Comparison

Takeover vs Swarm Game

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

Head to head
About

Takeover

A rebuilt strategy classic offering 600 adventure levels and offline multiplayer. Conquer territories, unlock tokens, and master tactics with modern visuals and smooth gameplay. Play anywhere, even without internet.

Highlights
  • 600 adventure levels
  • Offline multiplayer (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Direct)
  • Local pass-and-play mode
  • Modern visuals and animations
  • Strategic territory control gameplay
  • No internet required for multiplayer
Features
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NEW FOR 2025: Takeover – Completely Rebuilt Strategy Classic Experience the legendary strategy game like never before. Takeover has been rebuilt from the ground up with 600 all-new adventure levels, offline multiplayer, and stunning modern visuals. GAME MODES • Solo Adventure: 600 levels across 10 unique worlds • Nearby Multiplayer: Play offline with Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Direct • Local Game: Pass-and-play on one device • Multiple AI difficulty levels and board sizes ADVENTURE MODE Face off against cunning AI opponents as you conquer 600 increasingly challenging levels. Unlock animated tokens, master strategic patterns, and prove your tactical skills against The Gambler, The Brawler, and The Guardian. NO INTERNET REQUIRED Play multiplayer games anywhere – on flights, road trips, or off the grid. Nearby multiplayer uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct to connect with friends without needing cellular data or Wi-Fi networks. MODERN DESIGN Rebuilt with stunning visuals, smooth 60fps gameplay, and beautiful animations. Optimized for iPhone and iPad with full dark mode support. STRATEGIC DEPTH Easy to learn, endlessly rewarding. Claim squares to expand your territory and outmaneuver opponents. Every match offers fresh tactical challenges – no two games play the same. The strategy classic returns. Download now and start your takeover today! Mac and Apple TV versions coming soon.

About

Swarm Game

Engage in real-time strategy battles across the Hive Universe. Grow your bug army, upgrade your hives, and conquer territories. Compete with players worldwide or team up with friends in this bug-themed conquest.

Highlights
  • Upgradable Hives
  • Multiple Enemies
  • Multiplayer Free for All & Teams
  • Leaderboards
  • Purchasable Content
  • Adjustable Game Speed
  • Tons of Maps
Features
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An RTS Strategy Game. Conquer the Hive Universe with your bugs! Take Hives, make more Bugs, and conquer more Hives! -Upgradable Hives - Form your strategy -Multiple Enemies - Strategize the timings of your attacks -Multiplayer Free for All & Teams - Play with your friends -Leaderboards - Compete with the world -Purchasable Content - Enhance the game -Adjustable Game Speed - Fit your game play style -Tons of Maps - Play for Hours And much more!

Screenshots

Takeover4 screens
Swarm Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Swarm Game at 4.8 against Takeover's 4.3. Swarm Game also leads on ratings volume (41 vs 10). Takeover's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Takeover sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Swarm Game sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Swarm Game holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 41 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Takeover's written reviews are positive against 95% of Swarm Game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Takeover ships an update every 3 days, Swarm Game every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Takeover versus Swarm Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTakeoverSwarm Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (10 ratings)4.8 (41 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better95.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1041 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB298 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer404 SoftwareEvan Carr

Customer experience

Takeover

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Swarm Game

All ratings41 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Takeover

One-time3
  • 100 Diamonds$0.99
  • 250 Diamonds$1.99
  • Large Diamond Pack$4.99
12 purchases

Swarm Game

One-time12
  • Grieg Maps$1.99
  • Tchaikovsky Maps$1.99
  • Hymns Maps$1.99
Show 9 more
  • Mozart Maps$1.99
  • Vivaldi Maps$1.99
  • Bach Maps$1.99
  • Christmas Maps$2.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Espionage Expansion$4.99
  • War Expansion$4.99
  • Colonies$5.99
  • Everything Bundle$12.00

Questions

Is Takeover free?
Takeover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swarm Game free?
Swarm Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Takeover or Swarm Game?
Swarm Game is rated higher. Takeover averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Swarm Game averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.
Do Takeover or Swarm Game have ads?
Swarm Game shows ads; Takeover does not.
Which is updated more often, Takeover or Swarm Game?
Takeover ships an update every 3 days, and Swarm Game every 2 weeks. Most recently, Takeover was updated on October 12, 2026 and Swarm Game on October 20, 2026.

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