Comparison

Mr. Bucket vs Alien Swarm 3

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

Head to head
About

Mr. Bucket

A simple, addictive game where players tap the screen to change direction and guide a character as high as possible. Enjoy endless fun suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Tap to change direction
  • Endless gameplay
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Addictive mechanics
Features
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Mr. Bucket Fun addictive game for any age, tap on the screen to change direction. How high can you fly?? Have fun :)

About

Alien Swarm 3

Features
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If you are a fan of arcade games then you will have already played lots of great space arcade games, well now you can take it to the next level with Alien Swarm 3D. The aliens are invading again, swarming around in dazzling attack patterns. You're task is simple, blow'em all to bits! Can you defeat wave after wave of dazzling alien invaders to save the galaxy. Blast the invaders as they spin and whirl through space in this old school arcade invader game. After 4 fantastic waves you'll get a bonus round, score lots of points to insure you get that next free life. Your ship is equipped with a mega powered blaster, you have unlimited fire power ... unfortunately they do as well! From the golden era of video games we bring this retro arcade game firmly into the 21st century. Its Free so download it now and help defend the galaxy from this band of invading aliens know as Alien Swarm 3D. To control your space ship, pop into the settings screen and choose from tilt action or on screen buttons. Stay calm, don't panic, keep your hair on and you may just survive. Another fabulous shoot'em up from our retro arcade game series.

Screenshots

Mr. Bucket4 screens
Alien Swarm 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mr. Bucket at none against Alien Swarm 3's shown. Alien Swarm 3's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mr. Bucket ships an update every 13 months, Alien Swarm 3 every 23 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mr. Bucket versus Alien Swarm 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMr. BucketAlien Swarm 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 months — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB67 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerilan TETRUASHVILIGalatic Droids

In-app purchases

None

Mr. Bucket

No in-app purchases

None

Alien Swarm 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mr. Bucket free?
Mr. Bucket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alien Swarm 3 free?
Alien Swarm 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mr. Bucket or Alien Swarm 3 have ads?
Alien Swarm 3 shows ads; Mr. Bucket does not.
Which is updated more often, Mr. Bucket or Alien Swarm 3?
Mr. Bucket ships an update every 13 months, and Alien Swarm 3 every 23 months. Most recently, Mr. Bucket was updated on November 1, 2026 and Alien Swarm 3 on November 1, 2026.

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