# Bionics vs SWAT

Bionics and SWAT both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 41% of SWAT's written reviews are positive against 23% of Bionics's. SWAT also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Bionics's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bionics sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and SWAT sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bionics against 4.8 for SWAT. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Bionics's written reviews are positive against 41% of SWAT's.

Bionics ships an update every 10 days, SWAT every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bionics | SWAT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bionics/id6502816263/reviews) | **[4.8 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swat-squad-tactics/id6670252311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | **40.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 366 MB | 297 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [MAD PIXEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581972745) |

## What reviewers say

### Bionics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bionics/id6502816263)

Engage in an epic survival experience during a zombie apocalypse. Utilize bionic gear, powerful skills, and a vast arsenal of weapons to battle relentless undead hordes and fight for humanity's survival.

**Highlights:** Zombie apocalypse survival, Bionic gear and skills, Arsenal of guns, Battle undead hordes, Stunning visual effects

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Plus Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Blessings | $9.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient gameplay
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🕹️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Unbalanced and frustrating gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Loading issues and unresponsive app
- Purchased content not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay completed levels
- More diverse and meaningful upgrades
- Improved controls and movement


### SWAT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swat-squad-tactics/id6670252311)

Lead a tactical team in intense top-down shooter missions to rescue hostages and restore order. Make split-second decisions, assemble skilled operators, and execute precise strategies to outsmart criminals in dynamic scenarios. Customize your loadouts and personalize your squad for the ultimate rescue experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable loadouts and weapons, Dynamic rescue scenarios, Team personalization, Top-down tactical gameplay, Hostage rescue missions

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skipits 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cash 10000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skipits 30 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chain Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cash 50000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Skipits 100 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Blueprint Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cash 150000 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Chain Offer 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Skipits 250 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cash 300000 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Realistic graphics
- 🤩 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads
- 🤦‍♂️ Repetitive gameplay
- 🔌 Ads blocking game controls

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not ending after boss is defeated
- Inability to access end-of-level buttons due to ad bar

**Requested features**

- More diverse levels and settings
- Ability to promote comrades past level 12
- Move ad banner to less obstructive location


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bionics free?

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

### Is SWAT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bionics or SWAT?

SWAT is rated higher. Bionics averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while SWAT averages 4.8 from 4K ratings.

### Do Bionics or SWAT have ads?

Both Bionics and SWAT show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bionics or SWAT?

Bionics ships an update every 10 days, and SWAT every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bionics was updated on October 27, 2026 and SWAT on October 28, 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.*