Comparison

TapTrap Balloon vs AlienSwarms

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

Head to head
About

TapTrap Balloon

Features
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Simple to learn, impossible to master. Tap to fly your balloon through an endless field of cacti. How far can you go before you pop? - One-tap controls - Infinite levels – gets faster the further you get - Beat your high score and challenge your friends - Share your score and see who's best Warning: Highly addictive.

About

AlienSwarms

Experience intense arcade survival against intelligent alien swarms that adapt and transform the battlefield. Dodge, adapt, and endure as the enemies evolve their tactics and trigger game-altering events. This fast-paced shooter offers quick, addictive runs with simple controls and deep strategic challenges.

Highlights
  • Dynamic Swarm AI
  • Ritual System
  • Word Rituals
  • Pure Arcade Survival
  • Simple Controls, Deep Challenge
  • Fast, Addictive Runs
Features
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Survive relentless waves of alien drones in this fast-paced arcade action game where the swarm moves with eerie intelligence—and ritualistic purpose. Dodge. Adapt. Endure. Because the longer you survive… the more the rules change. At first, it feels manageable. Then the formations tighten. The patterns shift. Then you notice the eyes. Every drone in the swarm is watching you now—glowing, deliberate, aware. And then it begins. They don't just attack anymore. They transform the battlefield. ~ FEATURES Dynamic Swarm AI Enemies don't just chase you—they organize, surround, and evolve in real time. Ritual System The swarm triggers gameplay-altering events that reshape each run in unexpected ways. Word Rituals They don't just move—they communicate. Watch the swarm form ominous messages mid-game. The Eye (NEW in 3.0) Survive long enough, and the swarm assembles into something far worse than a formation. It watches. It tracks. It burns. Your Ship, Reborn (NEW in 3.0) A new look for your pilot—an alert face, a glowing steering belt that reads every move you make. Every Victory, Celebrated (NEW in 3.0) Beat your best score and watch the sky light up. You earned it. Pure Arcade Survival No filler. No downtime. Just escalating intensity. Simple Controls, Deep Challenge Easy to pick up. Brutal to master. Fast, Addictive Runs Quick sessions that turn into "just one more try." ~ STRATEGY MATTERS Stay moving—or get surrounded Read the swarm before it closes in Adapt when the rituals begin Survive long enough to face what's watching They are watching. ~ VERSION 3.0 – MAJOR UPDATE New: The Eye—a dangerous boss encounter with tracking beams and fiery impacts New: A redesigned player ship with an expressive face and glowing steering bel New: Every enemy drone now bears glowing, menacing eyes New: Fireworks celebration when you beat your high score Improved: Difficulty balance, ad experience, and overall stability Numerous bug fixes and polish ~ AI HOOK This isn't just another shooter. The swarm feels alive. It adapts. It signals. And now, it watches. Can you survive when the game turns against you? Enjoyed ALIENSWARMS? I also made METEORIC and DEFENDER REBORN, two classic arcade tributes reborn for modern touch screens -- both available on the App Store. Icons by Twemoji, licensed under CC-BY 4.0.

Screenshots

TapTrap Balloon4 screens
AlienSwarms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AlienSwarms at Free against TapTrap Balloon's $0.49. TapTrap Balloon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

AlienSwarms is free to download; TapTrap Balloon costs $0.49 up front. AlienSwarms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TapTrap Balloon asks for nothing beyond the download.

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TapTrap Balloon versus AlienSwarms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapTrap BalloonAlienSwarms
Price$0.49Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB116 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRorvasslia Invest ASMark Mangieri

In-app purchases

None

TapTrap Balloon

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AlienSwarms

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is TapTrap Balloon free?
TapTrap Balloon costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is AlienSwarms free?
AlienSwarms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TapTrap Balloon or AlienSwarms have ads?
AlienSwarms shows ads; TapTrap Balloon does not.

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