# Tiny Armies — user reviews

> 86 indexed App Store user reviews of Tiny Armies by Brothers Flint, rated 4.30/5 from 310 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-armies/id1152620025/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-armies/id1152620025.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 205 · 4★ 46 · 3★ 21 · 2★ 16 · 1★ 22

## What do users think of Tiny Armies?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Simple and intuitive gameplay mechanics
- ⌚ Excellent Apple Watch integration
- 👥 Fun local multiplayer/pass-and-play mode
- 💰 Fair monetization with no ads or IAP
- 🎨 Minimalist and elegant visual design
- ⚡ Quick, bite-sized gameplay sessions
- 🔋 Low battery consumption and small file size
- 🎯 Strategic depth with turn-based mechanics
- 🔐 No data collection or privacy concerns

**Cons**

- 🎲 Excessive reliance on RNG and randomization
- 🤖 Weak and predictable AI behavior
- 📊 Unbalanced map generation causing unfair matches
- ⏱️ Very short campaign (under 1 hour)
- 😴 Repetitive gameplay becomes boring quickly
- 🌊 Water obstacles create frustrating stalemates
- 🎪 Limited strategic depth despite initial promise
- 🔄 Fog of war mechanic poorly implemented
- 🚫 Swipe controls unresponsive on newer devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Stuck on initial 'Swipe Up' screen on newer iPhones
- iMessage version doesn't register certain swipe directions
- Apple Watch swipe input not detected
- App crashes or fails to install on some devices
- Swipe controls unresponsive on iPhone 15
- Characters trapped in spawn zones by mountains
- Fog of war reveals AI knowledge of hidden tiles
- Game occasionally uninstalls itself

**Most requested features**

- Level/map editor for custom gameplay
- Online multiplayer functionality
- Additional campaign levels and content
- Difficulty settings (Easy/Normal/Hard)
- Dark mode option
- Customizable game settings for skirmish mode
- Random player start order toggle
- Power-ups or special abilities
- Improved AI with multiple difficulty levels
- Music and sound effects
- Better obstacle placement logic
- Replay/undo functionality

## Newest reviews (11 of 86)

### 4/5 — Great game with small flaws

*2025-01-20, version 3.1.1*

School is fun however, a Level editor would definitely help. It would be more replayable. An online mode would be really cool.

### 2/5 — This game is awesome but it’s broken.

*2023-11-23, version 3.1.1*

I really enjoy this game, so I was interested in playing multiplayer. I bought it for a few of my friends, but one of them has the newest iPhone and wasn’t able to get past the initial “Swipe Up” screen. Then, the iMessage version doesn’t allow certain directions of swipes. It seems to be registering as attempts to dismiss the iMessage App window.

If these things were fixed, I was hoping to set up tournaments with my friends. I’d be very grateful, and I’d make sure my friends’ friends all bought copies and told their friends.

Thanks for making a clever, unique, and well-crafted game!

### 4/5 — Worth the money but gets boring

*2023-08-06, version 3.1.1*

Good game but gets boring after 10 minutes

### 2/5 — Boring and dry

*2023-04-07, version 3.1.1*

Absolutely dry and uninteresting game featuring grade school level logic puzzles with predetermined outcomes.  You get only a few choices of movement and it’s pretty obvious which is the right move. Great for keeping the kids busy I guess. 

One extra star for not collecting data.

### 3/5 — Works on phone but not watch

*2023-02-20, version 3.1.1*

game works on my phone but not my apple watch series 7

### 3/5 — It’s okay…

*2022-08-20, version 3.1.1*

It’s good but needs polishing has potential to be better.

### 4/5 — So uhh what happened?

*2022-07-05, version 3.1.1*

A few hours ago I noticed the app unstalled itself on my phone, so I attempt to restall it only for the app to say unable to install. So I’m curious, was it an glitch or was it down?

