# This Means WAR!

> Mobile real-time strategy combat game with base building and multiplayer battles. (iPhone/iPad app by TapZen, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-means-war/id641387028 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TapZen, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/854208217)
- Category: Games, Action, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 391 App Store ratings · 363 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 143 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, European Spanish, German (Germany), European Portuguese, French (France)
- Released: 2014-06-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-means-war/id641387028/reviews.md

## What is This Means WAR!?

Modern combat just landed in the palm of your hand! Launch waves of tanks, troops, helicopters and bombers to destroy enemy armies while simultaneously attacking their bases. This Means WAR! takes a giant leap forward in mobile strategy gaming, putting the entire battlefield at your fingertips: Army-on-Army, Base-on-Base, Mano-a-Mano -- with furious action all around! Play through an epic campaign or go online to challenge your friends. Take on thousands of other foes across the globe and compete for resources, medals, power and glory!

PLEASE NOTE: This Means WAR! is entirely free to play. However, some in-game items are available for purchase with real-world currency. If you'd like, you can disable this in-app purchase feature in your device's settings.

FEATURES:

- FREE TO PLAY.
- Simultaneously attack your enemy's base while defending your own with ground troops, tanks, helicopters and bombers - the entire combat chain is yours to command.
- Base-on-Base: Two armies and both their bases mix it up simultaneously in every battle. Watch both bases move the battle line on the screen!
- Army-on-Army: Face off Mano-a-Mano with your adversary’s troops, not just a bunch of defensive towers.
- Regenerating Army: Every soldier deserves a second chance to march to glory!  Your troops regenerate with their game faces on, ready to redeploy before the battle is over.
- Expand your powerful army with troops, tanks, helicopters, drones, and bombers - 13 types of units, all with multiple upgrade levels.
- Strategic Base Building: Construct an impenetrable fortress guarded by walls, mines, traps, missile sites and bunkers. 
- Challenge your friends to earn valuable Power Cells.
- Fight other players around the world, steal their precious resources, and earn medals - Yoink!
- Test your skill against enemy AI commanders in Campaign Mode.
- Forge Alliances with fellow players and compete in weekly alliance tournaments.
- Build the new Level 10 Command Center to unlock all-new, devastating troops.
- Battle for leaderboard dominance in exciting Raid Events with big payouts going to the top players and alliances.
- Capture Hexium, the game's newest, rarest resource, and build the unstoppable, new Minotaur Tank!


**************Important***********
Note: A network connection is required to play
Works with iPhone 3GS+, iPod touch 3rd Generation+ and iPad 2+
Requires iOS 6.0 or newer
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## Key features

- Simultaneous base and army attacks
- Strategic base building
- Expandable army with 13 unit types
- Online multiplayer battles
- Epic campaign mode
- Alliance formation and tournaments

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle of Power Cells | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Power Cells | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box of Power Cells | $24.99 | one-time |
| Warehouse full of Power Cells | $99.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Power Cells | $49.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Power Cells | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Day Membership | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Day Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Day Membership | $9.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Power Cells. | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of This Means WAR!?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Unique gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 Great graphics

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
- 🤖 Unbalanced matchmaking
- 🔒 Lack of customer support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login and sync issues
- Troops getting stuck or behaving erratically
- Incorrect resource loss/gain after battles

**Most requested features**

- More defensive buildings
- Ability to edit base layout
- Faster upgrade times
- Alliance chat and coordination features
- New game modes and content updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 363)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-means-war/id641387028/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Terrible

*2026-07-14, version 4.2.143*

Recently the game has started getting many Connection Lost  error messages, which means even if you are winning, you lost.  So, basically unplayable.  Don’t waste your time and money on this until that little issue is fixed.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-07-01*

Amazing game but needs to be easier to re enforce troops and also level up quicker. Add a new game mode kinda like how boom beach added warships into there game.

### 1/5 — Absturz

*2026-06-04*

Schönes neues Update mit vielen neuen Funktionen, aber warum schmiert das Spiel aufm iPad mini seit dem Update ständig ab???
Schöner schwarzer Bildschirm - ich könnte echt ins Essen brechen!

### 2/5 — This app this means war is now unplayable because it is out dated and it’s hasn’t been updated since

*2026-05-09, version 4.2.143*

It’s has been 5 years not been updated and now in the loading screen it’s saying that there’s a server error and it’s not your fault try again and can someone please resolve this issue ASAP and please update the app ASAP to the latest version because it’s been five years since the last update and there’s a lot of bugs issues that is giving me the error message in the loading screen.the app is outdated and it needs to be updated and can someone please update this means war because it’s just crashes during the battle and it’s has been 7 years since the latest update and the app needs to be updated now.

### 5/5 — Проблемы со входом

*2026-03-31*

Игра отличная , но уже 4 дня пишет ошибку сервиса !

Как можно купить и за сколько Ваше приложение ?

### 2/5 — Dead

*2026-02-19, version 4.2.143*

Dead game and global is full of trolls……

### 4/5 — Clash royal knock off

*2025-11-19, version 4.2.143*

Literally just a Clash Royale knock off I don’t know what else to say

### 3/5 — Fun to a certain point

*2025-09-25*

This game is extremely creative and a lot of fun up to a certain point. Once you upgrade your base to a certain level, it seems to match you up against other bases that you simply do not have a chance. It’s common for me to skip 30 to 40 bases in a row due to the fact that they’re so overpowered compared to me. I don’t have a chance to beat them. Then the bases that I do come across that I have a chance there’s next-door to no resources available to take so you really go round and round in circles . Therefore, you better break out your wallet and get ready to spend money because the bases it pits you against are almost unbeatable. It’s a fun game, but there’s no way you can advance past a certain level without spending a lot of money and I mean a lot of money. I don’t see how you could get past some of these bases without spending at least $100 on batteries and that seems like a lot of money to me.

### 4/5 — Updates

*2025-08-02, version 4.2.143*

Been years since last update and I feel so much more could be done with this game. It’s still very fun but it could for sure use more content or modernizing.

### 2/5 — Server :(

*2025-06-21, version 4.2.143*

Servers down :(

## Frequently asked questions about This Means WAR!

### What is This Means WAR!?

This Means WAR! is a mobile strategy game where players command armies of tanks, troops, and aircraft to attack enemy bases and armies. It features both a single-player campaign and online multiplayer battles against other players worldwide.

### What are the key features of This Means WAR!?

Key features include simultaneous base and army attacks, strategic base building with defensive structures, expanding your army with various unit types and upgrades, and engaging in online multiplayer battles. Players can also form alliances and compete in tournaments.

### Is This Means WAR! free to play?

Yes, the game is entirely free to play. However, some in-game items can be purchased with real-world currency. This in-app purchase feature can be disabled in your device's settings if desired.

### What devices and operating systems are compatible with This Means WAR!?

The game requires a network connection to play. It is compatible with iPhone 3GS and newer, iPod touch 3rd Generation and newer, and iPad 2 and newer. An iOS version of 6.0 or newer is required.

### How do I play This Means WAR! against other players?

You can play against other players by going online and challenging thousands of foes across the globe. This allows you to compete for resources, medals, power, and glory. You can also challenge your friends directly to earn valuable Power Cells.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.143 — 2019-01-31

Bug fixes.

### 4.2.138 — 2018-01-24

Bug fixes.

### 4.2.127 — 2017-12-11

Bug fixes.

### 4.2.125 — 2017-11-21

iPhone X support

### 4.2.116 — 2017-11-16

Bug fixes.

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