# Blue Attack! vs Word Thrive

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Word Thrive at none against Blue Attack!'s 1. Word Thrive also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Blue Attack!'s advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blue Attack! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Word Thrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Word Thrive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blue Attack! has 11 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Word Thrive's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blue Attack! | Word Thrive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-attack/id302278746/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-thrive/id6739302188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 11 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) | [YOURFULLSTACK, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/363434825) |

## 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


### Word Thrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-thrive/id6739302188)

Sharpen your memory and focus with this engaging game. Memorize word sequences and tap them back in order against the clock. Track your progress, achieve streaks, and challenge friends to boost your cognitive skills.

**Highlights:** Memorize word sequences, Tap words in order, Race against the clock, Level up with longer sequences, Track victories and streaks, Challenge friends

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blue Attack! free?

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

### Is Word Thrive free?

Word Thrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blue Attack! or Word Thrive?

Word Thrive is rated higher. Blue Attack! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Word Thrive averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Blue Attack! or Word Thrive have ads?

Neither Blue Attack! nor Word Thrive shows ads.

---

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