# Ballistic SE vs Endless Wander

The clearest difference is price: Endless Wander at Free against Ballistic SE's $2.99. Endless Wander also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 64). Ballistic SE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Endless Wander is free to download; Ballistic SE costs $2.99 up front. Endless Wander sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ballistic SE asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Ballistic SE against 4.8 for Endless Wander. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Endless Wander has 3.6K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Ballistic SE's written reviews are positive against 78% of Endless Wander's.

Ballistic SE ships an update every 6 weeks, Endless Wander every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ballistic SE | Endless Wander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-se/id508574596/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-wander-roguelike-rpg/id6473157705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **96.3% of reviews** | 77.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 82 MB | 519 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Radiangames](https://appshunter.io/developer/499624086) | [First Pick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603717785) |

## What reviewers say

### Ballistic SE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballistic-se/id508574596)

Experience intense arena-style twin-stick shooting with endless waves of enemies. Engage in five challenging game modes. Optimized for modern devices and supports iOS 13 gamepads.

**Highlights:** Arena-style twin-stick shooter, Infinite enemy waves, Five intense challenges, iOS 13 gamepad support, Full-resolution on newer devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Stunning visuals and colorful graphics
- 🎯 Responsive and precise controls
- 🏆 Excellent twin-stick shooter mechanics
- ⚡ Fast-paced and intense action

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📦 Limited enemy variety and formations
- 🗺️ Limited arena/level variety
- 🔊 Repetitive music tracks
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models
- 🎮 Touch screen control limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Sound effects mute when playing music from iPod app
- Incompatible with newer iPhone models (XR and later)
- Auto-aim/homing can be overpowered when maxed out

**Requested features**

- 64-bit support for newer iOS versions
- Compatibility update for iPhone XR and newer models
- 3D Touch implementation for rapid fire
- Right-half screen aiming controls
- More level/arena variety


### Endless Wander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-wander-roguelike-rpg/id6473157705)

Embark on an offline roguelike RPG adventure in a charming pixel art world. Combine weapon abilities and magical runes to create unique builds, unlock characters, and battle fierce enemies in challenging real-time combat. Explore handcrafted environments with a dynamic soundtrack, offering infinite replayability.

**Highlights:** Offline roguelike RPG gameplay, Combine weapon abilities and runes, Unlock and upgrade unique characters, Challenging real-time action combat, Stunning pixel art visuals, Infinite replayability

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Novice's pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wanderer's pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wanderer's Pass season 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wanderer's Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ad removal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Archi Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Elione Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Daily pack 4 | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant pixel art
- 🎵 Great soundtrack
- 👍 Fair monetization
- 🕹️ Engaging combat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and performance issues
- 🔍 Limited content
- 🔒 Locked characters behind paywall
- 🔀 Lack of randomization in higher levels
- 🤖 Repetitive enemy and boss encounters

**Reported bugs**

- Projectile abilities not working
- Freezing and frame drops during boss fights
- Soft locks after defeating bosses
- Audio issues and distortion

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- More playable characters
- Expanded story and endgame content
- Customizable controls
- Randomized level generation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ballistic SE free?

Ballistic SE costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Endless Wander free?

Endless Wander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ballistic SE or Endless Wander?

Endless Wander is rated higher. Ballistic SE averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Endless Wander averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Ballistic SE or Endless Wander have ads?

Endless Wander shows ads; Ballistic SE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ballistic SE or Endless Wander?

Ballistic SE ships an update every 6 weeks, and Endless Wander every 4 days. Most recently, Ballistic SE was updated on November 1, 2026 and Endless Wander on November 12, 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.*