# 15 Coins vs Notebook Artillery

The clearest difference is price: 15 Coins at Free against Notebook Artillery's $0.99. Notebook Artillery's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

15 Coins is free to download; Notebook Artillery costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Notebook Artillery holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 166 and 149 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of 15 Coins's written reviews are positive against 82% of Notebook Artillery's.

15 Coins ships an update every 2 months, Notebook Artillery every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 15 Coins | Notebook Artillery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/15-coins/id812850082/reviews) | **[4.5 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-artillery/id6497486112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **166** | 149 |
| Positive reviews | 71.6% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#153** |
| Size | 90 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Engaging Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/493207688) | [Austin Ivansmith](https://appshunter.io/developer/806084714) |

## What reviewers say

### 15 Coins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/15-coins/id812850082)

A minimalistic arcade game where you must collect 15 coins while avoiding your own clones. Use power-ups to temporarily freeze and destroy clones. Test your reflexes and skills in this challenging, addictive experience.

**Highlights:** Collect 15 coins, Avoid clones, Tilt or tap to steer, Power-up to freeze clones, Destroy clones, High score chasing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Simple and fun concept
- ✨ Smooth and clean graphics
- 🕹️ Easy-to-learn controls
- 🏆 Challenging but rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😵 Frustrating difficulty
- 🐛 Unstable controls
- 📉 Poor difficulty curve
- 😩 Tedious and confusing
- ⚠️ Lack of warning for power-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Controls are impossible to control
- Ship spins in circles or doesn't move
- Tilt controls are unstable
- Invisible clones on lowest difficulty
- No discernible way to determine power-up duration

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Cosmetic items for purchase
- Player boosts
- Expand to create more games
- More game modes (e.g., infinite mode)


### Notebook Artillery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-artillery/id6497486112)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in strategic cannon combat with this arcade-simulation-action game. Adjust firing angle and powder to hit targets or opponents, accounting for wind and random stage layouts. Features hand-drawn art and multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Adjust firing angle and powder, Account for wind and stage layouts, Solo target practice mode, CPU opponent, Local multiplayer vs mode, Hand-drawn game art, Unlockable stickers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Charming hand-drawn visuals
- 🎨 Creative twist on artillery games
- 💡 Simple yet effective mechanics
- 🕹️ Satisfying challenge of mastering angles and power

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤖 Erratic AI behavior
- 🕹️ Controls could be improved for one-handed play
- 🎨 Pixelated terrain graphics
- 🕹️ Lacking difficulty settings or progression

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 12 and 13 on iPad Pro
- Inconsistent animation speeds

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer
- Campaign mode with objectives
- Weapon/tower upgrades
- Customization options
- Special game modes (speed run, boss battles, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 15 Coins free?

15 Coins is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notebook Artillery free?

Notebook Artillery costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 15 Coins or Notebook Artillery?

Notebook Artillery is rated higher. 15 Coins averages 4.3 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Notebook Artillery averages 4.5 from 149 ratings.

### Do 15 Coins or Notebook Artillery have ads?

Both 15 Coins and Notebook Artillery show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 15 Coins or Notebook Artillery?

15 Coins ships an update every 2 months, and Notebook Artillery every 2 weeks. Most recently, 15 Coins was updated on November 1, 2026 and Notebook Artillery on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*