townscaper at none against Notebook Artillery's shown. Townscaper also leads on ratings volume (963 vs 148). Notebook Artillery's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Townscaper costs $4.99 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 — 4.5 for Townscaper against 4.5 for Notebook Artillery. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Townscaper has 963 ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 82% and 82% positive.

Townscaper ships an update every 3 months, Notebook Artillery every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Townscaper | Notebook Artillery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (963 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townscaper/id1549531491/reviews)** | [4.5 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-artillery/id6497486112/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **963** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 81.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #32 |
| Size | 75 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raw Fury](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118513353) | [Austin Ivansmith](https://appshunter.io/developer/806084714) |

## What reviewers say

### Townscaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townscaper/id1549531491)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Casual, #56 Top Paid · Simulation, #154 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Create charming island towns with intricate streets and diverse structures. This digital toy allows you to place colored blocks and watch them transform into houses, arches, and bridges, forming beautiful urban landscapes without any specific objectives.

**Highlights:** Build island towns block by block, Algorithmic structure generation, Create streets, houses, and bridges, Experiment with color palettes, No goals or gameplay, Focus on building and beauty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌇 Beautiful and relaxing game
- 🕰️ Calming and stress-relieving
- 🎨 Satisfying creative experience
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎇 Lovely visual details and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited build area and height
- 🎨 Lack of customization options
- 🤖 Absence of interactive elements (people, vehicles, etc.)
- 💰 Perceived high price for the content provided

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional performance issues and lag
- Difficulty deleting or modifying existing structures

**Requested features**

- Add different architectural styles and building types
- Implement terrain options (grass, sand, hills, etc.)
- Allow for more control over camera and view
- Include people, animals, and other interactive elements
- Provide a way to save/export created towns


### Notebook Artillery

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

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Paid · Casual, #71 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 Townscaper free?

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

### Is Notebook Artillery free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Townscaper or Notebook Artillery?

Townscaper is rated higher. Townscaper averages 4.5 out of 5 from 963 ratings, while Notebook Artillery averages 4.5 from 148 ratings.

### Do Townscaper or Notebook Artillery have ads?

Notebook Artillery shows ads; Townscaper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Townscaper or Notebook Artillery?

Townscaper ships an update every 3 months, and Notebook Artillery every 2 weeks. Most recently, Townscaper was updated on October 27, 2026 and Notebook Artillery on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Townscaper or Notebook Artillery?

Townscaper currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and Notebook Artillery at #32. 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.*