Comparison

Artillery Master vs AlienSwarms

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

Head to head
About

Artillery Master

Aim and fire your artillery by adjusting the gun barrel's height to defeat enemies. Upgrade your howitzer for increased damage and more barrels to gain an advantage in combat.

Highlights
  • Adjust gun barrel height
  • Shoot to defeat enemies
  • Upgrade howitzer
  • Increase damage
  • Add more barrels
Features
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Adjust the height of the gun barrel and then shoot! Don't let the enemies get you first! Upgrade your howitzer to get more damage and barrels.

About

AlienSwarms

Experience intense arcade survival against intelligent alien swarms that adapt and transform the battlefield. Dodge, adapt, and endure as the enemies evolve their tactics and trigger game-altering events. This fast-paced shooter offers quick, addictive runs with simple controls and deep strategic challenges.

Highlights
  • Dynamic Swarm AI
  • Ritual System
  • Word Rituals
  • Pure Arcade Survival
  • Simple Controls, Deep Challenge
  • Fast, Addictive Runs
Features
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Survive relentless waves of alien drones in this fast-paced arcade action game where the swarm moves with eerie intelligence—and ritualistic purpose. Dodge. Adapt. Endure. Because the longer you survive… the more the rules change. At first, it feels manageable. Then the formations tighten. The patterns shift. Then you notice the eyes. Every drone in the swarm is watching you now—glowing, deliberate, aware. And then it begins. They don't just attack anymore. They transform the battlefield. ~ FEATURES Dynamic Swarm AI Enemies don't just chase you—they organize, surround, and evolve in real time. Ritual System The swarm triggers gameplay-altering events that reshape each run in unexpected ways. Word Rituals They don't just move—they communicate. Watch the swarm form ominous messages mid-game. The Eye (NEW in 3.0) Survive long enough, and the swarm assembles into something far worse than a formation. It watches. It tracks. It burns. Your Ship, Reborn (NEW in 3.0) A new look for your pilot—an alert face, a glowing steering belt that reads every move you make. Every Victory, Celebrated (NEW in 3.0) Beat your best score and watch the sky light up. You earned it. Pure Arcade Survival No filler. No downtime. Just escalating intensity. Simple Controls, Deep Challenge Easy to pick up. Brutal to master. Fast, Addictive Runs Quick sessions that turn into "just one more try." ~ STRATEGY MATTERS Stay moving—or get surrounded Read the swarm before it closes in Adapt when the rituals begin Survive long enough to face what's watching They are watching. ~ VERSION 3.0 – MAJOR UPDATE New: The Eye—a dangerous boss encounter with tracking beams and fiery impacts New: A redesigned player ship with an expressive face and glowing steering bel New: Every enemy drone now bears glowing, menacing eyes New: Fireworks celebration when you beat your high score Improved: Difficulty balance, ad experience, and overall stability Numerous bug fixes and polish ~ AI HOOK This isn't just another shooter. The swarm feels alive. It adapts. It signals. And now, it watches. Can you survive when the game turns against you? Enjoyed ALIENSWARMS? I also made METEORIC and DEFENDER REBORN, two classic arcade tributes reborn for modern touch screens -- both available on the App Store. Icons by Twemoji, licensed under CC-BY 4.0.

Screenshots

Artillery Master4 screens
AlienSwarms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AlienSwarms at 5.0 against Artillery Master's 1.8. AlienSwarms also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). Artillery Master's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Artillery Master sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and AlienSwarms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AlienSwarms holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Artillery Master ships an update every 3 weeks, AlienSwarms every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Artillery Master versus AlienSwarms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArtillery MasterAlienSwarms
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size737 MB116 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperDats Games LTDMark Mangieri

Customer experience

Artillery Master

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%

AlienSwarms

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Artillery Master

One-time15
  • Authority Pack - Small$2.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Authority, 3K$2.99
Show 12 more
  • Premium Shell (dicount)$4.99
  • Authority Pack - Medium$6.99
  • Premium Shell$6.99
  • Premium Drone (discount)$9.99
  • Authority Pack - Large$12.99
  • Future Pack (discount)$13.99
  • Premium Drone$14.99
  • Golden Tank (discount)$15.99
  • Ms. Danger Squad Pack$17.99
  • Future Pack$23.99
  • Special Gold Tank$25.99
  • All-In-One Bundle (discount)$33.99
1 purchases

AlienSwarms

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Artillery Master free?
Artillery Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AlienSwarms free?
AlienSwarms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Artillery Master or AlienSwarms?
AlienSwarms is rated higher. Artillery Master averages 1.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while AlienSwarms averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Artillery Master or AlienSwarms have ads?
Both Artillery Master and AlienSwarms show ads.
Which is updated more often, Artillery Master or AlienSwarms?
Artillery Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and AlienSwarms every 2 weeks. Most recently, Artillery Master was updated on October 24, 2026 and AlienSwarms on October 9, 2026.

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