# Art Of War 3:RTS Strategy Game — user reviews > 567 indexed App Store user reviews of Art Of War 3 by GEAR GAMES GLOBAL FZE, rated 4.80/5 from 9,563 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-of-war-3rts-strategy-game/id853680597/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-of-war-3rts-strategy-game/id853680597.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 8,686 · 4★ 417 · 3★ 140 · 2★ 68 · 1★ 252 ## What do users think of Art Of War 3? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Smooth gameplay - 👍 Intuitive controls - 🚀 Responsive touch controls - 👍 Immersive RTS experience - 🚀 Impressive graphics - 👍 Nostalgic C&C-like feel - 🚀 Engaging campaign - 👍 Balanced factions - 🚀 Addictive gameplay **Cons** - 🐛 Matchmaking issues - 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics - ⏱️ Lengthy upgrade times - 🐛 Bugs and glitches - 🔒 Security concerns - 🔋 Battery drain issues - 🤖 Unbalanced AI opponents - 🤕 Toxic community **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent crashes - Stuck on loading screens - Progress loss after device restart - Unresponsive touch controls - Matchmaking failures **Most requested features** - Offline skirmish mode - Improved campaign progression - Custom battle scenarios - Clan/guild support - Cross-platform play - More unit variety - Better unit pathfinding - Ability to upgrade multiple units at once ## Newest reviews (16 of 567) ### 4/5 — Great game *2026-08-26, version 6.8.17.39146* Everything is so fun but could you reduce the time between each online games like 2v2 or 3v3 Also can you pls update the images and video for the app on Apple Store because it in incorrect and outdated Additionally can make the hero’s easier to get because I am rank 10 and I still haven’t unlocked seraphim and have a big disadvantage in 2v2 3v3 or the tournaments and am not willing to pay to get hero’s . ### 2/5 — I just have something say *2026-08-25, version 6.8.17.39146* Hey Guys, I love your game, I love rts games. It’s the only rts game where i can play from anywhere and casually, absolutely love this game with all my heart. Absolutely a work of art However, there is something that just hurts my chest, and it’s the level pay to win aspect. Don’t get me wrong, a very good strategic player who has not put any money into the game can definitely outplay a player that has put a lot of money in it but not that skilled. However I cannot say the same when both players are equally skilled yet the other has paid for faster unit production and damage, it’s clear who the winner is going to be, you know that too. But I do have a suggestion, which I think you can profit even more, and possibly introduce more players. This is what I suggest: 1. No paid damage and unit production speed BUFFS for matches. Boosts should be removed. This is the one that causes the biggest unfairness in my opinion. 2. Everything else can be kept the same. The more you play, the stronger you get is how every game (especially tts) should be. 3. I am more than willing to put my money on this game because it deserves it, but I cannot do that if I know that the player who I am playing against and who is equally good as me will not stand a chance because I have unit buffs that produce units faster and does more damage. I feel no honour and I can’t feel any reward in it. You don’t have to change anything if you don’t want to. I’m not forcing anything out of you guys, I can see that you guys are constantly updating the game for your players and you have my gratitude. This is just a suggestion I am making, one that I hope you guys would take on board. All that said, I can no longer play this game, even though almost all my units are maxed out, and after spending more £300 into it. Sorry, I am a hardcore gamer that values fair play and honour. And unfortunately I have come to realise that this game does t support that, or at least how I want it to. I hope you guys take into consideration of my suggestions Despite all this, awsome game, and you guys can definitely make it more awesome and profit more. ### 3/5 — Very unbalanced tournaments *2026-08-25, version 6.8.17.39146* You either need to spend your salary to be able to have a win in the tournaments and pvp And get worried because of the amount of stress is giving you this game of you just simply delete it and start to read a book. It is hard to go against to boated up players by the game just to force you to spend money so you can cepe up with them while the boated players are getting it for free. Friend or family bonus scheme for those that work for the app. ### 2/5 — Too much unnecessary updates *2026-08-10, version 6.7.30.39072* Too much update ### 2/5 — Don’t start spending money