# Notebook Artillery vs PHAZE

The clearest difference is price: PHAZE at Free against Notebook Artillery's $0.99. PHAZE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Notebook Artillery's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (149 vs 3). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

PHAZE 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 3, 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 PHAZE's.

Notebook Artillery ships an update every 2 weeks, PHAZE every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook Artillery | PHAZE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-artillery/id6497486112/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phaze-thread-the-gap/id6761312661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **149** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 115 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Austin Ivansmith](https://appshunter.io/developer/806084714) | [Tyler Maxwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873064900) |

## What reviewers say

### Notebook Artillery

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

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Casual, #121 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.)


### PHAZE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phaze-thread-the-gap/id6761312661)

Adapt your shape to slip through oncoming walls of varying designs. This fast-paced game tests your reflexes, timing, and decision-making as the speed increases. Master simple swipe controls for an endless challenge.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced reflex gameplay, Simple swipe controls, Endless progressive challenge, Clean geometric visuals, Quick session or long runs

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skin - Crimson | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin - Ember | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin - Ghost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin - Ice | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin - Aurora | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin - Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack - 200 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack - 600 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack - 1,500 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack - 3,500 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook Artillery free?

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

### Is PHAZE free?

PHAZE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

PHAZE is rated higher. Notebook Artillery averages 4.5 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while PHAZE averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Notebook Artillery or PHAZE have ads?

Both Notebook Artillery and PHAZE show ads.

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

Notebook Artillery ships an update every 2 weeks, and PHAZE every 4 days. Most recently, Notebook Artillery was updated on October 30, 2026 and PHAZE on October 6, 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.*