Comparison

Ant Works vs Bombshell Arena

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

Head to head
About

Ant Works

Use ants as living building blocks to construct bridges, towers, and ladders. Solve physics-based puzzles by strategically combining different ant types with unique abilities. Enjoy a relaxing, timer-free experience with increasingly challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzle gameplay
  • Build bridges, towers, and ladders
  • Multiple ant types with unique abilities
  • Dozens of handcrafted levels
  • Creative problem-solving challenges
  • Timer-free gameplay
Features
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Ant Works... Tiny ants, giant problems. Welcome to Ant Works, the physics-based puzzle game where the ants are your building materials. Connect ants together to build bridges, towers, ladders, and other living structures as you solve increasingly challenging puzzles. Every level is a unique engineering challenge. Build too weak and your structure collapses. Build too high and it topples. Success requires careful planning, clever use of ant abilities, and a solid understanding of physics. Whether you're crossing gaps, climbing obstacles, or creating towering structures, every puzzle offers opportunities to experiment and discover creative solutions. BUILD WITH ANTS Use ants as living building blocks. Connect them together and watch realistic physics bring your creations to life. Structures bend, sway, balance, and sometimes come crashing down in spectacular fashion. UNIQUE ANT ABILITIES Not all ants are the same. Different ant types offer different strengths and special abilities. Learn how each ant works and combine them strategically to solve puzzles that seem impossible at first glance. SOLVE PHYSICS-BASED PUZZLES Each level is carefully designed to challenge your creativity and problem-solving skills. Experiment with different approaches, learn from failures, and enjoy the satisfying moment when everything finally works. SIMPLE CONTROLS Easy-to-learn touch controls let you start building immediately. Place ants, connect structures, and watch your engineering ideas come to life. CHALLENGING AND REWARDING Levels begin with simple concepts and gradually introduce new mechanics, tougher obstacles, and more complex solutions. There's always a new challenge waiting. PLAY AT YOUR OWN PACE No timers. No rush. Take your time, experiment freely, and discover creative solutions. Ant Works rewards thoughtful planning and experimentation rather than fast reactions. FEATURES - Physics-based puzzle gameplay - Build bridges, towers, ladders, and more - Multiple ant types with unique abilities - Dozens of handcrafted levels - Creative problem-solving challenges - Simple touch controls - Relaxing, timer-free gameplay - Satisfying physics interactions - Challenging puzzles for curious minds Grab your colony and start building. Your ants are ready to work!

About

Bombshell Arena

Features
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Two rivals on either side of the river! Grab dynamite, throw it onto your rival's floor, blow the blocks from under their feet and drop them into the water. FAST MATCHES, NO WAITING If no online rival turns up within a few seconds, the match starts right away against bots. GAME MODES - LAST ONE STANDING: 1v1, 3 lives, last one standing wins. - GEM WAR: 2v2 team battle. Collect 10 gems and hold the lead for 15 seconds. - Daily mode: KNOCKDOWN (most knockouts in 120 seconds wins) or GEM DUEL (1v1, 8 gems). PLAY WITH FRIENDS Add friends with their code and invite them to a private match: a 1v1 duel or a 2v2 team battle. BOMBS AND BLOCKS Blast your rival's tiles, repair your own floor, cut off their path. Every tile counts. 10 HEROES, 10 ULTIMATES Kraken raid, artillery towers, boxing chicks, shadow step, giant frog, giant crab, prism bomb and more. Knock your rival out once to charge your ultimate. ANIMAL CARDS Fox, wolf, bear, elephant... Send your animal into the rival's half to roam the breakable ground and block their way. TROPHIES AND 5 ARENAS Win trophies and battle in the Tropical Ruins, Lava Citadel, Royal Arena, Frost Temple and Splash Park. ARENA CHEST Earn points in every match and open the chest: gold, gems, and heroes and animals you can only get from the chest. YOUR PROGRESS IS SAFE Your gold, gems, heroes and trophies are backed up to iCloud, so you continue where you left off after reinstalling or on a new iPhone. Download, jump into the arena and send your rival into the water!

Screenshots

Ant Works4 screens
Bombshell Arena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bombshell Arena at none against Ant Works's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Ant Works sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bombshell Arena sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ant Works ships an update fortnightly, Bombshell Arena weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Ant Works versus Bombshell Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnt WorksBombshell Arena
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB354 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDave ShworanPolyque Games

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ant Works

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
8 purchases

Bombshell Arena

One-time8
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • 30 Gems$1.99
  • 80 Gems$4.99
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  • Bomb Pass$4.99
  • Bomb Pass Plus$7.99
  • 170 Gems$9.99
  • 360 Gems$19.99
  • 950 Gems$49.99

Questions

Is Ant Works free?
Ant Works is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bombshell Arena free?
Bombshell Arena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ant Works or Bombshell Arena have ads?
Ant Works shows ads; Bombshell Arena does not.
Which is updated more often, Ant Works or Bombshell Arena?
Ant Works ships an update fortnightly, and Bombshell Arena weekly. Most recently, Ant Works was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bombshell Arena on October 25, 2026.

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