# Front Wars — WW2 Turn-Based Strategy

> WW2 turn-based strategy game with unit command and objective capture. (iPhone/iPad app by Gregory Challant.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/front-wars/id720862572 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gregory Challant](https://appshunter.io/developer/699680332)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Strategy
- Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 174 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 106 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-01-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/front-wars/id720862572/reviews.md

## What is Front Wars?

Front Wars is a turn-based strategy game. Take control of allied troops and revive the great battles of the second world war in a tense campaign against the german army. You can challenge your friends online on Facebook, Gamecenter or by the passing the device.

The two armies take turns building and commanding units on a grid-based map. The objective is to defeat the enemy army. There are two ways to defeat an opponent: destroy every one of the opponent's units on the map or capture the opponent's headquarters. The terrain on a map affects unit range of movements and the defense attributes of units stationed in that terrain. Capturing cities and enemy buildings will give the player new fundings at the beginning of each turn, with which the player can create a variety of new units (soldiers, tanks, planes, ships...) to gain power over his opponent.

The game features:
* Revive great battles of the second World War in a tense Solo Campaign
* 26 missions
* 15 different Units : Soldiers, Tanks, Planes, Ships...
* 3 difficulty levels
* Cross Platform Online Turn-based multiplayer using Facebook
* Beautiful HD Graphics

## Key features

- Turn-based strategy gameplay
- World War II campaign
- Diverse unit types (soldiers, tanks, planes, ships)
- Grid-based map with terrain effects
- Online multiplayer
- HD graphics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $3.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Axis Campaign | $3.99 | one-time |
| Map Editor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Africa Campaign | $1.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #199 in Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)
- #164 in Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

## What do users think of Front Wars?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Excellent Advance Wars spiritual successor
- 👍 Intuitive turn-based strategy gameplay
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual presentation
- 💰 Affordable price point ($2.99-$3.99)
- 🌐 Multiplayer functionality available
- 📱 Works well on iPad
- 🎯 Engaging campaign with WW2 theme
- ⚡ Smooth online gameplay when functioning
- 🔄 Developers actively updating and improving

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Screen orientation issues
- 🐛 UI elements cut off on notched devices (iPhone 15, rounded corners)
- 🐛 Units hard to select and very small
- 🐛 Touch detection dead zones on maps
- ⚠️ Weak and unintelligent AI opponent
- ⚠️ No animation speed controls
- ⚠️ Limited customization and settings
- ⚠️ No undo function for unit movements
- ⚠️ Lacks CO powers and commanders
- ⚠️ Limited unit variety compared to Advance Wars
- ⚠️ Multiplayer plagued with connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Campaign too short
- ⚠️ Slow unit movement animations
- ⚠️ No fog of war mechanic
- ⚠️ Unbalanced difficulty progression

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Cannot move units in certain missions
- Screen rotation causes freezes
- UI elements hidden behind notches on newer iPhones
- Save button inaccessible in corners (rounded screen edges)
- AI turn never finishes in editor mode
- Game Center multiplayer crashes and hangs
- Cannot send game invitations
- Multiplayer moves not registering
- Stuck on loading screens
- Cannot find unit errors
- Bridges appearing everywhere in custom maps
- Transport units not attacked by AI
- Infantry capturing objectives while in transport
- Damage percentage calculations incorrect for damaged units
- 3-star rating not awarded properly
- In-app purchases not working (map editor, campaigns)
- Facebook authentication issues
- Game stalls on start screen
- Multiplayer invitations repeatedly prompt for Facebook connection
- Inactive multiplayer games cannot be removed
- Uneven terrain maps in multiplayer
- Random unknown opponents appearing in multiplayer list

**Most requested features**

- Undo function for unit movements
- Animation speed controls or skip option
- Fog of war mechanic
- More unit types (submarines, destroyers, machine gun infantry, etc.)
- Additional commanders/CO powers
- More campaign levels and missions
- Map editor improvements and more user maps
- Additional factions (Russia, Britain, Japan, Italy)
- Naval combat expansion
- Bunkers and trenches as defensive structures
- Train units and train stations
- 4-player multiplayer mode
- Pacific theatre campaign
- Zoom in/out functionality
- Better AI difficulty settings
- iCloud save syncing
- More customization options
- Terrain-specific battle backgrounds
- Better sound effects
- Story/narrative elements and cutscenes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 174)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/front-wars/id720862572/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this game!

*2026-06-02, version 1.3.59*

Need more levels!
Played through several times, great thinking strategy game

### 2/5 — A little upsetting

*2025-03-02, version 1.3.59*

I should have read the reviews. 

