# Carpet Bombing 3 vs Notebook Artillery

The clearest difference is price: Carpet Bombing 3 at Free against Notebook Artillery's $0.99. Carpet Bombing 3 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 149). Notebook Artillery's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Carpet Bombing 3 is free to download; Notebook Artillery costs $0.99 up front. Carpet Bombing 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Notebook Artillery asks for nothing beyond the download.

Carpet Bombing 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carpet Bombing 3 has 1.2K ratings behind it against 149, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Carpet Bombing 3's written reviews are positive against 82% of Notebook Artillery's.

Carpet Bombing 3 ships an update fortnightly, Notebook Artillery every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carpet Bombing 3 | Notebook Artillery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpet-bombing-3/id6475202872/reviews)** | [4.5 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-artillery/id6497486112/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 149 |
| Positive reviews | **84.7% of reviews** | 81.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#179** |
| Size | 304 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synthetic Mind AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1256122836) | [Austin Ivansmith](https://appshunter.io/developer/806084714) |

## What reviewers say

### Carpet Bombing 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpet-bombing-3/id6475202872)

Engage in aerial combat by flying an aircraft and destroying various enemies across diverse terrains. Features a new roguelike mode with persistent upgrades, a skill tree, and wingmen support. Enjoy destructible environments and endless fun with randomly generated maps.

**Highlights:** Roguelike game mode, Skill tree and wingmen, Varied enemy types, Destructible terrain, Aircraft upgrades and power-ups, Randomly generated maps

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Gold Stars | $1.09 | one-time |
| F-35 | $1.49 | one-time |
| Rafale M1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| A-10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| B1 Lancer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Apache AH-64 | $2.99 | one-time |
| F-22 | $2.99 | one-time |
| F-117 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of stars | $5.49 | one-time |
| Chest of stars | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game with increasing difficulty
- 👍 No ads between matches
- 👍 No need to pay-to-win
- 👍 Easy to play and very addicting
- 👍 Tight controls and fun missions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Ads can be intrusive after dying
- 🐛 Enemy AI can be frustrating at times
- 🐛 Difficulty can be unbalanced at times
- 🐛 Lack of weapon loadout customization

**Reported bugs**

- Ammo 'dots' not showing up correctly
- Ability to exceed max weapon count
- End level text appearing twice
- Crashes on certain levels or missions

**Requested features**

- More free and diverse aircraft options
- Improved level design and visuals
- Ability to switch between munitions
- More campaign levels and challenges
- Expanded story mode and animations


### Notebook Artillery

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

**Currently charting:** #179 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 Carpet Bombing 3 free?

Carpet Bombing 3 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, Carpet Bombing 3 or Notebook Artillery?

Carpet Bombing 3 is rated higher. Carpet Bombing 3 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Notebook Artillery averages 4.5 from 149 ratings.

### Do Carpet Bombing 3 or Notebook Artillery have ads?

Both Carpet Bombing 3 and Notebook Artillery show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Carpet Bombing 3 or Notebook Artillery?

Carpet Bombing 3 ships an update fortnightly, and Notebook Artillery every 2 weeks. Most recently, Carpet Bombing 3 was updated on November 8, 2026 and Notebook Artillery on November 8, 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.*