on this game *2026-08-08, version 6.7.28.39064* I have spent money a few times on payday and every time i do i love then next six games in a row. Trying to get you to drop more funds I swear. Doing great till i drop money, then start stacking up major losses. ### 4/5 — Great game *2026-08-07, version 6.7.28.39064* Everything is so fun but could you reduce the time between each online games like 2v2 or 3v3 Also can you pls update the images and video for the app on Apple Store ### 2/5 — Fun game but with to much pay too win *2026-08-05, version 6.7.28.39064* Great game, except is extremely pay to win. It even goes as far to say in the tips “your opponent is probably buying boosts to get an advantage so you should too”. Say for some reason the developers did want to make the game less pay to win maybe make the upgrades in the battle? ### 2/5 — Quảng cáo lừa người dùng *2026-07-31, version 6.7.28.39064* Quảng cáo dài, xem gần xong thì nhấn dấu X để nhận phần thưởng không được. ### 2/5 — 개발자 운영자 보아라 *2026-07-30* 게임은 쓰레기 같이 만들어 놓고 .. 현질 과금 유도 이벤트나 띄우고.. 게임 밸런스나 좀 제대로 맞춰라. 저항군 무기가 무슨 2 차대전 무기이고 연합군은 전부 다연장 방사포 이고 , 저격총 이뭰말이고 ~ 그나마 저항군은 스피드 속도 전인데 그것도 똑같이 해버리고.매머드전차 포 .. 이게 전차냐~ ㅅㅂ. 매머드전차도 방사포전차로 바꿔라 **Developer response:** Thank you for your passionate feedback! Our team is constantly monitoring gameplay data and player input to make adjustments when needed. Each faction is designed with distinct tactical identities: Resistance emphasizes mobility and hit-and-run tactics, while Confederation relies on heavy armor and sustained firepower. We appreciate your specific suggestions about units and will pass them to the dev team for review. Balance is an ongoing process, and we're committed to making the game fair and exciting for everyone! ### 5/5 — We want a new game! *2026-07-29, version 6.7.9.39015* I loved this game but gosh its been years please MAKE ANOTHER GAME!! ### 5/5 — Glorious *2026-07-29, version 6.7.9.39015* I remember back in the iPod days when I used to play Art of War 2 non-stop. There was an iOS update that back then the game couldn’t run in the newest iOS version. I was so sad because I couldn’t play Art of War 2. Years later today I wanted to find my favorite game… there it is, Art of War 3. Never knew this game came out and I’m so happy, I can finally play like it was back in Art of War 2. By the way, please add the original soundtrack of Art of War 2. I just started playing so I do not know if it is already in-game. Such an amazing and nostalgic game, thank you guys for never giving up, please never end service, add offline mode or something but never end support to this game I beg. Huge shout out to the Devs for never ever giving up on Art of War. Thank you guys, always. ### 5/5 — Amazing💯 *2026-07-27, version 6.7.9.39015* This game had me at low expectations but after I played it I was amazed this is all I play now and one last thing FOR THE RESISTANCE ### 2/5 — 解锁新建筑等的时间太久了，而且没有排位模式 *2026-07-26, version 6.7.9.39015* 就不能学习以前中国服务器的版本，不要加入这么多需要慢慢解锁的建筑和科技吗？这非常破坏pvp游戏平衡，等所有建筑解锁，还有兵种的加成加满都猴年马月了。强烈建议取消这些解锁和加成功能，让所有玩家都能公平的加入竞技中去 ### 2/5 — Broken *2026-07-25, version 6.7.9.39015* Got to mission 4 where the game then proceeded to completely break itself to the point where I couldn’t even move the screen. A shame as I was enjoying it and saw a lot of potential. ### 2/5 — MAJOR pay to play *2026-07-25, version 6.7.9.39015* I have been spending money on this game. And while it is fun and the graphics are great, they will try to drain you. The more I spend on the game the more they put me against people that spend more or are a higher level than me to try and get me to spend more I’m sure. Unless you want to be the biggest spender to win, don’t get started spending yourself into a hole. ### 5/5 — Hay; *2026-07-25, version 6.7.9.39015* Hay ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — 完全不顾游戏平衡 *2026-08-12, version 6.7.30.39072* 只在乎钱，充值就能变强，完全不在乎游戏平衡，好好地军事游戏非要引入英雄，不充值就被动挨打，跟以前“全球行动”差远了，吃相要不要这么难看！ ### 1/5 — Game locking up won’t load *2026-08-03, version 6.7.28.39064* Game refuse load keep saying please wait waited. 