I enjoy playing tutorials since they are supposed to SHOW you the ropes. They also give you an idea of what the game is about, how it plays, and to SEE if you’re going to enjoy it.

 I love these types of games. What I don’t like is when you have an objective right off the edge of the screen or an enemy and you CANT SEE IT.  I’m not saying it’s not there. It obviously is. But it takes away from the immersion. 

And this can be fixed. And I’ll wait. You can have the rest of my money for your IAP when the screen is fully visible. I’ll be happy to raise my review score once I can see the city in the tutorial on iPhone 15. Or make the settings accessible. 

Please?

### 4/5 — Great game, lacking some features

*2024-08-13, version 1.3.59*

Overall super fun and a great adaption of advanced wars. Love it. However some noticeably missing features like limited settings and configurability, can’t turn off auto save, limited customisation. Love the WW2 theme and how some battles are replicated!

### 1/5 — A fuir

*2024-06-21, version 1.3.59*

Jeu complètement absurdes, rien avoir avec advanced Wars, pour le prix, sa ne vaut pas le coup, a fuir, vous économiserai des sous.

### 5/5 — Awesome game. Doesn’t account for corners

*2024-02-18, version 1.3.59*

I love this game, been playing for a few weeks now. Almost exactly like advance wars without the characters and their abilities. I have been playing 
a lot of custom maps and wanted to try my hand at it. Unfortunately I can’t save anything I do because the button is in the corner of the screen. On the Iphone 13 pro max the corners are rounded and this game does NOT accommodate for it. Please fix this. Thank you for this amazing game! Looking forward to any add ons or updates!

### 1/5 — How do i save maps in map editor?

*2023-07-01, version 1.3.59*

I need to know otherwise i want my money back

### 2/5 — Ehhhhh…

*2023-04-21, version 1.3.59*

It’s barely passable as a cheap Advance Wars knockoff. Game doesn’t seem to have any original mechanics not also found in AW, plus it’s missing a ton of polish like real animations for units or any game options at all. Units are very small and hard to select, the APC / troop transport trucks show a maximum move range when selected that you can’t actually MOVE to (what?)

The only good thing is that it uses the Allies / Axis powers which is cool. Unfortunately there is so much else going against the game I couldn’t recommend it in good conscience. $4 down the drain!

### 1/5 — No funciona, si quieres jugar con un conocido

*2022-07-03, version 1.3.59*

La aplicación deja esperando siempre y nunca te da opción para mover tus unidades, únicamente la compre por que quería jugar con un compañero y no sirve.

### 1/5 — No lo compres es una estafa

*2022-07-03, version 1.3.59*

No funciona el multijugador

### 2/5 — Meh

*2022-05-25, version 1.3.59*

Look und Idee kommen direkt vom Nintendoklassiker, aber das Herz fehlt. Die Musik geht nur ein paar Takte bevor sie sich wiederholt, eine Story ist nicht vorhanden, dass es nur zwei Fraktionen gibt, langweilt optisch und spielmechanisch und es fehlt tiefe. Das wär alles nicht soo wild, aber das zusammen mit einer wirklich dämlichen ai ist einfach enttäuschend.

## Frequently asked questions about Front Wars

### What is Front Wars?

Front Wars is a turn-based strategy game that allows players to relive World War II battles. You command allied troops, strategically deploy various units like soldiers, tanks, planes, and ships, and aim to defeat the German army through tactical gameplay on a grid-based map.

### What are the main objectives in Front Wars?

The primary objectives in Front Wars are to either destroy all of the opponent's units on the map or to capture the opponent's headquarters. Players must also manage resources gained from capturing cities and buildings to create new units and gain an advantage.

### How can I play Front Wars with friends?

Front Wars offers cross-platform online multiplayer through Facebook and Gamecenter. You can also challenge friends locally by passing the device back and forth, making it a versatile option for both solo and social play.

### What kind of units can I command?

The game features 15 different types of units, including Soldiers, Tanks, Planes, and Ships. These units can be created using funds earned during the game, allowing for a diverse range of tactical approaches to overcome your opponents.

### Is Front Wars free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it does include in-app purchases. These purchases can provide advantages or additional content, though the core gameplay and a significant campaign are accessible without them.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.59 — 2018-06-04

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Privacy Policy update for GDPR compliance.

### 1.3.58 — 2018-01-30

Fixed multiplayer

### 1.3.57 — 2016-09-19

New Africa campaign!

### 1.2.52 — 2016-04-05

bug fixes

### 1.2.51 — 2016-03-24

fixed missing mission in allies campaign

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*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 2026-09-06.*