Comparison

Bad Piggies vs Swamp Attack

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

Head to head
About

Bad Piggies

Build creative contraptions from various parts to guide pigs to their goal. Over 200 levels offer physics-based puzzle challenges with opportunities for creative engineering and piloting.

Highlights
  • Build makeshift contraptions
  • Pilot pigs safely to the goal
  • Over 200 levels
  • 40+ special levels
  • 9+ sandbox levels
  • 42 buildable objects
  • Mechanic Pig assistance
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OiNk! Build makeshift contraptions from a huge collection of parts and make it to the goal without blowing your vehicle to pieces! IGN's "Best Mobile Game of 2012" Winner! "Extremely fun and very challenging" -- Kotaku “The best title Rovio has released yet” - IGN “4/4 - Must Have” -- Slide to Play "If you can’t enjoy watching a pig drive a badly constructed car off a cliff and onto a pile of dynamite, you probably don’t have a soul." - Yahoo/BGR Create the ultimate flying/crawling/rolling/spinning/crashing device and pilot the pigs safely to the eggs! The Bad Piggies are after the eggs again -- but as usual, nothing is going according to plan! Can you create the ultimate flying machine and steer them safely to their destination? Those tricky pigs have a few objects they can use, but they need your help to turn these into the perfect transportation! With more than 200 levels, and free updates coming up, you have hours and hours of pig-crashing, exploding, and flying fun! Get three stars to unlock over 40 more levels! HINT: Sometimes you need to play the level several times to achieve all the objectives -- try building a new device or steering in a different way to earn all the stars! Features: ● Over 200 levels crammed with flying/driving/crashing fun! ● 40+ special levels unlocked by getting three stars! ● Free updates! ● 9+ sandbox levels to stretch your creativity! ● Ultra-special, ultra-secret, ultra-difficult sandbox level to unlock by collecting ten skulls! Oh – guess it’s not a secret anymore... ● 42 objects to create the ultimate machine: motors, wings, fans, bottle rockets, umbrellas, balloons, and much more! Mechanic Pig ● Need help? This little piggy will build it for you! ● Mechanic pig pre-assembles transport for you! ● All you have to do is pilot it! ● Tweak his design to get all three stars! New Episode: The Road to El Porkado Embark on an archaeological adventure in an all new episode full of treacherously icy environments and spooky dark caves. Be sure to equip the trusty lamp to find your way in the darkness – or put the new Night Vision Goggles power-up to use! Get ready to see pigs fly! Become a fan of Bad Piggies on Facebook: http://facebook.com/badpiggies Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/badpiggies We may update the game periodically, for example to add new features or content or to fix bugs or other technical issues. Please note that the game may not function properly if you do not have the newest version installed. If you have not installed the latest update, Rovio will not be responsible for the game failing to function as expected. While our game is free to download and play, some game items can also be purchased for real money and the game may include loot boxes or other game mechanics with random rewards. Purchasing these items is optional but you can also disable in-app purchases in your device’s settings. Terms of Use: http://www.rovio.com/eula Privacy Policy: http://www.rovio.com/privacy Important Message for Parents This game may include: - Direct links to social networking websites that are intended for an audience over the age of 13. - Direct links to the internet that can take players away from the game with the potential to browse any web page. - Advertising of Rovio products and also products from select partners. - The option to make in-app purchases. The bill payer should always be consulted beforehand.

About

Swamp Attack

Defend your porch from waves of mutant creatures, aliens, and zombies using an arsenal of weapons and strategic upgrades. Survive over 540 levels across 11 episodes with intuitive tap and drag controls, even offline.

Highlights
  • Defend your porch from mutant creatures
  • Over 540 single-player levels
  • 35+ insane defense tools
  • 90+ unique monsters to battle
  • Upgrade weapons and defenses
  • Offline Mode support
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DEFEND YOUR PORCH. UNLEASH THE ARSENAL. Your swamp is under siege by a literal nightmare of mutant gators, alien invaders, and trigger-happy zombies. Grab your shotgun, plant your feet on the porch, and show these critters why you don't mess with the bayou! ACTION-PACKED DEFENSE WITH A TWIST Swamp Attack isn't just a shooter—it’s a high-stakes strategy game where you’re the last line of defense. Whether you’re tossing Molotovs or calling in an Atom Bomb, every tap counts. WHY YOU’LL LOVE THE SWAMP: Massive Scale: Battle through 540+ single-player levels across 11 intense episodes. Epic Arsenal: Choose from 35+ insane defense tools, including the reckless Minigun, the Blob-thrower, and the classic Shotgun. Mutant Mayhem: Face off against 90+ unique monsters, from chainsaw-wielding zombies to tank-driving aliens. Strategy First: Upgrade your guns, equip explosives, and switch weapons mid-action to survive the horde. Play Anywhere: Full Offline Mode support—no Wi-Fi? No problem. Defend your home on the go. HOW TO SURVIVE: TAP TO SHOOT: Simple, intuitive controls. DRAG & DROP: Rain down dynamite and Molotovs. SWITCH & LOAD: Don't run dry—swap weapons instantly. UPGRADE: Turn your porch into an impenetrable fortress. Join millions of players in the ultimate showdown between one man and a whole lot of crazy. DOWNLOAD NOW AND PROTECT THE SWAMP!

