# Machines at War 3 RTS — user reviews > 212 indexed App Store user reviews of Machines at War 3 RTS by Isotope 244, rated 4.70/5 from 666 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machines-at-war-3-rts/id646436754/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machines-at-war-3-rts/id646436754.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 564 · 4★ 66 · 3★ 12 · 2★ 9 · 1★ 15 ## What do users think of Machines at War 3 RTS? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Simple to learn and get right to the strategy - 👍 Flexible for experience - 👍 Tons of fun - 👍 Addictive gameplay - 👍 Great strategy and tactics - 👍 Excellent RTS experience - 👍 Reminiscent of classic RTS games - 👍 No in-app purchases or ads - 👍 Excellent value for money - 👍 Smooth and polished gameplay **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches - 🐛 AI could be more challenging - 🐛 Unit control and formation issues - 🐛 Compatibility issues on newer devices - 🐛 Multiplayer not working for some users **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashes on startup - Submarines moving onto land - Berthas obsessively attacking shields - Units not obeying attack orders - AI building walls for no reason - Email/login screen issues - Compatibility problems on iPhone X **Most requested features** - Add more units and factions - Improve AI difficulty - Implement a map creator mode - Add zoom functionality - Introduce a sandbox mode - Expand the campaign mode - Add local multiplayer support - Improve unit control and formation ## Newest reviews (20 of 212) ### 2/5 — Not as good as the first game *2025-08-17, version 3.2* Kind of disappointed for 7$ they got rid of unlimited build queue and it’s super hard to quickly select units would definitely recommend getting the 1st version of the game ### 5/5 — Bounceback ability *2024-01-14, version 3.2* Just when many games get started but thrown away within weeks, if not days, this keeps on making you come back too. Well executed game. ### 5/5 — Great *2023-09-10, version 3.2* For me, I have been playing this for years. Be nice to expand it ### 4/5 — Good Game *2023-08-28, version 3.2* It’s a very good game but has some bugs and issues and hasn’t had an update in years. But definitely worth the money. ### 2/5 — Everything needed for a great game except ... *2023-07-18, version 3.2* ... the ability to organise troops in a meaningful way and get them to carry out orders correctly. So often I've grouped Bertha's together, all within range of an enemy which can be seen clearly and they just don't fire. Repair units, grouped together which, when you click on their group and tell them where to go, they don't go. It's like doing battle with puppies. Waste of £6.99. Don't recommend at all. ### 5/5 — Fantastic RTS game *2023-06-01, version 3.2* The only game I will never stop playing.There is a chess like quality to the tactics and strategies. You will find paralellels to historical campaigns in your battles if you look for them (island hopping, blockades, the primacy of air power (sometimes) etc. Standing ovation to the developers. ### 5/5 — My go to RTS on iPad *2023-03-20, version 3.2* Tons of fun. Flexible for experience. Really fun to play. ### 5/5 — Still the best *2023-01-11, version 3.2* No in app purchase full strategy combat ### 5/5 — First game I’ve ever reviewed *2023-01-10, version 3.2* This game is reminiscent of old command and conquer games the only one I’ve found on mobile like that and if you’re looking for a base building rts download this game and you won’t be disappointed this game is seriously underrated ### 5/5 — Good game *2022-12-29, version 3.2* Remind me a little bit of C&C ### 5/5 — Amazing!!! *2022-10-08, version 3.2* This is probably the best real-time strategy for mobile platforms, loads of units and tech upgrades, the CPU difficulty adjusts to your skill, I’ve never seen a strategy like this on iPad, I’ve finished every C&C so I know a good RTS, and this is a beast! ### 5/5 — Military superpower! *2022-08-23, version 3.2* Felt like I was building a superpower for my military strength, it’s great content and overall strategy is challenging! ### 2/5 — Ok. *2022-08-05, version 3.2* Other version is better because of the buildings can stay busy keep building button. Every plane or tank has to be tapped to be build and manually add to groups. All this should be automatic. Only 2-4 places to get ore 😒. Playing 4 teams. 🤦🏽‍♂️ ### 4/5 — Good basic strategy *2022-07-23, version 3.2* Only improvement would be to offer even more difficult levels ### 5/5 — Outstanding game *2022-07-13, version 3.2* This game is so clever, brilliant graphics I love it ### 5/5 — Not a cheap p2w knockoff trust me *2022-06-09, version 3.2* Out of this many mobile games on this market, this game is a true RTS experience. You start every fresh game with a base, gather resources, build an army, and win the game. No pay to win elements, no intrusive micro transactions. Also this game nails the RTS control very well, it even has the control groups assignment. ### 4/5 — Zoom feature *2022-05-31, version 3.2* This game needs a zoom feature like for real and now! ### 5/5 — The closest I’ve come to a decent iPhone/iPad C&C game *2022-04-10, version 3.2* Genuinely spent hours on this game. It’s the closest you’ll get to a decent old school command and conquer game. If this game were £15/20 I’d pay it (now I know how old school good it is). And no I don’t know these people or have any random affiliation with anyone connect to it. Just a fan of many years. I really hope this developer gets to make something even better in the future. R. ### 4/5 — Close to perfect *2022-01-31, version 3.2* Good Command and conquer / StarCraft type strategy game. Biggest drawback unlimited money/no farming money. Hope they change this later. ### 5/5 — Love this game. *2022-01-24, version 3.2* I’ve played this game for years. I played unit 244 on pc I can’t tell you how many years ago. I kinda wish there were more things to build new things to learn. But this game is a great way to kill time. Can be frustrating but I keep coming back. