Comparison

Notebook Artillery vs Grue Quest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Notebook Artillery

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
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Apple called it "sketchy — in a good way." Multiple-time Game of the Day in 80+ countries. Nintendo Force gave it 8.5/10. And it started as a doodle. Once upon a time in a middle school computer lab, a student ignored every assignment for an entire semester to fire cannons at a friend. That student grew up, spent 20 years making games professionally, and eventually decided the world needed a proper love letter to that wasted time. This is it. Notebook Artillery is a hand-drawn artillery game inspired by the classic Mac game that got confiscated off school computers everywhere. Set your angle. Load your powder. Fire. Account for the wind. Try not to hit your own tower. Play your way: Solo target practice — break floating targets across randomly generated stages VS CPU — take on a computer opponent Local multiplayer — challenge someone in the same room What makes it feel different: Every frame hand-drawn in Procreate — ruled lines, coil binding, pencil textures, the whole notebook aesthetic Trees splinter. Towers explode. Cannonballs collide mid-air. Wind changes everything. Read the flag. Use your shot trails. Unlock stickers by pulling off feats — first-shot eliminations, mid-air collisions, and yes, accidentally destroying your own tower Randomly generated stages mean no two games play the same Made by one person, with audio by Kevin Samuels and Switch/console ports by PolyCrunch Games. No AI tools were used in making this game. All art hand-drawn. Developed in GameMaker Studio.

About

Grue Quest

Features
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GRUE QUEST - TEXT ADVENTURE REIMAGINED Rediscover the joy of classic text adventures with a modern twist! Grue Quest immerses you in captivating quests generated dynamically, where your choices shape the story. KEY FEATURES DYNAMIC GENERATION - Adventures created in real-time based on your actions - Every playthrough offers new discoveries - Scenarios that adapt to your play style - Contextual and coherent responses RICH WORLD TO EXPLORE - Mysterious locations to discover - Varied puzzles and riddles - Intriguing items and characters - Many hours of gameplay RETRO TERMINAL INTERFACE - Nostalgic 80s atmosphere - Classic terminal aesthetics - Authentic monospace typography - Iconic phosphorescent green theme SAVED PROGRESSION - Automatic save of your adventure - Resume where you left off - Never lose your progress - Easily manage your games MULTILINGUAL - Full English support - Also available in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese - Game adapts to your language - Natural commands in your language OPTIMIZED EXPERIENCE - Intuitive touch interface - Adaptive keyboard - Smart auto-scroll - No ads, no in-app purchases INSPIRED BY THE GREAT CLASSICS Grue Quest pays homage to legendary text adventure games like Zork, Colossal Cave Adventure, and Hitchhiker's Guide. Explore dark dungeons, solve complex puzzles, collect mysterious items, and experience epic adventures. HIGH REPLAYABILITY Thanks to dynamic content generation, Grue Quest offers a different experience with each session. Locations, puzzles, and situations evolve based on your choices and actions. PERFECT FOR - Fans of classic text adventure games - RPG and puzzle game enthusiasts - Those seeking an immersive narrative experience - Retro gaming nostalgics - Players who like to take their time REQUIREMENTS - iOS 26.0 or later - Apple Intelligence enabled - Compatible with iPhone and iPad - Works offline after first use EASY TO LEARN, HARD TO MASTER Whether you're a text adventure veteran or complete beginner, Grue Quest is accessible to everyone. The system understands your intentions and naturally guides you through the adventure while offering stimulating challenges. WHY GRUE QUEST? - No in-app purchases - Respects your privacy - Offline experience - Regular updates - Responsive developer support CAPTIVATING GAMEPLAY Play as an adventurer in mysterious environments. Every decision matters, every item can be useful, and every puzzle requires thought. The second-person narrative style immerses you in the action. ADVANCED FEATURES - Complete inventory system - Score management - Command history - Intuitive interface optimized for mobile - Auto-save every 30 seconds - Integrated help system YOUR ADVENTURE STARTS NOW Download Grue Quest and be transported to the golden age of text adventures, reimagined for the modern era. Whether you're seeking a nostalgic experience or discovering this genre for the first time, Grue Quest will captivate you. Are you ready to explore the unknown? --- Note: Grue Quest uses advanced iOS 26.0 capabilities to deliver an optimal gaming experience. Quality depends on your device's performance.

Screenshots

Notebook Artillery4 screens
Grue Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Grue Quest at none against Notebook Artillery's shown. Grue Quest also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Notebook Artillery's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook Artillery ships an update every 2 weeks, Grue Quest every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notebook Artillery versus Grue Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebook ArtilleryGrue Quest
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.5 (148 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings148 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB11 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAustin IvansmithMaxime Pontoire

Bugs and requests

Notebook Artillery

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 12 and 13 on iPad Pro
  • Inconsistent animation speeds

Requested features

7 requests
  • Online multiplayer
  • Campaign mode with objectives
  • Weapon/tower upgrades
  • Customization options
  • Special game modes (speed run, boss battles, etc.)
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  • Ability to save and continue games
  • Detailed badge/achievement system

Grue Quest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Notebook Artillery

No in-app purchases

None

Grue Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notebook Artillery free?
Notebook Artillery costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grue Quest free?
Grue Quest costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notebook Artillery or Grue Quest have ads?
Notebook Artillery shows ads; Grue Quest does not.
Which is updated more often, Notebook Artillery or Grue Quest?
Notebook Artillery ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grue Quest every 4 days. Most recently, Notebook Artillery was updated on October 22, 2026 and Grue Quest on October 5, 2026.

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