### 5/5 — Love this game

*2022-02-06, version 3.1.1*

I love this game it’s very nice to have it as an option to play with someone else I’ve used it well waiting in line and it’s nice because it goes on my Apple Watch so I get to play and when I don’t have my phone at work or even if I want to save battery life on my phone

### 5/5 — Very cool little game!

*2022-01-16*

Easy rules, fast game play and a very unique twist. I really appreciate it!

### 3/5 — Lack of content

*2022-01-14, version 3.1.1*

I loved the game, but I hated how the campaign was less then 30 minutes to beat.

### 4/5 — Pretty good

*2022-01-13, version 3.1.1*

It’s pretty fun for a game you can play a little anywhere without much time commitment. The Apple Watch feature is implemented well. The only criticism is that the gameplay itself isn’t as strategy based as I would like, a significant portion of it seems to be luck based on the starting position, but besides that it’s not bad for the price at all.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — I didn’t believe the reviews

*2025-02-07, version 3.1.1*

But now I believe the reviews.. game is short and boring!! Save your money and buy a different game!! The character art is not included in game play, only minimalist pixel symbols that get old fast!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on iPhone 15

*2024-08-06, version 3.1.1*

Won’t get past first screen

### 1/5 — Game doesn’t work

*2024-02-08, version 3.1.1*

Can’t get past the first screen. Says swipe but nothing happens.

### 1/5 — Buggy

*2023-11-21, version 3.1.1*

Tried playing in iMessage and I can't swipe down so unable to play

### 1/5 — Can’t even get past the first screen

*2023-07-04, version 3.1.1*

Broken game won’t even let me get past the first swipe screen……stole my money.

### 1/5 — Poor design

*2022-10-04, version 3.1.1*

Bad AI and level design create matches that are unrewarding or impossible to defeat. No middle ground. You either win extremely easy or never stand a chance.

### 1/5 — RNG Based

*2022-07-28, version 3.1.1*

The concept is shallow but entertaining enough when you’re actually able to use strategy. Most times though, you will be forced to rely on RNG as there are tiles that send your pieces in random directions. So instead of strategy you just keep restarting until the pieces actually go where you need them to. There are maps where that is the only way to get to the other side. It’s a terrible concept and ruined my enjoyment of the game.

### 1/5 — Scam

*2022-04-19, version 3.1.1*

It displays other levels but there are only 7. Not even worth a dollar

### 1/5 — Все плохо

*2022-02-17*

Интересная идея, но, тем не менее, в игру невозможно без слез играть из-за тупейшего ии, который то ходит из стороны в сторону, то ходит прям под тебя и проигрывает. Никакой тактики просто рандомное смахивание то туды то сюды

### 1/5 — Apple Watchで動かせずゲームできない。

*2021-01-12*

iPhone XRでは遊べるが、肝心なApple Watchで指のフリックに反応せず遊べない。

**Developer response:** Sorry to hear about the swiping issue on the watch version. Please email us your Watch Series and watchOS version to info@brothersflint.com to help us find the issue. Thank you for letting us know.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — The best

*2026-01-06, version 3.1.1*

This game is so good so simple but dang the best game ever

### 5/5 — Good, but…

*2024-03-19, version 3.1.1*

The maps sometimes trap my soldiers and I have to drown myself, or it’s made so that I can’t win. Maybe you should try making certain blocks (like water) not spawn in certain places? Thanks, good job!