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Broken on iPhone *2020-12-17, version 3.2* Can't go back to previous menu. Options pop up over other buttons with no obvious way to close them. ### 1/5 — Drop in quality from LASW *2020-12-01, version 3.2* The controls are more ‘herky/jerky. Some controls, like to launch the ICBM’s don’t even work. I’m sorry I actually paid for the ‘upgrade’ that’s clearly still in beta. Also though there is a feature to expand the population limit it does not work. Now the game has slowed down the ore collection to the point that it is unplayable ### 1/5 — Campaign *2020-05-10, version 3.2* How are you supposed to complete the mission Time Crunch the time goes by too fast? ### 1/5 — Not what it seems *2018-07-03* At a first glance, this game is a classic RTS where you plan how you want to attack your enemies and win the game, however it’s nothing if the sort. This game is about how fast you can micromanage your units, how fast you can spam units, and how fast you can build power production. There is no planning in this game, you fight for certain resources, protect those points and spam the enemy with attacks to win, or the enemy wins. If you even think about a strategy like attacking from the water and air at the same time, it won’t work, because you most likely won’t have enough units of one sort to break through their defenses. In the end, this game just isn’t fun and it’s another poor excuse for an RTS game. ### 1/5 — Not playable on iPhone X *2018-04-29, version 2.1* I have enjoyed this game for a while now, easy way to kill some time. However, I now have an iPhone X and this game is completely in-playable. Everything is to small and the size of the game can’t be altered. Massive fail, please do an update for iPhone X, I loved this game. ### 1/5 — Keeps on crashing *2018-04-12, version 2.1* This game is very buggy and keeps on crashing. Wast of money ### 1/5 — Not optimized for iPhone X *2018-02-27, version 2.1* I love LASW, still play it now and again when I know I have a long wait. This game seems like it’s going to be fun also, but on iPhone X everything is too small. The grid to put buildings down is not legible. It makes very difficult to tap on units and move them or set them for attack. It would be nice also to have the setting to have factories on infinity build. ### 1/5 — Email *2016-05-06, version 2.0.2* Can someone please tell me WTH this app is now asking me for my email address coz it's never done that before and if it's to bombard me with BS adverts and hidden IAP's (in app purchases) I'm gonna be p!ssed off with this coz this game is one of best RTS games on App Store😠👎 ### 1/5 — 楽しいですが *2014-11-30* バグのせいで突然落ちるし やってきたことがパァーになる 倍速もバグでできない ### 1/5 — Not compatible *2013-11-24, version 1.02* Not able to download on iPod 2nd gen ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Comfort game *2026-06-04, version 3.2* I have played this game for years whenever I have a second or two. It’s basically like Empire war but on your phone and it’s always fun. ### 5/5 — Super jeux *2026-02-23, version 3.2* De la bomba ### 5/5 — Just awesome *2025-11-02, version 3.2* Simple to learn and get right to the strategy !! ### 5/5 — Needs update *2025-09-20, version 3.2* Game kicks you out after you enter your email or clicking (x) you still can bypass it by turning off the WiFi, so Email screen won’t show up and you will be able to play this masterpiece. So I recommend for the developer to remove/fix the email section since it’s buggy now on newer OS ### 5/5 — this game need a update *2025-01-01, version 3.2* this game need a update I just bought it but can’t play multiplayer ### 5/5 — Update needed :) *2024-10-03, version 3.2* The best combat game on the iPhone. ### 5/5 — Best old time strategy game *2024-09-23, version 3.2* I play this game on my iPad. It is the best strategy game, that I have found for the iPad. I usually play with the maximum number of AI opponents with the largest map. Best of all you don’t pay a monthly fee or have to buy credits. You pay once and it’s yours forever. ### 5/5 — Add Sandbox mode please! *2024-07-18, version 3.2* Always loved this game. The units, research, and overall gameplay is really fun and worth getting. However the only thing that is missing is a proper sandbox mode. it would be awesome to have full control of where ai and players spawn, what’s on the map already as far as units to make your own scenarios, and the ability to build/construct for free like a proper admin. great game! Would highly recommend to any new players and as for devs please consider adding this last update. ### 5/5 — Great game! *2024-04-04, version 3.2* Super fun game that doesn't require in-app purchases. Skirmish mode is awesome! ### 5/5 — So Much Fun *2024-03-21, version 3.2* This game is great. Just re-downloaded it in 2024. I was a huge Command & Conquer fan when I was younger (on PC), and this takes me back. The campaign is challenging yet addictive. Some missions can last multiple hours. Just save your progress and come back later. Or, you can create your own custom skirmish. The soundtrack, which I didn’t really pay attention to when I first downloaded the game, is amazing. I’m always learning new ways to improve my play and experience each time I open the app. Hours and hours of fun. A++ --- *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 2026-09-13.*