# RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 vs Total War™

The clearest difference is price: RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 at $4.99 against Total War™'s $19.99. RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). Total War™'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (78% vs 58%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 costs $4.99 and Total War™ $19.99 up front. Total War™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Total War™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3's written reviews are positive against 78% of Total War™'s.

RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 ships an update every 3 weeks, Total War™ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 | Total War™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollercoaster-tycoon-3/id1008692660/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-war-empire/id6448530928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #102 | **#83** |
| Size | 672 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Atari](https://appshunter.io/developer/291286181) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollercoaster-tycoon-3/id1008692660)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Paid · Strategy, #110 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Build and manage your dream theme park in this classic PC strategy simulation, now on mobile. Design thrilling rides, keep guests happy, and explore five unique themes in stunning 3D. Enjoy the full depth of the original game with no in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Create ultimate theme park in 3D, Sandbox mode for free building, 18 original PC scenarios, Guest happiness management, Five distinct park themes, Controllable cameras and Coaster Cam

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Exactly like the PC version
- 👍 Great value for money
- 👍 Intuitive touch controls
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Faithful port of a beloved game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔇 No background audio support
- 🚫 Lacks expansion packs
- 🚫 Object limit in sandbox mode
- 🚫 Outdated graphics and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when park gets too large
- Path and queue connections issues
- Saving and loading problems
- Unresponsive buttons and UI elements

**Requested features**

- Add expansion packs (Soaked, Wild)
- Improve path and terrain editing
- Increase object limit in sandbox mode
- Add support for custom music
- Optimize for newer devices and iOS versions


### Total War™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-war-empire/id6448530928)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Lead a global empire in the 18th century, managing turn-based strategy and engaging in real-time battles. Conquer territories, master gunpowder warfare, and dominate naval conflicts. Develop new technologies and forge your nation into a superpower.

**Highlights:** Grand turn-based strategy, Real-time 3D battles, Global conquest, Naval combat, Technology development, Intuitive touchscreen controls

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 'A New World' Expansion | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent port of the original game
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Intuitive and user-friendly controls
- 💰 Great value for money
- 🕰️ Immersive and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Suboptimal AI behavior in battles
- 🔍 Lack of detailed tutorial for new players
- 🔒 Inability to play as minor factions

**Reported bugs**

- Units getting stuck when positioning near walls
- Turn skipping issue due to overlapping UI elements
- Incorrect religious unrest messages
- Inconsistent unit speed controls
- Storage usage discrepancy between app and device

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode with customizable budgets
- More faction options and playable nations
- Improved unit control and positioning
- Ability to toggle floating flags in battles
- Detailed family tree and dynasty mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 free?

RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Total War™ free?

Total War™ costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 or Total War™?

Total War™ is rated higher. RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Total War™ averages 4.8 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 or Total War™ have ads?

Neither RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 nor Total War™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 or Total War™?

RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Total War™ every 5 weeks. Most recently, RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Total War™ on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 or Total War™?

RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 currently peaks at #102 in the App Store charts, and Total War™ at #83. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*