Comparison

AvyAce vs Norman Lives

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

Head to head
About

AvyAce

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Avy Ace AR turns the world around you into an arcade air combat arena. Launch your airplane into augmented reality, fly through your real space, collect power-ups, and battle for aerial dominance. Choose your favorite plane, unlock new aircraft, and customize your look with fun accessories. Then jump into different game modes built for quick, exciting sessions. In Duel Mode, capture the orb, hold it as long as possible, and shoot down enemy planes before they take control. In Survival Mode, place your HQ, defend it from enemy waves, and upgrade your base to survive all 10 rounds. Whether you want fast dogfights, AR flying practice, plane progression, or arcade survival action, Avy Ace AR gives you a playful way to become the ace of the skies.

About

Norman Lives

Embark on a permadeath survival RPG in a procedurally generated post-apocalyptic world. Battle diverse enemies, collect unique weapons, and level up abilities. Team up with friends for cooperative multiplayer or compete globally on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Permadeath roguelike gameplay
  • Procedurally generated endless world
  • 4-player cooperative multiplayer
  • 16 unique weapons
  • 20+ enemy types and 4 bosses
  • Unlockable abilities and customization
Features
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Norman Lives is a 3D survival RPG set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Every death is permanent. Every choice matters. How long can you survive? EXPLORE A LIVING 3D WORLD Venture into an endless, procedurally generated wasteland spanning 8 biomes — from Dense Forest and Suburban Ruins to a scorching Desert, the Seaside, frozen Winter and volcanic hellscapes. Watch day turn to night as you discover fortified survivor villages, hostile rebel camps and abandoned buildings full of loot. The further you go, the more dangerous it gets. DEFEND VILLAGES FROM RAIDS Survivor villages are under constant threat. Enter one and raiders launch a 10-wave assault — from scrap bandits to war machines to hive queens. Fight alongside the villagers and their turrets, survive every wave, and earn the legendary Flame Ring power. CHOOSE YOUR FACTION Rescue trapped survivors and escort them to safety. Ally with survivor camps for shield upgrades and XP boosts — or join the rebels and face the villages' ice and desert warriors. Your choice decides who attacks and who defends. FIGHT TO SURVIVE Battle more than 30 enemy types, including mutant wolves, giant scorpions, mechs, sand worms and blizzard wraiths. Face 8 epic bosses, each with its own multi-phase attacks — from the Sentinel Core's energy barriers to the Sand Pharaoh and the Magma Titan. ARM YOURSELF Wield 33 melee and ranged weapons — from a lead pipe to a plasma sword, from a pistol to the Annihilator — across 5 rarity tiers and 6 damage types. Gather materials and blueprints to craft new weapons, and merge duplicates in the Weapon Lab to forge stronger gear. BUILD YOUR SURVIVOR Level up to unlock dodge rolls, auto-targeting, rapid fire and more. Spend coins in the skill tree on permanent upgrades — starting HP, armor, shields, elemental resistances and growth bonuses that carry across runs. Rescue 8 unique survivors for permanent bonuses like extra loot, less damage taken and passive healing. COMPLETE 42 MISSIONS Follow a story campaign with objectives ranging from boss hunts to biome exploration to weapon mastery. Earn rewards and unlock journal entries that reveal the world's lore. PLAY WITH FRIENDS Team up with 2-4 players in real-time co-op. Browse lobbies, host private games and survive together in the same world. Spectate your teammates after death. FEATURES - Full 3D graphics with a rotatable camera and day-night cycle - Permadeath roguelike, with a Casual Mode to save and continue - Endless procedurally generated world with 8 biomes - Survivor villages, rebel camps and 10-wave raid defense - Faction system — survivors or rebels - 33 weapons, 5 rarity tiers, 6 damage types - Weapon crafting and the Weapon Lab - 30+ enemy types and 8 multi-phase bosses - 42 story missions - 8 rescuable survivors with permanent bonuses - Persistent skill tree - Real-time co-op multiplayer (2-4 players) - 11 character skins - Game Center leaderboards and achievements - Controller support (MFi, Xbox, PlayStation) - No ads, no pay-to-win

Screenshots

AvyAce4 screens
Norman Lives4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AvyAce at none against Norman Lives's 10. AvyAce also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.6). Norman Lives's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Norman Lives sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. AvyAce asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AvyAce ships an update every 4 months, Norman Lives every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AvyAce versus Norman Lives: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAvyAceNorman Lives
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size523 MB24 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTobias ReidlJoel Brecker

In-app purchases

None

AvyAce

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Norman Lives

One-time10
  • 1-Hour XP Boost$0.99
  • Dark Commander Skin$1.89
  • 3-Hour XP Boost$1.89
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  • Plumber Hero Skin$1.89
  • Swamp Sage Skin$1.89
  • Steel Titan Skin$1.89
  • Pocket Tamer Skin$1.89
  • 1,500 Coins$2.59
  • Survival Kit$4.00
  • 12,000 Coins$7.95

Questions

Is AvyAce free?
AvyAce is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Norman Lives free?
Norman Lives is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AvyAce or Norman Lives have ads?
Neither AvyAce nor Norman Lives shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AvyAce or Norman Lives?
AvyAce ships an update every 4 months, and Norman Lives every 2 days. Most recently, AvyAce was updated on October 30, 2026 and Norman Lives on November 5, 2026.

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