# Ultimate General™: Gettysburg

> Real-time tactical wargame simulating the Battle of Gettysburg with historical forces. (iPhone/iPad app by Game Labs LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-general-gettysburg/id913585516 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Game Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/896133708)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 3,313 App Store ratings · 310 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 280 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-02-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-general-gettysburg/id913585516/reviews.md

## What is Ultimate General™?

A Tactical Wargame that allows you to command thousands of soldiers as a Union or Confederate General during the Battle of Gettysburg. The strategy game features unique hand drawn map, complex morale, innovative controls and smart AI. 

Ultimate general: Gettysburg is a critically acclaimed indie wargame with one of the highest user ratings for strategy games on Steam and Metacritic. 


KEY FEATURES
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**Campaign
The campaign is split into 10 historical missions from the first engagements to the famous “Pickett’s charge”. Missions present different levels of complexity that will give you hours of gameplay. 

**Unique Controls & Unit Self-Awareness
The game plays in real time, but you can pause at any time to plan your strategy and give orders to units. Drag simple movement arrows to command large forces as if you are drawing them on the tactical map. Units do not need micromanagement, able to act on their own: re-aligning, switching targets, withdrawing and forming battle lines without player input.

**Smart AI 
The AI commanders are able to evaluate and gain tactical superiority in real time, reacting to your actions; fighting aggressively or defensively replicating actions of a competent human player. The game will provide the significant challenge on higher difficulty levels.

**Detailed Map of Gettysburg
We used satellite images and historical maps, recreating important locations, houses, ridges and hills that are depicted as accurately as possible within the game’s unique art style. If you are an American Civil War enthusiast, you will be happy to notice the amount of precision and information that the map provides. Not only will you be able to better understand the historical layout of the map, but also you will be able to use of each location and landmark in battle, thanks to the simulation of cover, concealment, terrain and high ground in the game.
 
**Advanced Line of Sight
Elevation and obstructions will affect unit visibility realistically. Units will use concealment and cover to survive artillery barrages, stage ambushes and more, but beware – the AI will attempt to do the same. 
 
**Tactics matter
In Ultimate General: Gettysburg, you will realize that army units are not “machines” that blindly follow orders, but need to conserve strength and courage for decisive battle actions. Every basic tactical element that is expected from a strategy game is important for winning battles. Unite morale is affected by multiple factors including flank or rear attacks, casualties, volley shocks, artillery fire and fatigue.
 
**Historically Accurate Forces and Leaders
Ultimate General: Gettysburg includes the full order of battle for the Union Army of the Potomac and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. Command famous brigades like the Iron Brigade, Louisiana Tigers, 1st Vermont, Bucktail Brigade, Gibraltar Brigade, Excelsior Brigade and many more.

**Differences with the PC version
The game was redesigned from the ground up to provide good usability and playability on tablets. If you have played the game on the PC, the major change is in the campaign flow and in the user interface. The tactical combat and its features were tuned only slightly. You will be able to experience the same depth and challenge on iPad. 

Retina display ready

## Key features

- Historical campaign missions
- Real-time with pause and planning
- Unit self-awareness and AI
- Detailed historical map of Gettysburg
- Advanced line of sight simulation
- Tactical depth with morale system
- Historically accurate forces and leaders

## Chart rankings

- #175 in Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)
- #143 in Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

## What do users think of Ultimate General™?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Top tier game
- 👍 Best civil war general game
- 👍 Great for iOS
- 👍 Brilliant game
- 👍 Excellent strategy game
- 👍 Fantastic tactical game
- 👍 Awesome RTS
- 👍 Engrossing strategy
- 👍 Very fun game
- 👍 Extremely fun
- 👍 Amazing and beautiful
- 👍 Fantasic
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Wow!
- 👍 Easily the best game of its kind

**Cons**

- 🐛 No sound
- 🐛 Sound doesn't work
- 🐛 Unplayable on iPhone
- 🐛 Fonts too small on iPhone
- 🐛 Troops retreat too easily
- 🐛 Cannons don't work right
- 🐛 Flawed morale system
- 🐛 Lacks replay value
- 🐛 Difficulty is unbalanced

