# Notebook Artillery vs BUTTERCUP...

The clearest difference is rating: BUTTERCUP... at 5.0 against Notebook Artillery's 4.5. BUTTERCUP... also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Notebook Artillery's advantage is ratings volume (149 vs 5) and chart position (#134 vs unranked). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

BUTTERCUP... holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook Artillery has 149 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Notebook Artillery's written reviews are positive against 100% of BUTTERCUP...'s.

Notebook Artillery ships an update every 2 weeks, BUTTERCUP... every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook Artillery | BUTTERCUP... |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-artillery/id6497486112/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttercup/id6752523991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **149** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 115 MB | 534 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Austin Ivansmith](https://appshunter.io/developer/806084714) | [My Darling Decoy Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839677103) |

## What reviewers say

### Notebook Artillery

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

**Currently charting:** #134 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.)


### BUTTERCUP...

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttercup/id6752523991)

Embark on a whimsical adventure combining stage challenges, precision platforming, and side-scrolling action. Battle enemies, navigate treacherous environments, and rescue a friend from a witch's clutches. Explore colorful worlds with unique gameplay mechanics.

**Highlights:** Stage-based combat encounters, Precision platforming challenges, Side-scrolling action, Rescue missions, Flying mechanics, Level-based progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook Artillery free?

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

### Is BUTTERCUP... free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notebook Artillery or BUTTERCUP...?

BUTTERCUP... is rated higher. Notebook Artillery averages 4.5 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while BUTTERCUP... averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Notebook Artillery or BUTTERCUP... have ads?

Notebook Artillery shows ads; BUTTERCUP... does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notebook Artillery or BUTTERCUP...?

Notebook Artillery ships an update every 2 weeks, and BUTTERCUP... every 3 days. Most recently, Notebook Artillery was updated on October 30, 2026 and BUTTERCUP... on October 30, 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.*