# Swarm Game vs Orbital Defense Protocol

The clearest difference is price: Swarm Game at Free against Orbital Defense Protocol's $0.99. Orbital Defense Protocol's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Swarm Game is free to download; Orbital Defense Protocol costs $0.99 up front. Swarm Game sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Orbital Defense Protocol asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swarm Game | Orbital Defense Protocol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swarm-game/id6466558362/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **41** | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 298 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evan Carr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686736003) | [Carlos Nieto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896214451) |

## What reviewers say

### Swarm Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swarm-game/id6466558362)

Engage in real-time strategy battles across the Hive Universe. Grow your bug army, upgrade your hives, and conquer territories. Compete with players worldwide or team up with friends in this bug-themed conquest.

**Highlights:** Upgradable Hives, Multiple Enemies, Multiplayer Free for All & Teams, Leaderboards, Purchasable Content, Adjustable Game Speed, Tons of Maps

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grieg Maps | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tchaikovsky Maps | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hymns Maps | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mozart Maps | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vivaldi Maps | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bach Maps | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Maps | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Espionage Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |
| War Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |
| Colonies | $5.99 | one-time |
| Everything Bundle | $12.00 | one-time |


### Orbital Defense Protocol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbital-defense-protocol/id6766149607)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swarm Game free?

Swarm Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Orbital Defense Protocol free?

Orbital Defense Protocol costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Swarm Game or Orbital Defense Protocol have ads?

Swarm Game shows ads; Orbital Defense Protocol does not.

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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.*