# Artillery Master vs AlienSwarms

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artillery Master | AlienSwarms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artillery-master/id6447558794/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alienswarms/id6761058132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 737 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dats Games LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634603672) | [Mark Mangieri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689388804) |

## What reviewers say

### Artillery Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artillery-master/id6447558794)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authority Pack - Small | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Authority, 3K | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Shell (dicount) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Authority Pack - Medium | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium Shell | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium Drone (discount) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Authority Pack - Large | $12.99 | one-time |
| Future Pack (discount) | $13.99 | one-time |
| Premium Drone | $14.99 | one-time |
| Golden Tank (discount) | $15.99 | one-time |
| Ms. Danger Squad Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Future Pack | $23.99 | one-time |
| Special Gold Tank | $25.99 | one-time |
| All-In-One Bundle (discount) | $33.99 | one-time |


### AlienSwarms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alienswarms/id6761058132)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*