Screenshots

Bad Piggies4 screens
Swamp Attack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Swamp Attack at 4.7 against Bad Piggies's 4.2. Swamp Attack also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (83% vs 68%). Bad Piggies's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Bad Piggies sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Swamp Attack sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Swamp Attack holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swamp Attack has 35K ratings behind it against 6.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Bad Piggies's written reviews are positive against 83% of Swamp Attack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bad Piggies ships an update every 6 weeks, Swamp Attack every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bad Piggies versus Swamp Attack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBad PiggiesSwamp Attack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6.2K ratings)4.7 (35K ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews82.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.2K35K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB222 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRovio Entertainment OyjMoving Eye

Customer experience

Bad Piggies

All ratings6,158 ratings
Positive78.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews779 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative22.0%

Swamp Attack

All ratings34,517 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews2,241 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.2%

User reviews

Bad Piggies

From 6.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Challenging and creative gameplay
  • 👍 Nostalgic and fun experience
  • 🎨 Impressive graphics and soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs in certain levels
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay

Swamp Attack

From 35K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Childhood game
  • 👍 Nice game
  • 🎨 Great graphics and gameplay
  • 🕹️ Fun and addictive
  • 💯 Best game ever

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game crashes on certain levels
  • ⚠️ Progression blocked by paywall
  • 🔋 Limited energy/battery issues
  • 🕹️ Repetitive and unbalanced gameplay
  • 🤖 Multiplayer issues with matchmaking and controls

Bugs and requests

Bad Piggies

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Buttons and levers not functioning properly in some levels
  • Crates and parts not loading or disappearing
  • Game crashing when trying to use the camera feature

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand sandbox mode with more building options
  • Add new level themes and gameplay modes
  • Improve matchmaking in the Cake Race mode
  • Introduce a premium version with no ads

Swamp Attack

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes when defeating boss on episode 8 level 24
  • Purchased items and progress not saving properly after updates
  • Audio issues and sound bugs
  • Multiplayer instantly surrendering when minimizing the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Improved multiplayer experience
  • Better balance between free and paid progression
  • Customization options for the swamp house
  • Expanded weapon and defense variety

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Bad Piggies

One-time12
  • Permanent Mechanic$0.99
  • Super Glue x10$1.99
  • Mechanic x 10$1.99
Show 9 more
  • Super Mechanic x5$1.99
  • Small Snout Coin Pack$1.99
  • Small Snout Gem Pack$1.99
  • Field of Dreams$2.99
  • Medium Snout Coin Pack$4.99
  • Golden Crate$4.99
  • Mechanic x 35$5.99
  • Mechanic x 65$9.99
  • Large Snout Coin Pack$9.99
13 purchases

Swamp Attack

One-time13
  • Fistful of Coins$0.99
  • 10 Potions$0.99
  • 30 Potions$1.99
Show 10 more
  • More Gifts$2.99
  • Bag of Coins$2.99
  • Double Coins$3.99
  • Bag of Coins$3.99
  • 100 Potions$3.99
  • Barrel of Coins$6.99
  • Barrel of Coins$9.99
  • Truck of Coins$15.99
  • Truck of Coins$24.99
  • Bank Vault$99.99

Questions

Is Bad Piggies free?
Bad Piggies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swamp Attack free?
Swamp Attack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bad Piggies or Swamp Attack?
Swamp Attack is rated higher. Bad Piggies averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Swamp Attack averages 4.7 from 35K ratings.
Do Bad Piggies or Swamp Attack have ads?
Both Bad Piggies and Swamp Attack show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bad Piggies or Swamp Attack?
Bad Piggies ships an update every 6 weeks, and Swamp Attack every 9 days. Most recently, Bad Piggies was updated on October 19, 2026 and Swamp Attack on October 20, 2026.

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