# 1943 Deadly Desert vs Second World War Western Front

The clearest difference is rating: 1943 Deadly Desert at 4.6 against Second World War Western Front's 3.7. 1943 Deadly Desert also leads on ratings volume (128 vs 34). Second World War Western Front's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1943 Deadly Desert sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Second World War Western Front sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

1943 Deadly Desert holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 128 and 34 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of 1943 Deadly Desert's written reviews are positive against 80% of Second World War Western Front's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

1943 Deadly Desert ships an update every 2 months, Second World War Western Front monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1943 Deadly Desert | Second World War Western Front |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1943-deadly-desert/id1129759703/reviews)** | [3.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-world-war-western-front/id1483026749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **128** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) | [Appscraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652334821) |

## What reviewers say

### 1943 Deadly Desert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1943-deadly-desert/id1129759703)

Lead your army in intense World War 2 battles across desert territories. Utilize a massive arsenal of units and strategic command to outmaneuver your enemies and achieve victory in thrilling turn-based tactical warfare.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy action in WW2, Thrilling campaigns and challenging missions, Massive weapon arsenal, Variety of battlefields, Pass-and-Play multiplayer battles, Detailed graphics and epic sounds

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Gold | $5.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 Gold | $10.99 | one-time |
| 125,000 Gold | $21.99 | one-time |
| 325,000 Gold | $54.99 | one-time |
| 700,000 Gold | $89.99 | one-time |


### Second World War Western Front

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-world-war-western-front/id1483026749)

Command Allied forces in a real-time strategy game set during the D-Day landings and subsequent campaigns of World War II. Plan and execute historical operations, controlling individual units to achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Single player campaigns with historical missions, Multiplayer mode for real-time battles, Control famous commanders like Patton and Montgomery, Over 300 unique military units, Unit progression system from light vehicles to heavy tanks, Clan system with tournaments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy the best army | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add 50 gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| GERMAN TANKS PACK (Discount) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy the gadget | $1.99 | one-time |
| HEAVY TANKS (DISCOUNT) | $1.99 | one-time |
| USA TANKS PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| Сall for reinforcements (x3) | $2.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL OFFER | $2.99 | one-time |
| SUPER HEAVY TANKS (discount) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Add 150 gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy the enemy army (x3) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 MEDALS | $3.99 | one-time |
| HEAVY TANKS PACK | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 ACCELERATIONS | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy the enemy army (x5) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Call for reinforcements (x5) | $4.99 | one-time |
| SUPER HEAVY TANKS PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 MEDALS | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 MEDALS | $9.99 | one-time |
| TANKS + 200 MEDALS | $17.99 | one-time |
| Add 1200 gold | $17.99 | one-time |
| 500 MEDALS | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1943 Deadly Desert free?

1943 Deadly Desert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Second World War Western Front free?

Second World War Western Front is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 1943 Deadly Desert or Second World War Western Front?

1943 Deadly Desert is rated higher. 1943 Deadly Desert averages 4.6 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Second World War Western Front averages 3.7 from 34 ratings.

### Do 1943 Deadly Desert or Second World War Western Front have ads?

1943 Deadly Desert shows ads; Second World War Western Front does not.

### Which is updated more often, 1943 Deadly Desert or Second World War Western Front?

1943 Deadly Desert ships an update every 2 months, and Second World War Western Front monthly. Most recently, 1943 Deadly Desert was updated on October 29, 2026 and Second World War Western Front on October 24, 2026.

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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.*