# Doodle Army vs Major Mayhem

The clearest difference is price: Major Mayhem at Free against Doodle Army's $1.99. Major Mayhem also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 1.5K). Doodle Army's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Major Mayhem is free to download; Doodle Army costs $1.99 up front. Major Mayhem sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Doodle Army asks for nothing beyond the download.

Major Mayhem holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 6.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Doodle Army's written reviews are positive against 78% of Major Mayhem's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Doodle Army ships an update monthly, Major Mayhem every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Army | Major Mayhem |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-army/id349276209/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/major-mayhem-go-commando/id470272134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.0% of reviews** | 78.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | — |
| Size | 227 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chad Towns](https://appshunter.io/developer/306939927) | [Rocket Jump](https://appshunter.io/developer/448070468) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Army

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-army/id349276209)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Paid · Adventure, #102 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Engage in an endless shooting adventure against waves of enemies. Utilize a vast arsenal of over 40 weapons and play as more than 40 unlockable characters across multiple battle zones. The game features a tutorial and auto-saving to guide your progress.

**Highlights:** Endless shooting gameplay, Over 40 weapons, Over 40 unlockable characters, Multiple battle zones, In-game tutorial, Checkpoint auto-saving

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 💥 Exciting boss battles
- 🎨 Great retro graphics
- 🕹️ Simple and addictive controls
- 🕰️ Brings back childhood memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (sound issues, score not recording, etc.)
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
- 🔊 Annoying sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working in missions
- Boss battle scores not recording
- Game Center integration not functioning
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Update for iOS 11 and newer devices
- Add more levels and maps
- Implement multiplayer mode
- Add character customization options
- Improve vehicle controls


### Major Mayhem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/major-mayhem-go-commando/id470272134)

Embark on a thrilling mission to rescue your kidnapped girlfriend from the Forces of Evil. Utilize a vast arsenal of weapons and tools to blast through hordes of enemies across gorgeous 3D environments in this action-packed shooter.

**Highlights:** 45 levels of non-stop action, 4 game modes, Game Center Leaderboards, 100 achievements, 20 unique weapons, 3 picturesque environments

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Minigun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chicken Cannon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plasma Rifle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 65,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 140,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 300,000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Great for killing time
- 💯 Awesome game
- 🎨 Excellent graphics
- 🕹️ Smooth controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress/achievements reset after exiting the game
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs (e.g. jump button not appearing, audio issues)
- 🔍 Unclear or missing mission objectives
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with too many ads
- 💰 Difficult to earn in-game currency to unlock new items

**Reported bugs**

- Progress/achievements reset after exiting the game
- Glitches and bugs (e.g. jump button not appearing, audio issues)
- Crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save and restore progress
- Option to disable ads or pay to remove them
- More customization options for weapons and character
- Improved mission/objective tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Army free?

Doodle Army costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Major Mayhem free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Army or Major Mayhem?

Major Mayhem is rated higher. Doodle Army averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Major Mayhem averages 4.7 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do Doodle Army or Major Mayhem have ads?

Major Mayhem shows ads; Doodle Army does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Army or Major Mayhem?

Doodle Army ships an update monthly, and Major Mayhem every 2 months. Most recently, Doodle Army was updated on September 23, 2026 and Major Mayhem on September 24, 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.*