Swarm Defender vs The Army
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Intuitive swipe controls
- Connect/disconnect battery
- Power up turrets
- Conserve battery
- Recharge battery
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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!
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.
- Dynamic army upgrades
- Diverse unit types
- Progressive gameplay
- Weekly tournaments & events
- Ever-growing arsenal
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. The Army sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Swarm Defender asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Swarm Defender | The Army |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (11 ratings) | 4.6 (4.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 30.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 4.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 196 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Adknown | FIRE STUDIOS OYUN TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI |
Customer experience
Swarm Defender
The Army
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
Swarm Defender
No in-app purchases
The Army
- 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
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