# El Paso, Elsewhere vs Notebook Artillery

The clearest difference is price: El Paso, Elsewhere at Free against Notebook Artillery's $0.99. El Paso, Elsewhere also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Notebook Artillery's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#136 vs unranked). On review sentiment, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

El Paso, Elsewhere is free to download; Notebook Artillery costs $0.99 up front. El Paso, Elsewhere sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Notebook Artillery asks for nothing beyond the download.

El Paso, Elsewhere holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: El Paso, Elsewhere has 744 ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 82% and 82% positive.

El Paso, Elsewhere ships an update every 3 days, Notebook Artillery every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | El Paso, Elsewhere | Notebook Artillery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (744 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-paso-elsewhere/id6472330346/reviews)** | [4.5 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-artillery/id6497486112/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **744** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#136** |
| Size | 2.7 GB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) | [Austin Ivansmith](https://appshunter.io/developer/806084714) |

## What reviewers say

### El Paso, Elsewhere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/el-paso-elsewhere/id6472330346)

Engage in a supernatural neo-noir shooter featuring slow-motion gunfights against vampires, werewolves, and other creatures. Explore a reality-shifting motel beneath El Paso and uncover an emotional story of heartbreak and revenge.

**Highlights:** Cinematic bullet-time action, Battle supernatural horrors, Immersive neo-noir story, Explosive combat with unique weapons, Dynamic and destructible environments, Original hip-hop soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| El Paso, Elsewhere | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent gameplay
- 👍 Great story and characters
- 🎨 Fantastic art style and visuals
- 🎵 Awesome soundtrack
- 🕹️ Smooth controls and mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. softlocks, invisible barriers)
- 🎮 Suboptimal touch controls, need for customization
- 💰 Paid full version after demo
- 🇨🇳 Lack of Chinese language support

**Reported bugs**

- Elevator not working in level 28
- Frankenstein enemy health gets stuck in level 27
- Character movement issues during chapter name display
- Crashes on iPhone 6 Plus

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Implement cloud save functionality
- Increase frame rate cap
- Introduce a free-to-play zombies mode


### Notebook Artillery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-artillery/id6497486112)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in strategic cannon combat with this arcade-simulation-action game. Adjust firing angle and powder to hit targets or opponents, accounting for wind and random stage layouts. Features hand-drawn art and multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Adjust firing angle and powder, Account for wind and stage layouts, Solo target practice mode, CPU opponent, Local multiplayer vs mode, Hand-drawn game art, Unlockable stickers

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Charming hand-drawn visuals
- 🎨 Creative twist on artillery games
- 💡 Simple yet effective mechanics
- 🕹️ Satisfying challenge of mastering angles and power

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤖 Erratic AI behavior
- 🕹️ Controls could be improved for one-handed play
- 🎨 Pixelated terrain graphics
- 🕹️ Lacking difficulty settings or progression

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 12 and 13 on iPad Pro
- Inconsistent animation speeds

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer
- Campaign mode with objectives
- Weapon/tower upgrades
- Customization options
- Special game modes (speed run, boss battles, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is El Paso, Elsewhere free?

El Paso, Elsewhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Notebook Artillery free?

Notebook Artillery costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, El Paso, Elsewhere or Notebook Artillery?

El Paso, Elsewhere is rated higher. El Paso, Elsewhere averages 4.7 out of 5 from 744 ratings, while Notebook Artillery averages 4.5 from 148 ratings.

### Do El Paso, Elsewhere or Notebook Artillery have ads?

Notebook Artillery shows ads; El Paso, Elsewhere does not.

### Which is updated more often, El Paso, Elsewhere or Notebook Artillery?

El Paso, Elsewhere ships an update every 3 days, and Notebook Artillery every 2 weeks. Most recently, El Paso, Elsewhere was updated on September 23, 2026 and Notebook Artillery on September 28, 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.*