Comparison

AlienSwarms vs 99 Balls 3D

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

Head to head
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.

About

99 Balls 3D

Features
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99 Balls 3D is an innovative game mixing Bubble Shooter and Breakout, where you shoot numbered balls to stop them from reaching the bottom, collect power-ups and stars for stronger weapons, and face rising challenges to beat your high score.

Screenshots

AlienSwarms4 screens
99 Balls 3D3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 99 Balls 3D at none against AlienSwarms's 1. 99 Balls 3D also leads on ads (none vs shown). AlienSwarms's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. AlienSwarms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 99 Balls 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AlienSwarms ships an update every 2 weeks, 99 Balls 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
AlienSwarms versus 99 Balls 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlienSwarms99 Balls 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB61 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMark Mangieri温宜 邱

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AlienSwarms

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

99 Balls 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AlienSwarms free?
AlienSwarms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 99 Balls 3D free?
99 Balls 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AlienSwarms or 99 Balls 3D have ads?
AlienSwarms shows ads; 99 Balls 3D does not.
Which is updated more often, AlienSwarms or 99 Balls 3D?
AlienSwarms ships an update every 2 weeks, and 99 Balls 3D every 2 months. Most recently, AlienSwarms was updated on November 5, 2026 and 99 Balls 3D on October 31, 2026.

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