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.
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.
- World War I historical overview
- Belligerent nations and territories
- Impact of the Great War
- Peace and conflict studies
- Pacifism principles
- War studies comparison
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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.
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.
- 19th-century colonial setting
- Army and navy building
- Conquer territories
- Form alliances
- Diplomacy and warfare
- Choose from 29 nations
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Colonies at War sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. World War 1914 asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | World War 1914 | Colonies at War |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (1.7K ratings) | 4.6 (3.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | 75.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | 3.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 410 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 春华 李 | wombi pty ltd |
Customer experience
World War 1914
Colonies at War
User reviews
World War 1914
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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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In-app purchases
World War 1914
No in-app purchases
Colonies at War
- 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
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