# Nodewar — Strategic Node Conquest > Strategic Node Conquest (iPhone/iPad app by PragmaTec.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodewar/id6762053446 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [PragmaTec](https://appshunter.io/developer/1005092574) - Category: Games, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 26.4 · 4 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-04-14 - Data updated: 2026-07-28 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodewar/id6762053446/reviews.md ## What is Nodewar? Welcome to Nodewar! Command nodes, outsmart the AI, and conquer the grid across 40 handcrafted levels and 5 unique worlds. Nodewar is a minimalist strategy game where you command nodes on a grid to capture enemy territory. Send units along connections, outgrow your opponents, and conquer every node to claim victory. FIVE UNIQUE WORLDS • Foundations — Learn the basics of node warfare • Strategy — Generators, fortresses, and relays change the game • Mastery — Limited moves and chain reactions test your skill • Fog of War — Hidden nodes add tension and surprise • Time Attack — Race against the clock with every constraint combined 40 HANDCRAFTED LEVELS Each level is a unique puzzle of positioning, timing, and resource management. Earn up to 3 stars per level based on your speed. DAILY CHALLENGES A new procedurally generated level every day. Build your streak and sharpen your tactics. KEY FEATURES • Clean, minimalist design with smooth animations • Three AI personalities: aggressive, defensive, and balanced • Undo system to correct mistakes • Adjustable game speed (1x, 2x, 3x) • Five premium cosmetic themes to customize your style • iCloud sync across devices • No ads. Ever. Nodewar rewards careful thinking over quick reflexes. Every level can be won with the right strategy. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlock Full Game | $4.99 | one-time | | Neon Glow | $0.99 | one-time | | Toxic | $0.99 | one-time | | Solar Flare | $0.99 | one-time | | Phantom | $0.99 | one-time | | Royal | $0.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.3 — 2026-04-21 Skirmish Improvements • Added Randomize button for quick setup • Multi-opponent skirmish unlocks after completing Mayhem Level Balance • Rebalanced levels • Adjusted move limits Harder Daily Challenges • Bigger maps with more nodes and stronger enemies • No more one-move wins Bug Fixes • Fixed impossible daily challenge layouts • Stability improvements ### 1.2 — 2026-04-18 NEW: Mayhem Mode World 6 introduces free-for-all battles with up to 4 AI opponents. Every faction fights for themselves — survive the chaos and be the last one standing. Unlock with 80 stars. Fog of War World 4 levels now feature true fog of war — enemy nodes are hidden until you expand your territory. Scout carefully before you strike. Level Balance Pass • Rebalanced levels 29, 31, 32, 33, 38, 39, and 40 for a fair but challenging experience • Increased move limits on levels with many nodes • Adjusted AI difficulty across World 4 and 5 Smarter Daily Challenges • Improved generation algorithm to prevent impossible maps • Enemy nodes are no longer unreachable fortresses • Player always starts with a viable path forward Bug Fixes & Polish • Various stability improvements ### 1.1 — 2026-04-15 NEW: Skirmish Mode Battle on randomly generated maps with customizable settings — choose map size, difficulty, AI style, and toggle special nodes. Available after completing level 10 (Premium). Independent World Progression After beating World 1, premium players can now jump into any world and progress at their own pace. Level Balance Improvements • Rebalanced levels 18, 19, 23, 24, and 25 for a fairer challenge • Removed overly restrictive move limits on certain levels Performance • Smoother gameplay on complex levels with many connections Localization • Fixed missing characters in Finnish and German translations Bug Fixes • Daily challenge and skirmish no longer show "Next Level" on win screen ### 1.0 — 2026-04-15 No release notes. ## More apps by PragmaTec - [Top Everything Nice](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/top-everything-nice/id1009839598) - [Clear Thinker Sobriety Counter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-thinker-sobriety-counter/id1018633653) - [Mindful Shopper 3-in-1](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-shopper-3-in-1/id1033946525) - [Vegan Being](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vegan-being/id1182860751) - [PercentiCal - Add & Deduct %](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/percentical-add-and-deduct/id1252263818) - [Pace & Splits](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pace-and-splits/id1253074063) All apps by PragmaTec: https://appshunter.io/developer/1005092574 --- *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 2026-07-28.*