# WarPods vs Stone Squad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stone Squad at 100% against WarPods's 75%. Stone Squad also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). WarPods's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 4) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WarPods sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Stone Squad sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stone Squad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WarPods has 1.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of WarPods's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stone Squad's.

WarPods ships an update fortnightly, Stone Squad every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WarPods | Stone Squad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warpods/id1193098743/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stone-squad/id6482993933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 256 MB | 357 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Weyrdworks Productions Sdn. Bhd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1103804172) | [ZhiXiong Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/877307162) |

## What reviewers say

### WarPods

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warpods/id1193098743)

Engage in turn-based RPG battles where you strategically use character abilities and ricocheting shots to defeat diverse space enemies. Join weekly challenges and summon unique allies to save the universe.

**Highlights:** Turn-based RPG combat, Block breaker mechanics, Weekly challenges and events, Diverse enemy factions, Character summoning and abilities, Strategic team building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mr.Stemo's Pod Bank | $9.99 | one-time |
| Promo Crate of Crystals | $11.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Promo Chest of Crystals | $23.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Crystals | $39.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Crystals | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💡 Unique character abilities and strategy
- 🎨 Appealing and cohesive art style
- 👍 Generous free-to-play model with optional IAPs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional physics/bouncing issues
- ⏱️ Slow progression and character upgrades
- 💰 Monetization can feel heavy-handed at times
- 🔍 Lack of granular aiming control

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on loading screen or unable to progress in tutorial
- Accidental purchases due to lack of confirmation prompts

**Requested features**

- More character variety and customization options
- Improved tutorial and onboarding experience
- Ability to make minor aiming adjustments


### Stone Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stone-squad/id6482993933)

Command an army of sentient stones in this roguelike RPG. Engage in strategic deck-building and match-3 combat, exploring procedurally generated maps and unlocking unique stone heroes. Customize your warriors and team up with others for epic boss battles.

**Highlights:** Strategic deck-building and match-3 combat, Procedurally generated maps, Unlockable diverse stone heroes, Customizable stone warriors, Cooperative clan gameplay for boss battles

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Value Summon Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Day 1 Value Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Day 2 Value Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Day 6 Value Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Day 7 Value Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Day 3 Value Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Day 5 Value Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Day 1 Advanced Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Red Butterfly Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Day 5 Advanced Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Day 6 Advanced Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Day 7 Ultimate Gift Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Day 1 Ultimate Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Day 4 Ultimate Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WarPods free?

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

### Is Stone Squad free?

Stone Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WarPods or Stone Squad?

Stone Squad is rated higher. WarPods averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Stone Squad averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do WarPods or Stone Squad have ads?

Both WarPods and Stone Squad show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WarPods or Stone Squad?

WarPods ships an update fortnightly, and Stone Squad every 11 days. Most recently, WarPods was updated on August 30, 2026 and Stone Squad on August 15, 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.*