Comparison

Galcon 2 vs Swarm Game

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

Head to head
About

Galcon 2

Engage in a fast-paced space strategy game where you command swarms of ships to conquer planets and the entire galaxy. Compete in multiplayer battles, join clans, and test your skills in tournaments.

Highlights
  • Clans battling for galactic supremacy
  • Multiplayer tournaments
  • Betting with Galcoins
  • Multiple ship shapes
  • Diverse planet environments
Features
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Galcon 2 is a demolition derby in space! Send swarms of ships from planet to planet to conquer the galaxy in this fast paced multiplayer strategy game! Galcon 2 includes: - Clans battling for galactic supremacy - Tournament to prove your amazing skills - Betting to take Galcoins from the weak - Multiple ship shapes like triangle and trapezoid - Slick planets made of lava and ice

About

Swarm Game

Engage in real-time strategy battles across the Hive Universe. Grow your bug army, upgrade your hives, and conquer territories. Compete with players worldwide or team up with friends in this bug-themed conquest.

Highlights
  • Upgradable Hives
  • Multiple Enemies
  • Multiplayer Free for All & Teams
  • Leaderboards
  • Purchasable Content
  • Adjustable Game Speed
  • Tons of Maps
Features
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An RTS Strategy Game. Conquer the Hive Universe with your bugs! Take Hives, make more Bugs, and conquer more Hives! -Upgradable Hives - Form your strategy -Multiple Enemies - Strategize the timings of your attacks -Multiplayer Free for All & Teams - Play with your friends -Leaderboards - Compete with the world -Purchasable Content - Enhance the game -Adjustable Game Speed - Fit your game play style -Tons of Maps - Play for Hours And much more!

Screenshots

Galcon 24 screens
Swarm Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Swarm Game at 4.8 against Galcon 2's 3.9. Swarm Game also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 74%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Galcon 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (235 vs 49). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Galcon 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Swarm Game sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Swarm Game holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 235 and 49 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Galcon 2's written reviews are positive against 95% of Swarm Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Galcon 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Swarm Game every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Galcon 2 versus Swarm Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGalcon 2Swarm Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (235 ratings)4.8 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews95.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings235 — better49
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB301 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHassey Enterprises, Inc.Evan Carr

Customer experience

Galcon 2

All ratings232 ratings
Positive70.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative23.7%
Written reviews297 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative21.9%

Swarm Game

All ratings49 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%

Bugs and requests

Galcon 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Account login issues and password reset problems
  • Compatibility problems on newer devices
  • Graphical glitches and visual bugs
  • Unresponsive or laggy controls

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline single-player campaign mode
  • Difficulty settings for better balance
  • More game modes and map variations
  • In-depth tutorial for new players
  • Improved matchmaking system

Swarm Game

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Galcon 2

One-time4
  • Ship of Galcoins$4.99
  • Fleet of Galcoins$9.99
  • Planet of Galcoins$19.99
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  • Galaxy of Galcoins$49.99
10 purchases

Swarm Game

One-time10
  • Tchaikovsky Maps$1.99
  • Hymns Maps$1.99
  • Mozart Maps$1.99
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  • Vivaldi Maps$1.99
  • Christmas Maps$2.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Espionage Expansion$4.99
  • War Expansion$4.99
  • Colonies$5.99
  • Everything Bundle$12.00

Questions

Is Galcon 2 free?
Galcon 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swarm Game free?
Swarm Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Galcon 2 or Swarm Game?
Swarm Game is rated higher. Galcon 2 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 235 ratings, while Swarm Game averages 4.8 from 49 ratings.
Do Galcon 2 or Swarm Game have ads?
Swarm Game shows ads; Galcon 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Galcon 2 or Swarm Game?
Galcon 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Swarm Game every 2 weeks. Most recently, Galcon 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Swarm Game on November 7, 2026.

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