# Vikings vs Cannon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vikings at none against Cannon's 1. Vikings also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cannon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vikings asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vikings ships an update every 9 days, Cannon every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vikings | Cannon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cannon-ball-strike-blast/id6503200740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 383 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dan Troselj](https://appshunter.io/developer/1411337309) | [Maksym Mykhailenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691762652) |

## What reviewers say

### Vikings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vikings/id1550067321)

Hurl weapons like hammers and axes to defeat dark elves and free frozen friends. This physics-based game challenges players to break objects and clear levels.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Weapon throwing mechanics, Level-based progression, Object destruction, Norse-inspired theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cannon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cannon-ball-strike-blast/id6503200740)

Aim your cannons and strategically collapse structures to defeat alien invaders. Use your finger to guide projectiles, manage limited ammo, and unlock new cannons. Enjoy addictive gameplay with stunning graphics and chain reactions.

**Highlights:** 3D Physics-based gameplay, Strategic destruction of structures, Unlockable cannons and upgrades, Chain reactions and logic puzzles, Offline and Facebook multiplayer, HD graphics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vikings free?

Vikings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cannon free?

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

### Do Vikings or Cannon have ads?

Both Vikings and Cannon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vikings or Cannon?

Vikings ships an update every 9 days, and Cannon every 4 months. Most recently, Vikings was updated on October 10, 2026 and Cannon on October 11, 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.*
