# Dope Wars (Weed Edition) vs Commodity Wars

The clearest difference is price: Commodity Wars at Free against Dope Wars (Weed Edition)'s $0.99. Commodity Wars also leads on ads (none vs shown). Dope Wars (Weed Edition)'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (81% vs 42%). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Commodity Wars is free to download; Dope Wars (Weed Edition) costs $0.99 up front. Dope Wars (Weed Edition) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Commodity Wars sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dope Wars (Weed Edition) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dope Wars (Weed Edition) has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Dope Wars (Weed Edition)'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Commodity Wars's.

Dope Wars (Weed Edition) ships an update monthly, Commodity Wars every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dope Wars (Weed Edition) | Commodity Wars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dope-wars-weed-edition/id1244425171/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commodity-wars/id1435116390/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 42.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ian Wall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244425170) | [Kramer Concepts, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401439615) |

## What reviewers say

### Dope Wars (Weed Edition)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dope-wars-weed-edition/id1244425171)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Paid · Puzzle, #197 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in a high-stakes trading simulation where you must buy low and sell high to repay a loan shark. Navigate changing market prices, evade law enforcement, and upgrade your capabilities to survive and thrive in this challenging virtual economy.

**Highlights:** Wholesale trading simulation, Dynamic market prices, Evade law enforcement, Upgrade storage and weapons, Special market events, Bank interest earnings

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40 Gold Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| All weapons and ammo | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Ability to customize product names
- 💰 Addictive and engaging
- ⏱️ Great time-waster
- 🔄 Faithful to the original PC version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Inconsistent or outdated UI
- 🔍 Limited features compared to original
- 🤯 Overwhelming or confusing for new players
- 💰 In-app purchases could be seen as cheating

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Price chart not working
- Unable to register new accounts
- Incorrect screen layout on iPhone X
- Settings not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Expanded gameplay mechanics
- Leaderboards and competitive features
- Improved price/market dynamics
- Expanded item/vehicle selection


### Commodity Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commodity-wars/id1435116390)

Engage in a thrilling 30-day trading simulation where you buy and sell commodities to maximize profits. Navigate a dynamic market while evading police and hijackers who aim to disrupt your progress.

**Highlights:** 30-day trading challenge, Buy and sell commodities, Dynamic market fluctuations, Evade police, Avoid hijackers, Inspired by Dope Wars

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dope Wars (Weed Edition) free?

Dope Wars (Weed Edition) costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Commodity Wars free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dope Wars (Weed Edition) or Commodity Wars?

Dope Wars (Weed Edition) is rated higher. Dope Wars (Weed Edition) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Commodity Wars averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dope Wars (Weed Edition) or Commodity Wars have ads?

Dope Wars (Weed Edition) shows ads; Commodity Wars does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dope Wars (Weed Edition) or Commodity Wars?

Dope Wars (Weed Edition) ships an update monthly, and Commodity Wars every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dope Wars (Weed Edition) was updated on November 2, 2026 and Commodity Wars on November 2, 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.*