Comparison

Swamp Attack vs Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)

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

Head to head
About

Swamp Attack

Defend your porch from waves of mutant creatures, aliens, and zombies using an arsenal of weapons and strategic upgrades. Survive over 540 levels across 11 episodes with intuitive tap and drag controls, even offline.

Highlights
  • Defend your porch from mutant creatures
  • Over 540 single-player levels
  • 35+ insane defense tools
  • 90+ unique monsters to battle
  • Upgrade weapons and defenses
  • Offline Mode support
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DEFEND YOUR PORCH. UNLEASH THE ARSENAL. Your swamp is under siege by a literal nightmare of mutant gators, alien invaders, and trigger-happy zombies. Grab your shotgun, plant your feet on the porch, and show these critters why you don't mess with the bayou! ACTION-PACKED DEFENSE WITH A TWIST Swamp Attack isn't just a shooter—it’s a high-stakes strategy game where you’re the last line of defense. Whether you’re tossing Molotovs or calling in an Atom Bomb, every tap counts. WHY YOU’LL LOVE THE SWAMP: Massive Scale: Battle through 540+ single-player levels across 11 intense episodes. Epic Arsenal: Choose from 35+ insane defense tools, including the reckless Minigun, the Blob-thrower, and the classic Shotgun. Mutant Mayhem: Face off against 90+ unique monsters, from chainsaw-wielding zombies to tank-driving aliens. Strategy First: Upgrade your guns, equip explosives, and switch weapons mid-action to survive the horde. Play Anywhere: Full Offline Mode support—no Wi-Fi? No problem. Defend your home on the go. HOW TO SURVIVE: TAP TO SHOOT: Simple, intuitive controls. DRAG & DROP: Rain down dynamite and Molotovs. SWITCH & LOAD: Don't run dry—swap weapons instantly. UPGRADE: Turn your porch into an impenetrable fortress. Join millions of players in the ultimate showdown between one man and a whole lot of crazy. DOWNLOAD NOW AND PROTECT THE SWAMP!

About

Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)

Embark on an adventure to save the planet from being flattened by evil minions. Guide a rolling ball through 75 challenging levels, overcoming traps and defeating monsters. Experience physics-based gameplay with epic boss battles and a groovy soundtrack.

Highlights
  • 75 exciting levels
  • Epic boss battles
  • Tricky traps and monsters
  • Exciting physics elements
  • Groovy soundtrack
  • Cloud support
  • Controller support
Features
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Red Alert! Evil minions want to squeeze the planet into a square shape. Who's got the balls to save the world ? Oh yeah, that's right! Red Ball to the rescue! Roll, jump and bounce through 75 exciting levels full of adventure. Make your way through tricky traps and defeat all monsters. Features: - All-New Red Ball Adventure - 75 Levels - Epic Boss Battles - Cloud Support - Exciting Physics Elements - Groovy Soundtrack - Controller Support

Screenshots

Swamp Attack4 screens
Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Swamp Attack at every 9 days against Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)'s every 16 months. Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Swamp Attack sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Swamp Attack against 4.7 for Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35K and 93K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Swamp Attack's written reviews are positive against 86% of Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swamp Attack ships an update every 9 days, Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) every 16 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Swamp Attack versus Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwamp AttackRed Ball 4 (Ad Supported)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (35K ratings) — better4.7 (93K ratings)
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35K93K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 16 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB157 MB
Age rating12++4
DeveloperMoving EyeFDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG

Customer experience

Swamp Attack

All ratings34,685 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews2,257 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.1%

Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)

All ratings89,888 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews2,095 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative10.5%

User reviews

Swamp Attack

From 35K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Childhood game
  • 👍 Nice game
  • 🎨 Great graphics and gameplay
  • 🕹️ Fun and addictive
  • 💯 Best game ever

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game crashes on certain levels
  • ⚠️ Progression blocked by paywall
  • 🔋 Limited energy/battery issues
  • 🕹️ Repetitive and unbalanced gameplay
  • 🤖 Multiplayer issues with matchmaking and controls

Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)

From 93K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 🤩 Nostalgic childhood game
  • 👍 Fun and simple
  • 🤗 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Colorful and creative

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Pay to win elements
  • ⏰ Too many ads
  • 💤 Game gets boring after completion
  • 🔋 Limited lives system
  • 🐛 Glitchy controls and bugs

Bugs and requests

Swamp Attack

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes when defeating boss on episode 8 level 24
  • Purchased items and progress not saving properly after updates
  • Audio issues and sound bugs
  • Multiplayer instantly surrendering when minimizing the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Improved multiplayer experience
  • Better balance between free and paid progression
  • Customization options for the swamp house
  • Expanded weapon and defense variety

Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Levels not saving progress
  • Ads blocking gameplay
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and episodes
  • Additional game modes and challenges
  • Customizable skins and characters
  • Improved level editor and sharing
  • Leaderboards and multiplayer

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Swamp Attack

One-time13
  • Fistful of Coins$0.99
  • 10 Potions$0.99
  • 30 Potions$1.99
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  • More Gifts$2.99
  • Bag of Coins$2.99
  • Double Coins$3.99
  • Bag of Coins$3.99
  • 100 Potions$3.99
  • Barrel of Coins$6.99
  • Barrel of Coins$9.99
  • Truck of Coins$15.99
  • Truck of Coins$24.99
  • Bank Vault$99.99
1 purchases

Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)

One-time1
  • Unlock full version$4.99

Questions

Is Swamp Attack free?
Swamp Attack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) free?
Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Swamp Attack or Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)?
Swamp Attack is rated higher. Swamp Attack averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) averages 4.7 from 93K ratings.
Do Swamp Attack or Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) have ads?
Both Swamp Attack and Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) show ads.
Which is updated more often, Swamp Attack or Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported)?
Swamp Attack ships an update every 9 days, and Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) every 16 months. Most recently, Swamp Attack was updated on October 27, 2026 and Red Ball 4 (Ad Supported) on October 27, 2026.

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