# TENSEI vs Notebook Artillery

The clearest difference is ads: TENSEI at none against Notebook Artillery's shown. TENSEI also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Notebook Artillery's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (148 vs 13). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

TENSEI costs $2.99 and Notebook Artillery $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TENSEI holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook Artillery has 148 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TENSEI's written reviews are positive against 82% of Notebook Artillery's.

TENSEI ships an update every 5 months, Notebook Artillery every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TENSEI | Notebook Artillery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tensei/id6478192184/reviews)** | [4.5 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-artillery/id6497486112/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **148** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 81.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#83** |
| Size | 405 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEURON AGE CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403485706) | [Austin Ivansmith](https://appshunter.io/developer/806084714) |

## What reviewers say

### TENSEI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tensei/id6478192184)

Embark on a serene journey of self-discovery through an ultra-casual endless action game. Leap and fall through calming Zen landscapes, mimicking the flow of ink on paper, to escape daily stress and find deep immersion.

**Highlights:** Ultra-casual endless action gameplay, Soothing Zen landscapes, Relaxed journey into the sky, Immersive experience, Brush stroke-like movement

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notebook Artillery

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

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Paid · Casual, #158 Top Paid · Action (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 TENSEI free?

TENSEI costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notebook Artillery free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TENSEI or Notebook Artillery?

TENSEI is rated higher. TENSEI averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Notebook Artillery averages 4.5 from 148 ratings.

### Do TENSEI or Notebook Artillery have ads?

Notebook Artillery shows ads; TENSEI does not.

### Which is updated more often, TENSEI or Notebook Artillery?

TENSEI ships an update every 5 months, and Notebook Artillery every 2 weeks. Most recently, TENSEI was updated on October 16, 2026 and Notebook Artillery on October 17, 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.*