Comparison

World War 1914 vs Colonies at War

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

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About

World War 1914

Explore the history of World War I, a pivotal global conflict. Understand the causes, major belligerents, and devastating impact of this historical event. Learn about peace and conflict studies, pacifism, and the academic approaches to understanding war and its resolution.

Highlights
  • World War I historical overview
  • Belligerent nations and territories
  • Impact of the Great War
  • Peace and conflict studies
  • Pacifism principles
  • War studies comparison
Features
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World War I or the First World War, often abbreviated as WWI or WW1, began on 28 July 1914 and ended on 11 November 1918. Referred to by contemporaries as the "Great War", its belligerents included much of Europe, the Russian Empire, the United States, and the Ottoman Empire, with fighting also expanding into the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Asia. One of the deadliest conflicts in history, an estimated 9 million people were killed in combat, while over 5 million civilians died from military occupation, bombardment, hunger, and disease. Peace and conflict studies is an academic field which identifies and analyses violent and nonviolent behaviours, as well as the structural mechanisms attending violent and non-violent social conflicts. This is to better understand the processes leading to a more desirable human condition. One variation, Peace studies (irenology), is an interdisciplinary effort aiming at the prevention, de-escalation, and solution of conflicts. This contrasts with war studies (polemology), directed at the efficient attainment of victory in conflicts. Disciplines involved may include political science, geography, economics, psychology, sociology, international relations, history, anthropology, religious studies, and gender studies, as well as a variety of other disciplines. Pacifism may be based on moral principles (a deontological view) or pragmatism (a consequentialist view). Principled pacifism holds that all forms of violent behavior are inappropriate responses to conflict, and are morally wrong. Pragmatic pacifism holds that the costs of war and inter-personal violence are so substantial that better ways of resolving disputes must be found.

About

Colonies at War

Engage in a 19th-century global conquest by building armies and navies. Choose from 29 nations, expand your territory, forge alliances, and wage war to become the dominant world power. Control the seas and lead your nation to historical greatness.

Highlights
  • 19th-century colonial setting
  • Army and navy building
  • Conquer territories
  • Form alliances
  • Diplomacy and warfare
  • Choose from 29 nations
Features
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Colonies at War is a game set in the 19th century during the rush by colonial powers to colonize the known world. It's a game of building armies and crushing enemies. Pick one of the 29 nations available, look for the best lands nearby, then send in your armies to conquer them. Make allies of your friends, and war on your enemies. Build your navies to control the seas and become the greatest nation in history.

Screenshots

World War 19144 screens
Colonies at War4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Colonies at War at 4.6 against World War 1914's 3.7. Colonies at War also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (76% vs 62%). World War 1914's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Colonies at War sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. World War 1914 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Colonies at War holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 3.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of World War 1914's written reviews are positive against 76% of Colonies at War's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

World War 1914 ships an update every 6 weeks, Colonies at War every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
World War 1914 versus Colonies at War: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorld War 1914Colonies at War
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (1.7K ratings)4.6 (3.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews75.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K3.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB410 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer春华 李wombi pty ltd

Customer experience

World War 1914

All ratings1,677 ratings
Positive65.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews1,128 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral12.6%
Negative25.9%

Colonies at War

All ratings3,777 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews513 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative15.4%

User reviews

World War 1914

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Sandbox mode suggestion
  • 👍 Game is great
  • 👍 Realistic historical details
  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 AI troops spawning out of nowhere
  • 🐛 Unrealistic battle outcomes
  • 🐛 Expensive research and upgrades
  • 🐛 Limited troop movement range

Colonies at War

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Unique scenarios
  • 👍 Challenging but fun
  • 👍 Excellent strategy elements

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Unclear mechanics
  • 🔍 Confusing tutorials
  • 🔍 Unstable diplomacy system
  • 🔍 Imbalanced AI behavior

Bugs and requests

World War 1914

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Aircraft carriers disappearing after construction
  • Troops randomly disappearing during movement
  • Incorrect historical events triggering
  • Unstable performance and crashes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add diplomacy options like peace treaties and puppeting
  • Expand to cover World War II and the Cold War
  • Introduce more historical events and alternate history scenarios
  • Improve AI behavior and balance
  • Provide more detailed tutorials and explanations

Colonies at War

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes after turns
  • Movement and combat issues
  • Incorrect troop/unit behavior
  • Persistent save data problems

Requested features

6 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More historical scenarios
  • Improved diplomacy system
  • Customizable game modes
  • Expanded unit variety
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  • Detailed statistics and analytics

In-app purchases

None

World War 1914

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Colonies at War

One-time5
  • Purchase 10 random contracts.$3.99
  • Buy 2,500 credits$3.99
  • Buy Full Game$5.99
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  • Purchase 30 random contracts.$7.99
  • Buy 8,000 credits$7.99

Questions

Is World War 1914 free?
World War 1914 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Colonies at War free?
Colonies at War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, World War 1914 or Colonies at War?
Colonies at War is rated higher. World War 1914 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Colonies at War averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.
Do World War 1914 or Colonies at War have ads?
Both World War 1914 and Colonies at War show ads.
Which is updated more often, World War 1914 or Colonies at War?
World War 1914 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Colonies at War every 11 days. Most recently, World War 1914 was updated on November 10, 2026 and Colonies at War on November 9, 2026.

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