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Units retreat on their own
- Cannons don't fire properly
- Crashes and compatibility issues
- Menu/UI not fitting on screens

**Most requested features**

- Custom battles
- Sandbox mode
- More battles/scenarios
- Multiplayer
- Napoleonic/WW1/WW2 versions
- Ability to control both sides
- More zoom/camera control
- Ability to divide units
- Cavalry charge/dismount option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 310)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-general-gettysburg/id913585516/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good game

*2026-07-31, version 1.14*

Need to develop games for Chancellorsville, Petersburg et al.

### 4/5 — Pretty good

*2026-07-09, version 1.14*

It’s a good game but pretty hard to play beginner strategy players should not get it but experts should pretty fun but needs a sandbox mode for custom battles

### 5/5 — Sehr gut.

*2026-07-01*

Blut Schweiss und Tränen

### 5/5 — The best

*2026-06-19, version 1.14*

Still the best game about civil war in the AppStore

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-05-31, version 1.14*

The game is great tho commanding troops could be a little better.

### 5/5 — Fun game!

*2026-05-23, version 1.14*

Great fun! Great graphics! Accurate too!

### 5/5 — FreePlay option

*2026-05-11, version 1.14*

This is a fantastic game. I have had lots of fun playing it. Is there a chance for an update for a free play option? No timelines just try to kill or capture the enemy wherever they are.

### 1/5 — Horrible and glitchy

*2026-04-10, version 1.14*

AI is absolute trash in this game. The soldiers will be in range and not fire half the time. The cannons constantly do not reload when again they have a target and are in range. The ‘map’ feature shows you absolutely no indication about cover just vague ‘height’ that provides no clear indication for actual coverage.

### 2/5 — iPhone screen to damn small

*2026-03-26, version 1.14*

Just bought this. Why doesn’t this game take up the whole damn screen on the iPhone? Pretty small and hard to see and play

### 5/5 — Simple just gets things done.

*2026-03-11, version 1.14*

Game is very simple, I don’t find myself fighting with the camera so much like in total war titles. Strategy is still there and the sound design is cool hearing the muskets being fired from top down view and the roars of your men. Overall a really solid mobile strategy game.

## Frequently asked questions about Ultimate General™

### What is Ultimate General: Gettysburg?

It is a tactical wargame that allows players to command Union or Confederate forces during the Battle of Gettysburg. The game features real-time gameplay with the ability to pause for strategic planning, a detailed historical map, and complex unit morale.

### What are the key features of this wargame?

Key features include a campaign split into historical missions, innovative controls with unit self-awareness, smart AI that reacts to player actions, a detailed map of Gettysburg with realistic terrain effects, advanced line of sight, and historically accurate forces and leaders.

### How much does Ultimate General: Gettysburg cost?

The application is a paid game. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description, indicating a one-time purchase for the full experience.

### What makes the map detailed and useful?

The map was recreated using satellite and historical maps, accurately depicting important locations, houses, ridges, and hills. It simulates cover, concealment, terrain, and high ground, allowing players to strategically utilize landmarks in battle.

### How does unit morale work in the game?

Unit morale is a crucial factor affected by various elements, including flank or rear attacks, casualties, artillery fire, and fatigue. Conserving strength and courage is essential for decisive battle actions, making tactics vital for victory.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.14 — 2017-06-24

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

- Improve of night mission
- Support of the latest iOS version

### 1.13 — 2015-05-05

- fixed crash with controls

### 1.12 — 2015-04-24

- Fixes of multiple issues with stability and controls
WARNING: There is a crash of game that will be fixed within few days.

### 1.11 — 2015-04-09

- player's battle progress is automatically saved during gameplay

### 1.09 — 2015-03-03

- added 3 new achievements
- fixed minor issues with victory conditions
- AI behaves more realistically and decides to charge less frequently.
- AI makes better lines and protects flanks more.
- AI run decisions do not swap so frequently as before.

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