### 5/5 — “Tiny Armies” is truly an exceptional game.

*2024-01-24, version 3.1.1*

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The essence of the idea of this videogame is that one commands a small, fictional, animated battalion, and that they are required to eliminate rival militaries with the goal of becoming the victor. This game is extremely strategic, though entertaining, and can become highly competitive while playing on cooperative mode. This is partially due to the various obstacles that are encountered throughout the gameplay which makes the player go through various series of troubles, struggles and dilemmas. For example, the infamous “sea” obstacle. This body of water will instantly eliminate your soldiers if they pass through it. This means that the player will have to make several important decisions. For example: whether to sacrifice a soldier into the accumulation of water in order to save your other soldiers, or to take the risk of an all-out-attack against the enemy. This is solely one out of numerous other things that make the game challenging. However, it is to be noted that there are multiple things that give one a certain advantage. A notable action calls for one soldier as a reinforcement on the battlefield, which can be incredibly useful to the battle - as a matter of fact, it is oftentimes a game changer. Therefore, one can clearly see the difficulties that emerge from the game. However at the end of the day, the victor of the conflict is not the player with the most or strongest soldiers, but in actuality, the battle is won by the best tactician with the most intelligent strategies. One noteworthy feature of this great videogame is the mode that supports cooperative gameplay. This feature allows the person who owns the game to play with a maximum of three other people, signifying that the game can be played by four people at once! This allows each player to imagine that their own friends are now their enemies in war! This has proven to increase competition between players. Additionally, in times of war, temporary or permanent alliances between the commanding generals of the armies may be desired, though, could be treacherously broken in an act of betrayal. This competitive, but dubious aspect of the game significantly increases the level of enjoyability and amusement that arises from the game. In conclusion, the masterpiece of a game, “Tiny Armies”, is a genuinely enjoyable, strategic and challenging game for everyone to play. This game is definitely one to recommend.

A suggestion for tiny armies: 
A level up square (⬆️)
This square is the rarest square in the game.
This square will give whichever one pawn lands across it another life. So if it dies it becomes a normal pawn (like in checkers/draughts) 
This can be turned on and off in the settings for each game

### 5/5 — rediscovered, still gold

*2023-12-20, version 3.1.1*

Got this game years ago for my Apple Watch. Recently rediscovered it for my iPhone and am loving every moment of it. It’s a classic and it’s one of those games that would excel at multiplayer online battles if the devs wanna go that route. I have more ideas too and would like to reach out!

### 5/5 — Leaves you wanting more

*2023-02-02, version 3.1.1*

This is a great little puzzle game. The visuals are pleasing and intuitive and the sound design is unobtrusive. The gameplay is a pretty even mix of strategy and luck, which sometimes means playing a level multiple times until things go your way. Thankfully, each level is very short, so replaying them isn’t a chore. The handful of levels that were either entirely strategy or entirely luck were the most fun to play. 

It’s incredibly short, taking less than an hour to complete. I would happily pay another £0.89 for another set of stages. There’s a pass-and-play mode and a mode where you play against the computer, but the levels are randomly generated and the only thing you can customise is the number of players. These modes would be a lot better if they had customisable settings. I’d love to be able to toggle fog of war and types of obstacles and to choose the board size.

Overall it’s a great game that’s entirely worth the price, but it’s over in a flash and has little replay value.

### 5/5 — Amazing and delightful game

*2022-11-18, version 3.1.1*

This is one of the simplest, but cleverly delightful games I’ve ever found in the App Store. Simple to grasp but it has provided hours of fun.

### 5/5 — Awesome quick-play game

*2022-10-11, version 3.1.1*

I found this game randomly and I love it! It’s just the right balance of casual strategy and luck. The design is gorgeous, sophisticated, and the UI super easy. I pick it up and play it often because of how quick you can get in and out, and progress is always saved. 

Thank you also for monetizing fairly with no ads, no IAP, no data collection. The file size is small and the app uses no battery. You did everything right here. 

Thank you developer!

### 5/5 — AI IS GARBAGE

*2022-07-12, version 3.1.1*

but i like it:)

### 5/5 — Apple Watch

*2022-05-19, version 3.1.1*

pretend to be an important business man but really be playing a fun game on your wrist. very nice.

### 5/5 — It teaches you lessons about war.

*2022-05-16*

Just from the short time ive play this game, ive learned two things. First one being, If the plan is simple, more than likely it works. Second lesson being, if it costs, it costs 🤷🏾‍♂️

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