5 minutes it won’t load turn phone off everything game won’t load ### 1/5 — 1 sao *2026-08-01, version 6.7.28.39064* Game lol, dựa hơi aow 2 sống, suốt ngày đứt kết nối với lag. Quân liên đoàn công nghệ hiện đại hơn mà chạy chậm chỉ ăn c cho quân đỏ ### 1/5 — Malicious intents or hacking *2026-07-30, version 6.7.28.39064* Players are being maliciously exploited to prompt or promote more spending of real money and time to win.. the mathematical and text proof are all available to the person or people downloading this game. Please be aware. ### 1/5 — Như lồn *2026-07-25, version 6.7.9.39015* Game hút tiền như lồn, xem quảng cáo xong đéo cho nhận thưởng. Địt mẹ chúng mày ### 1/5 — 匹配机制不平衡 大家不要充钱 *2026-07-10* 前期很普通看不出来 后期21等级 经常匹配到24 严重影响游戏体验 之前充的钱也没有任何意义 强烈建议大家不要充钱 不要在这个游戏浪费时间 **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback about matchmaking! We understand your concerns about rank differences. Our system aims to create challenging but fair matches, considering multiple factors beyond just rank. We continuously improve matchmaking algorithms to ensure balanced gameplay. Success in Art of War 3 depends on strategy, not just rank or spending. We appreciate your input and will keep working on enhancing the experience. ### 1/5 — Developers Deserve Better *2026-06-29, version 6.6.26.38956* The developers have created an enjoyable RTS, but the Community Manager does not represent the company well. Instead of communicating with players and addressing concerns, criticism is often met with bans. This should be investigated. ### 1/5 — Great Game, Poor Community Management *2026-06-29, version 6.6.26.38956* I enjoy Art of War 3 and appreciate the work the developers have put into the game. However, I’m disappointed with how the community is managed. I was banned from Discord, Facebook, and Instagram after criticizing the game. Constructive feedback should be welcomed, not silenced. I hope Gear Games reviews the Community Manager’s behavior and communication with players. A Community Manager should represent the company professionally, encourage discussion, and build trust with the community. ### 1/5 — The game is unbalanced and unfair. *2026-06-27, version 6.6.22.38936* stupid developer ### 1/5 — Reward ads problem *2026-06-26, version 6.6.22.38936* Whenever i try to close ads to claim my reward, the game switch to a blank tab, there is no way to return except rebooting the game and watch the ads all all over again without any reward, there are reasons why capitalism should never exist ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — The best Strategy game in Phone!!! *2026-08-31, version 6.8.20.39154* Absolute cinema,11/10,the best game in phone ### 5/5 — Pvp strategy *2026-08-30, version 6.8.17.39146* One of the best pvp strategic war game ### 5/5 — P2W *2026-08-22, version 6.7.30.39072* P2W параша, играть без доната невозможно (5 звезд чтобы заметили) ### 5/5 — Настольгия *2026-08-19, version 6.7.30.39072* Нашел у вас на сайте art of war 2 не могли бы вы обновит ее до самой последний версии, она уж больно интересная я очень давно прошел все ваши части art of war и это было что-то с чему-то ### 5/5 — Very good game *2026-08-14, version 6.7.30.39072* I love strategy games and this is the best one I’ve played. It is so fun and realistic. I definitely recommend this game. ### 5/5 — awesome game great control *2026-08-13, version 6.7.30.39072* awesome game ### 5/5 — Never seen this kind before *2026-08-12, version 6.7.30.39072* Awesome ! ### 5/5 — Review summary *2026-08-12, version 6.7.30.39072* Omgss..such an exceptionally well outstanding 🤦🏽‍♂️ performing rts mobile game⁉️ TOTTALY OUTCLASSES THE OTHER RTS MOBILE GAMES BY FARRR…!!! I WOULD GO BANKRUPT ON THIS GAME BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY.💯 I’ve been playing and testing out other games over the years and I’ve played strategy games with my dad before that help with “real time” critique problem solving like “Dawn of titans” “Titans fall assault” and “Mobile strike” which are all very great games btw.. I hope they definitely decide on a continuation in the future for “Dawn of titans” remarkably one of my favorite mobile strategy games of all time (Which I’m hoping they don’t try to do the same to change switch or make anything different with this GAME EVER 🙏🙏). but other than tht I nevr really knew about the extent of the real live gaming wrld experience in the mobile gaming industry capabilities untill i recently played “halo wars” on Xbox and seen that this has way more “user friendly” controls and definitive battles in the spans of coordination, EASY ONLINE COOPERATION, TACTICAL skill branch building AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, LESS TIME CONSUMING MANEUVERING OPERABLE’S which honestly helps take less time to think about your next move… ABSOLUTELY BLEW MY MIND. 10/10 😊❤️ my dad says the same.. ### 5/5 — Best game ever *2026-08-11, version 6.7.30.39072* The only game in my phone ❤️ ### 5/5 — Melhor jogo de estratégia da história *2026-08-11* Excepcional **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the incredible praise! Hearing that from a Commander like you means the world to us. We're honored to be considered the best and will keep working hard to deliver exceptional battles. Good luck on the battlefield, Commander! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*