# Shoot The Island vs Nova Swing

The clearest difference is rating: Nova Swing at 5.0 against Shoot The Island's 3.7. Nova Swing also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). Shoot The Island's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shoot The Island sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nova Swing sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nova Swing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shoot The Island has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shoot The Island ships an update every 10 days, Nova Swing every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shoot The Island | Nova Swing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-the-island/id6443792811/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-swing/id6789703945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jatin Maniya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578216434) | [Fernando Bunn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514075261) |

## What reviewers say

### Shoot The Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoot-the-island/id6443792811)

Control a paddle with one finger to hit a ball and score points. The challenge increases as the ball speeds up, clones appear, and your paddle shrinks. Enjoy colorful visuals and strategic power-up use to beat your high score.

**Highlights:** One-handed, one-finger control, Increasing ball speed, Ball cloning mechanic, Shrinking paddle challenge, Strategic power-ups, High-score tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad | $2.99 | one-time |


### Nova Swing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-swing/id6789703945)

Tap to launch a ship into orbit around planets, chaining perfect captures to build momentum and achieve high scores. Navigate challenging space environments with moving celestial bodies and unique hazards. Unlock new ships and visual themes as you progress through different zones.

**Highlights:** One-tap orbital launches, Chain perfect captures for score bonuses, Navigate moving planets and hazards, Unlockable ships and visual themes, In-game soundtrack player, Game Center integration

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flight Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Expedition Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Fleet Pack | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shoot The Island free?

Shoot The Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nova Swing free?

Nova Swing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shoot The Island or Nova Swing?

Nova Swing is rated higher. Shoot The Island averages 3.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Nova Swing averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shoot The Island or Nova Swing have ads?

Shoot The Island shows ads; Nova Swing does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shoot The Island or Nova Swing?

Shoot The Island ships an update every 10 days, and Nova Swing every 2 days. Most recently, Shoot The Island was updated on October 22, 2026 and Nova Swing on October 25, 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.*