Comparison

Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite vs Dope Wars

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite

Engage in a high-stakes trading simulation where you buy low and sell high to pay off a loan shark. Navigate changing market prices, evade law enforcement, and upgrade your capabilities to maximize profits and survive.

Highlights
  • Wholesale trading simulation
  • Dynamic market prices
  • Evade law enforcement
  • Upgrade storage and weapons
  • Bank interest and loans
  • Market event predictions
  • Game Center Leaderboards
Features
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The good news - you have $2,000 in cash, and licenses to legally trade. The bad? You owe $5,500 to Dishonest Harry, a not-too-friendly loan shark, interest is piling up, he'll be visiting you soon for his money, and he owns a chainsaw! Just sayin'. You only have one choice - dive into the world of wholesale trading of weed to make money fast and save your skin! As you travel from location to location, a day passes and local prices change. Buy low, sell higher! But beware - Officer Hardass is looking out for you, so get prepared for a stand-off with the cops by visiting the Dope Wars Store to tool up for the inevitable confrontation! You can also buy more storage space along the way at the Store, so look out for sales and special offers. Along the way, special market events will cause prices to rise or fall spectacularly, so be ready for these, this is how you get rich! There are muggers out there, so try to keep unused cash in the bank, earning interest. Other loan sharks can lend you money to solve short-term liquidity crunches, but they'll be after their money soon enough! If you get injured, pop in to see the local doctor at his surgery, but look out - he has no scruples, and you have kidneys. A bad combination. Listen out for the crazy old lady, too. She sure has some wacky things to say, but occasionally, she'll give you a very handy tip off, which is essential to your financial success in Dope Wars. Also, keep an eye out (and cash on hand) for the chance to buy a larger coat. More space, more profit! Good luck my friend, you're sure going to need it!! If your final score is good enough, you can submit it to the Game Center Leaderboards and see how well you fare against your friends, or the whole planet! This is the ad-supported version. The full version removes ads, allows 15, 60, 90, 120 and 365 day game lengths for turn-based games and 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20 minutes for timed games, shows arrows indicating direction of daily price changes, and adds the powerful RCL 9000 weapon. This version of Dope Wars is ported directly from the wildly popular version of the PC game, also from Beermat Software. Same great addictive game play, modified for your mobile device! If you find any bugs in Dope Wars , or would like to see new features added to Dope Wars, please drop us an email at beermatsoftware@gmail.com

About

Dope Wars

Build a criminal empire in this classic crime simulator. Master street hustles, invest in skills, and navigate dynamic events. Play offline or online with no ads or timers.

Highlights
  • Classic crime simulation gameplay
  • Buy low, sell high market mechanics
  • Career mode with skill progression
  • Skill tree for customization
  • Dynamic events and achievements
  • Offline and online play
  • No ads or energy timers
Features
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Start broke. Hustle smart. Rise to the top… or crash hard. Dope Wars brings the classic crime simulator back with style, swagger, and serious upgrades. Build your empire in the most ruthless city in gaming. Navigate shady docks, grimy alleyways, and dangerous trades. Every choice matters. Every decision could be your last. Buy low, sell high: Master the classic street hustle. Snag the best deals, flip your inventory fast, and watch your bankroll explode. But markets shift fast - and when the heat comes down, you’ll need more than luck to survive. Career Mode: Start as a nobody. Build skills, unlock upgrades, and become a street legend. Climb the ladder by completing challenges, surviving crackdowns, and staying one step ahead of your enemies. Skill Tree: Earn Dope Coins in-game and invest wisely. - Sharpen your Combat Skills for when trades go bad - Boost your Financial Skills and watch your Bank Balance skyrocket - Upgrade your Street Smarts to get tip-offs and early warnings - 12+ unique skills to customize your hustle your way. Achievements & Unlockables: Unlock dozens of achievements, rare profile pictures, and custom titles that show off your street status. Dynamic Events: Prices crash. Enforcers close in. Debts become due. Every run is different - and not every run ends well. Premium Experience: - No ads - No energy timers - No waiting to play - Fully playable offline or online Play Like You Remember. Survive Like You Mean It. Rise from nobody to legend - or flame out fast. This is the Dope Wars you grew up on, rebuilt for now. Download Dope Wars: Mobile now and start your legacy.

Screenshots

Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite4 screens
Dope Wars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dope Wars at none against Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite's shown. Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 60%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Dope Wars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite against 4.4 for Dope Wars. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite has 1.4K ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite's written reviews are positive against 60% of Dope Wars's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite ships an update monthly, Dope Wars every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite versus Dope Wars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDope Wars (Weed Edition) LiteDope Wars
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better4.4 (118 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better118
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB98 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperIan WallGrant McCallum

Customer experience

Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite

All ratings1,418 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative21.0%

Dope Wars

All ratings92 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite

One-time3
  • No ads, extra features$0.99
  • All weapons and ammo$0.99
  • 40 Gold Stars$0.99
10 purchases

Dope Wars

One-time10
  • Premium Profile Picture #5$2.99
  • Premium Profile Picture #1$2.99
  • 60 Days Game Mode$2.99
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  • Dope Coin Pack - 100$2.99
  • Premium Profile Picture #2$2.99
  • Customize Your Name & Gender$2.99
  • Premium Profile Picture #7$2.99
  • Unlimited Days Game Mode$4.99
  • Dope Coin Pack - 1,000$14.99
  • Dope Coin Pack - 5000$29.99

Questions

Is Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite free?
Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dope Wars free?
Dope Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite or Dope Wars?
Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite is rated higher. Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Dope Wars averages 4.4 from 118 ratings.
Do Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite or Dope Wars have ads?
Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite shows ads; Dope Wars does not.
Which is updated more often, Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite or Dope Wars?
Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite ships an update monthly, and Dope Wars every 4 months. Most recently, Dope Wars (Weed Edition) Lite was updated on November 6, 2026 and Dope Wars on November 8, 2026.

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