# Go Ballistic vs The Catapult

The clearest difference is ads: Go Ballistic at none against The Catapult's shown. Go Ballistic also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 54%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). The Catapult's advantage is ratings volume (234 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Go Ballistic sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and The Catapult sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Go Ballistic against 4.2 for The Catapult. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Catapult has 234 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Go Ballistic's written reviews are positive against 54% of The Catapult's.

Go Ballistic ships an update every 4 months, The Catapult every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Go Ballistic | The Catapult |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-ballistic/id970782719/reviews) | **[4.2 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-catapult/id1292179808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **234** |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [NORMAN ROZENTAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/901361103) | [BYV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289684786) |

## What reviewers say

### Go Ballistic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-ballistic/id970782719)

Defend Earth from an alien invasion by launching ballistic missiles. Match missile colors to enemy colors to destroy them and prevent them from growing larger. Use your ultimate missile strategically to clear the screen.

**Highlights:** Color-matching missile defense, Fast-paced, escalating enemy speed, Ultimate missile for screen clear, Unlockable missile launchers, In-game achievements, Game Centre leaderboard, Energetic soundtracks and sounds

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Double Up Pack of 25 Ballistic Missiles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Secret Location Product | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Up Pack of 100 Ballistic Missiles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Missile Launchers And Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Up Pack of 200 Ballistic Missiles | $2.99 | one-time |


### The Catapult

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-catapult/id1292179808)

Defend your castle by launching stones with a catapult. Aim and release to destroy enemy siege weapons and towers. Earn coins to purchase powerful upgrades like bombs and improve your defenses.

**Highlights:** Catapult aiming and firing, Destroy enemy siege weapons, Upgrade projectiles (e.g., bombs), Earn coins for upgrades, Intuitive tap-and-drag controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disabling advertising | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- ⚡ Simple yet challenging mechanics
- 🎯 Physics-based targeting system
- 💰 No ads or minimal ads experience
- 🏆 Competitive leaderboard system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay after extended play
- ⚖️ Unfair difficulty balance and AI advantage
- 🐛 Projectiles pass through terrain inconsistently
- 💸 Expensive upgrade costs (999-4999 coins)
- 🎬 Intrusive and buggy ads

**Reported bugs**

- Shop missing on iOS version
- Restore purchase function not working on new devices
- Upgrades lost after shutdown
- Gold coins disappearing without reason
- Ad close button not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add shop/store to iOS version for upgrades
- More maps and varied environments
- Aiming line or aiming assistance feature
- Multiplayer with real players
- Save game progress between sessions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Go Ballistic free?

Go Ballistic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Catapult free?

The Catapult is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Go Ballistic or The Catapult?

The Catapult is rated higher. Go Ballistic averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while The Catapult averages 4.2 from 234 ratings.

### Do Go Ballistic or The Catapult have ads?

The Catapult shows ads; Go Ballistic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Go Ballistic or The Catapult?

Go Ballistic ships an update every 4 months, and The Catapult every 5 months. Most recently, Go Ballistic was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Catapult on November 6, 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.*