# Takeover vs Swarm Game

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Takeover | Swarm Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeover/id299967205/reviews) | **[4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swarm-game/id6466558362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 95.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 298 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [404 Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/299967208) | [Evan Carr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686736003) |

## What reviewers say

### Takeover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeover/id299967205)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Diamond Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


### Swarm Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swarm-game/id6466558362)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grieg Maps | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tchaikovsky Maps | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hymns Maps | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mozart Maps | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vivaldi Maps | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bach Maps | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Maps | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Espionage Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |
| War Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |
| Colonies | $5.99 | one-time |
| Everything Bundle | $12.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*