# Bad Piggies vs Swamp Attack

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.

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.

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 6.3K, 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.

Bad Piggies ships an update every 6 weeks, Swamp Attack every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bad Piggies | Swamp Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-piggies/id533451786/reviews) | **[4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swamp-attack/id718153412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.3K | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **82.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 217 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rovio Entertainment Oyj](https://appshunter.io/developer/298910979) | [Moving Eye](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723546127) |

## What reviewers say

### Bad Piggies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-piggies/id533451786)

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Mechanic | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Glue x10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mechanic x 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Mechanic x5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Snout Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Snout Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Field of Dreams | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Snout Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Crate | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mechanic x 35 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mechanic x 65 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Snout Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swamp-attack/id718153412)

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fistful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Potions | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Potions | $1.99 | one-time |
| More Gifts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 Potions | $3.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Truck of Coins | $15.99 | one-time |
| Truck of Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bank Vault | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 6.3K 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 21, 2026 and Swamp Attack on October 21, 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.*