# Wormax.io vs Worms Zone .io

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wormax.io at 85% against Worms Zone .io's 54%. Wormax.io also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Worms Zone .io's advantage is ratings volume (46K vs 4.6K) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wormax.io sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Worms Zone .io sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wormax.io holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Worms Zone .io has 46K ratings behind it against 4.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Wormax.io's written reviews are positive against 54% of Worms Zone .io's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wormax.io | Worms Zone .io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wormaxio/id1166874296/reviews)** | [4.5 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms-zone-io-hungry-snake/id1357967682/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.6K | **46K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.7% of reviews** | 53.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#191** |
| Size | 211 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ELYLAND INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/816221269) | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) |

## What reviewers say

### Wormax.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wormaxio/id1166874296)

Control a snake, grow its mass, and compete against other players worldwide in this free mobile MMO. Use active skills and boosters to survive and climb the leaderboards. Play with friends or against the computer in various fun modes.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer online battles, Single-player mode against AI, Unlockable active skills, Collect action boosters, Compete in player ratings, Upgrade worm with artifacts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 essence | $1.99 | one-time |
| Essence Boost x2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra life for 3days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium skins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1500 essence | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium for 1 month | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium for 12 month | $4.99 | one-time |
| Additional life | $4.99 | one-time |
| Essence Boost x8 & No Ads | $8.99 | one-time |
| 5000 essence | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extra life for 15 days | $9.99 | one-time |
| Growth Boost x4 & No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Range Boost x4 & No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| 12000 essence | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of skins and power-ups
- 🎨 Vibrant and colorful graphics
- 💡 Unique mechanics like invisibility and stop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and server issues
- 🔋 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Clunky and unresponsive controls
- 🤖 Overwhelming presence of bots

**Reported bugs**

- Account progress being lost or reset
- Inability to respawn after watching ads
- Lag and freezing during gameplay
- Incompatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Team mode to play with friends
- More free skin options
- Customizable controls
- Improved server stability


### Worms Zone .io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms-zone-io-hungry-snake/id1357967682)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Engage in a massive arena battle by growing your worm to be the largest. Customize your worm's appearance and choose a strategic approach to outmaneuver opponents. Avoid collisions and encircle enemies to eliminate them and claim their treats.

**Highlights:** Grow your worm, Customize worm skins, Choose combat tactics, Encircle and eliminate opponents, Collect in-arena bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gourmet | $0.49 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Apples | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium heap of coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dragon's Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tricky Blocks pack 5000 shapes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cart of apples | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Apples | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big heap | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Disc pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Snowflakes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Film cartridge pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Ice Worm | $5.49 | one-time |
| Golden Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Apples | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wallet of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 💗 Enjoyable for all ages
- ⭐ Great value for a free game
- 🎨 Customizable skins and worms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🐢 Slow movement when worm is large
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay can get boring
- 🤖 Suspected AI opponents, not real players
- 🔨 Glitches and bugs causing loss of progress

**Reported bugs**

- Ads that cannot be closed or skipped
- Worm movement issues and unresponsive controls
- Loss of progress and purchased items after updates
- Freezing and crashing when viewing ads

**Requested features**

- Pause button to resume later
- Multiplayer mode to play against friends
- More power-ups and game modes
- Detailed stats and leaderboard
- Ability to save and restore custom skins


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wormax.io free?

Wormax.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Worms Zone .io free?

Worms Zone .io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wormax.io or Worms Zone .io?

Wormax.io is rated higher. Wormax.io averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Worms Zone .io averages 4.5 from 46K ratings.

### Do Wormax.io or Worms Zone .io have ads?

Both Wormax.io and Worms Zone .io show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wormax.io or Worms Zone .io?

Wormax.io ships an update every 3 weeks, and Worms Zone .io every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wormax.io was updated on September 22, 2026 and Worms Zone .io on September 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.*