# Blue Attack! vs Ding Dong XL

The clearest difference is price: Blue Attack! at Free against Ding Dong XL's $0.99. Ding Dong XL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Blue Attack! is free to download; Ding Dong XL costs $0.99 up front. Blue Attack! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ding Dong XL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ding Dong XL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ding Dong XL has 99 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Blue Attack!'s written reviews are positive against 98% of Ding Dong XL's.

Blue Attack! ships an update every 3 months, Ding Dong XL every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blue Attack! | Ding Dong XL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-attack/id302278746/reviews) | **[5.0 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ding-dong-xl/id1445475518/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **99** |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | **98.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 12 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cat in a Box Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600179204) | [Adamvision](https://appshunter.io/developer/959464885) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Ding Dong XL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ding-dong-xl/id1445475518)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Bounce between the top and bottom of the screen, dodging obstacles and collecting points in this fast-paced arcade game. Master one-touch controls for endless survival challenges, with dual and infinite modes for advanced players. Customize your experience with unlockable skins.

**Highlights:** One-touch controls for sliding, Endless progressive difficulty, Dual Mode challenge, Infinite Mode for experts, Unlockable cosmetic skins, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 👍 Great time killer
- 👍 Good value for money
- 👍 Fun visuals and concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unclear power-up functionality
- 🐛 Repetitive music
- 🐛 Leaderboard not working on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard not working on iPhone 6s

**Requested features**

- More characters, modes, upgrades
- Apple TV support
- More power-up explanations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blue Attack! free?

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

### Is Ding Dong XL free?

Ding Dong XL costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blue Attack! or Ding Dong XL?

Ding Dong XL is rated higher. Blue Attack! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Ding Dong XL averages 5.0 from 99 ratings.

### Do Blue Attack! or Ding Dong XL have ads?

Neither Blue Attack! nor Ding Dong XL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blue Attack! or Ding Dong XL?

Blue Attack! ships an update every 3 months, and Ding Dong XL every 2 months. Most recently, Blue Attack! was updated on September 23, 2026 and Ding Dong XL on September 6, 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.*