# TargetTap vs Blue Attack!

The clearest difference is ads: Blue Attack! at none against TargetTap's shown. Blue Attack! also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). TargetTap's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TargetTap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blue Attack! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blue Attack! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of TargetTap's written reviews are positive against 89% of Blue Attack!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TargetTap ships an update every 2 months, Blue Attack! every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TargetTap | Blue Attack! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/targettap/id299671991/reviews) | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-attack/id302278746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **95.1% of reviews** | 89.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Swift Fox Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/293338494) | [Cat in a Box Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600179204) |

## What reviewers say

### TargetTap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/targettap/id299671991)

Test your reflexes in this fast-paced game. Hit red targets to score and build combos, but avoid other colors and missed targets to keep your lives. Survive as long as possible and look for bonus lives.

**Highlights:** Test reflexes, Hit red targets, Build combos, Avoid other targets, Score extra lives, High score survival

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive gameplay
- ⚡ Quick and easy to pick up
- 🎮 Great for competitive play with friends
- 🎨 Nice graphics and clean interface
- ⏱️ Perfect time-killer/casual game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tap detection issues/missed taps
- 😴 Gets boring after extended play
- 📱 Not optimized for iPad
- 💰 Not worth the price point
- ⚠️ Inconsistent difficulty balance

**Reported bugs**

- Tap detection doesn't always register hits on targets
- Red targets sometimes hidden behind other colors
- App crashes frequently
- Update notification persists incorrectly
- Difficulty inconsistency after updates

**Requested features**

- Global leaderboard/online high scores
- Landscape mode support
- iPad version
- Additional game modes or variations
- Multiplayer/WiFi multiplayer support


### Blue Attack!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-attack/id302278746)

Engage in an intergalactic war, piloting your squadron against enemy forces. Collect resources from destroyed ships to upgrade your fleet and customize your vessels. Your mission is to protect your carrier and destroy the enemy's home planet.

**Highlights:** Fully customizable ships, Ship upgrade system, Retro graphical style, Global leaderboards, Multiple control options

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Infinite Mode | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and polished gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 💎 Excellent graphics and visual style
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🔧 Satisfying upgrade system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🕹️ Sensitive controls can be difficult to master
- ⏱️ Campaign mode is too short
- 🔄 Lack of save/checkpoint system in campaign

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on loading screen after recent update
- Score submission glitch preventing leaderboard updates

**Requested features**

- More levels and content for campaign mode
- Ability to select and replay specific campaign levels
- Co-op or multiplayer modes
- More weapon and upgrade options
- Customizable control schemes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TargetTap free?

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

### Is Blue Attack! free?

Blue Attack! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TargetTap or Blue Attack!?

Blue Attack! is rated higher. TargetTap averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Blue Attack! averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do TargetTap or Blue Attack! have ads?

TargetTap shows ads; Blue Attack! does not.

### Which is updated more often, TargetTap or Blue Attack!?

TargetTap ships an update every 2 months, and Blue Attack! every 4 months. Most recently, TargetTap was updated on October 22, 2026 and Blue Attack! on October 23, 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.*