Comparison

Swarm Defender vs The Army

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

Head to head
About

Swarm Defender

A new turret defense game where players swipe to manage battery connections to turrets. Power up defenses by creating multiple connections or conserve energy by breaking them. Recharge your battery by connecting to external energy sources to fend off an incoming swarm.

Highlights
  • Intuitive swipe controls
  • Connect/disconnect battery
  • Power up turrets
  • Conserve battery
  • Recharge battery
Features
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Download Swarm Defender, the fun and new turret defense game where you swipe to make and break connections from your battery to your turrets. This game is great for those who enjoy managing resources and units to try and beat the odds! - Intuitive swipe controls to connect or disconnect your battery - Power up your turrets with multiple connections to increase your fire rate - Break connections to conserve your battery - Connect to other energy sources to recharge your battery Get Swarm Defender today, and help prevent the swarm from destroying your turrets!

About

The Army

Lead your forces to victory in this idle strategy game. Customize your army with diverse units and dynamic upgrades. Compete in weekly tournaments and events to earn rewards and prove your strategic prowess.

Highlights
  • Dynamic army upgrades
  • Diverse unit types
  • Progressive gameplay
  • Weekly tournaments & events
  • Ever-growing arsenal
Features
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Join the ranks of strategic masters in "The Army," the ultimate idle strategy game where your leadership skills are put to the test! Key Features: Dynamic Army Upgrades: Customize your army with power-ups, health boosts, increased attack speed, and more. Every decision counts! Diverse Unit Types: Expand your army with a variety of units including archers, wizards, healers, and other powerful warriors. Progressive Gameplay: Each defeat is just a step towards greater strength. Upgrade your base stats and start each round stronger and more prepared. Weekly Tournaments & Special Events: Prove your strategic prowess in thrilling tournaments and events. Compete for glory and earn exclusive rewards. Ever-Growing Arsenal: Continuously strengthen your army with unique rewards and powerful upgrades, ensuring that no two battles are the same. About the Game: In "The Army," you'll embark on an epic journey of strategy and management. Your task? To build an invincible army capable of conquering any challenge. With each battle, you'll refine your strategy, upgrade your troops, and push your limits to achieve ultimate victory. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or a newcomer to the genre, "The Army" offers a deep, engaging experience that evolves with your play style. With its intuitive idle mechanics, you can progress even when you're not actively playing. Join "The Army" now and lead your forces to glory! Are you ready to make your mark in the annals of strategy gaming? Download now and start your conquest!

Screenshots

Swarm Defender4 screens
The Army4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Swarm Defender at 80% against The Army's 30%. Swarm Defender also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). The Army's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. The Army sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Swarm Defender asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Army holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Army has 4.4K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Swarm Defender's written reviews are positive against 30% of The Army's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swarm Defender ships an update every 5 months, The Army every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Swarm Defender versus The Army: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwarm DefenderThe Army
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (11 ratings)4.6 (4.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better30.5% of reviews
Number of ratings114.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB196 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperAdknownFIRE STUDIOS OYUN TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

Swarm Defender

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

The Army

All ratings4,394 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews466 reviews
Positive30.5%
Neutral12.9%
Negative56.7%

Bugs and requests

Swarm Defender

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Army

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes after updates
  • Purchased upgrades not working as intended
  • Duplication issues with card unlocks
  • Tournaments become unplayable at higher levels

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to control unit targeting
  • More diverse unit types and strategies
  • Random level generation
  • Faster gameplay speed options
  • Paid ad removal option

In-app purchases

None

Swarm Defender

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

The Army

One-time13
  • Ticket 1$2.99
  • Starter Gem Pack$4.99
  • Ticket 2$6.99
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  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Game Speed Forever$9.99
  • Medium Gem Pack$9.99
  • Diamond Pass$11.99
  • Large Gem Pack$19.99
  • Ultimate Game Speed$19.99
  • Epic Pack$29.99
  • Mountain Gem Pack$29.99
  • Gigantic Gem Pack$49.99
  • Legendary Gem Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Swarm Defender free?
Swarm Defender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Army free?
The Army is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Swarm Defender or The Army?
The Army is rated higher. Swarm Defender averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while The Army averages 4.6 from 4.4K ratings.
Do Swarm Defender or The Army have ads?
Swarm Defender shows ads; The Army does not.
Which is updated more often, Swarm Defender or The Army?
Swarm Defender ships an update every 5 months, and The Army every 3 days. Most recently, Swarm Defender was updated on October 8, 2026 and The Army on October 27, 2026.

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