Comparison

iBomber 2 vs BarrelBage

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

Head to head
About

iBomber 2

Experience intense arcade-style aerial combat in this sequel to a popular bombing game. Pilot a bomber through missions in North Africa and Europe, targeting enemy vehicles, ships, and ground installations. Utilize various bomb types, call in support, and evade enemy fire for thrilling wartime action.

Highlights
  • Arcade-style bombing gameplay
  • WWII North Africa and Europe settings
  • Target enemy tanks, trucks, ships, and subs
  • Multiple bomb types and pick-ups
  • Call in artillery strikes and fighter escorts
  • 12 action-packed missions
Features
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iBomber 2, the awesome sequel to the Smash Hit #1 game, played by million's of people. iBomber 2 is an amazing, arcade styled bombing game based in North Africa and Europe between 1943 and 1944. You play a heroic bomber pilot searching out key enemy targets to destroy! In iBomber 2 you can now chase down enemy tanks and trucks, use torpedoes and depth charges to target ships, avoid enemy ground to air missiles, call in artillery strikes on targets and use fighter escorts for defense. iBomber 2 immediately transports you into the thick of the action with multiple daring missions to undertake, offering a huge variety of game-play, thrills and total entertainment. Featuring: ● 12 All New action packed missions. ● Mission locations; North Africa and Europe. ● Multiple new bomb types and pick-ups. ● Chase down enemy Tanks and Trucks. ● Torpedo & Depth charge enemy Ships & Subs. ● Call in Artillery Strikes on Target. ● Use Fighter escorts for protection. ● Amazing audio and 3D spatial sound. ● The pure fun of blowing everything up! Check out all the other iBomber games on App Store now. To find out more about exciting Cobra Mobile games and get the latest news, come LIKE us on Facebook (facebook.com/cobramobile) or follow @cobramobile on Twitter. iBomber® is a registered trademark and brand name of Cobra Mobile Limited.

About

BarrelBage

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You play 'Steve' an older guy who is not as fit as he once was.... your missus has been kidnapped by the 'Bage Beast' and you must rescue her... Classic old skool arcade platform action ... but remember, don't be too energetic or you'll get 'knackered' and have to rest to get your breath back..... Classic arcade fun from yester year.... MFI Gamepad support available Controls - Use the left hand side of the screen to move by swiping, use the right side of the screen to Jump

Screenshots

iBomber 21 screens
BarrelBage3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BarrelBage at Free against iBomber 2's $2.99. BarrelBage also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 35 months). iBomber 2's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

BarrelBage is free to download; iBomber 2 costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBomber 2 ships an update every 35 months, BarrelBage every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iBomber 2 versus BarrelBage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBomber 2BarrelBage
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB4 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCobra Mobile LimitedSteve Rae

Bugs and requests

iBomber 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on loading certain levels
  • Progress not saving properly
  • Controls become unresponsive
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and missions
  • Ability to store multiple special bombs
  • Retina display support
  • Endless/survival mode
  • More powerful weapons (e.g. napalm bombs)

BarrelBage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iBomber 2

No in-app purchases

None

BarrelBage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBomber 2 free?
iBomber 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BarrelBage free?
BarrelBage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iBomber 2 or BarrelBage have ads?
Neither iBomber 2 nor BarrelBage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBomber 2 or BarrelBage?
iBomber 2 ships an update every 35 months, and BarrelBage every 2 weeks. Most recently, iBomber 2 was updated on October 17, 2026 and BarrelBage on October 11, 2026.

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