Comparison

XCOM 2 Collection vs AR Layouts WTC

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

Head to head
About

XCOM 2 Collection

Lead a resistance against an alien occupation on Earth. Engage in turn-based tactical combat, customize your soldiers, and undertake unique missions. This collection includes the full game and all DLC packs, optimized for mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical combat
  • Full game and DLC included
  • Mobile-optimized touch interface
  • Soldier customization
  • Procedurally generated missions
  • Alien resistance gameplay
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READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. Aliens rule Earth with a new order promising a brilliant future for those who conform, while silencing all those who do not. At the edges of the world, the scattered forces of XCOM gather to defend humanity, ignite a global resistance, and reclaim the planet. Bring down the alien regime from your iPad or iPhone with the XCOM 2 Collection; the complete experience of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen and four DLC packs in a single package with no in-app purchases. COMPLETE COMMAND Delivers all the turn-based tactical challenges of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. ENGINEERED FOR iOS Lead the Resistance using a touch-screen Command Interface designed for mobile. CUSTOMISE YOUR SQUADS Customise each soldier’s look, loadout and abilities. EVERY GAME A UNIQUE CHALLENGE Direct your forces through a near-infinite combination of goals, missions, and maps. INCLUDES FOUR DLC PACKS Access new missions, soldier types, and enemies with XCOM 2's DLC packs. XCOM 2 Collection requires iOS 18 or later. You need 11GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone XR and later • iPhone SE (2nd generation, 2020) and later • iPhone Air (2025) Supported iPads: • iPad - 8th Generation (2020) and later • iPad mini - 5th Generation (2019) and later • iPad Air - 3rd Generation (2019) and later • iPad Pro - 3rd Generation (2018) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2026 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Originally developed by Firaxis Games. Take-Two Interactive Software, 2K, Firaxis Games, XCOM, XCOM 2, and their respective logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other marks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

About

AR Layouts WTC

Visualize Warhammer 40,000 battle setups in augmented reality. This tool virtually places terrain, objectives, and deployment zones on your battlemat, streamlining game preparation and play.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality visualization
  • Virtual placement of terrain and objectives
  • Deployment zone overlay
  • Streamlined game setup
  • Printable image target
Features
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This app provide Augmented Reality tool to make your Warhammer 40.000 match play setting easier and faster : Ruins, Objectives and Deployment zone will virtualy appear above your Battlemat. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Print the image target in app or by going directly to https://tarsha3440.softr.app. Place the target at the center of the battlemat.

Screenshots

XCOM 2 Collection4 screens
AR Layouts WTC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AR Layouts WTC at Free against XCOM 2 Collection's $14.99. AR Layouts WTC also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (71% vs 62%). XCOM 2 Collection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

AR Layouts WTC is free to download; XCOM 2 Collection costs $14.99 up front. AR Layouts WTC sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. XCOM 2 Collection asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AR Layouts WTC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XCOM 2 Collection has 1.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of XCOM 2 Collection's written reviews are positive against 71% of AR Layouts WTC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XCOM 2 Collection ships an update monthly, AR Layouts WTC every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
XCOM 2 Collection versus AR Layouts WTC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXCOM 2 CollectionAR Layouts WTC
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.3% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#54 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.4 GB266 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFeral Interactive LtdPierre Guittat

Customer experience

XCOM 2 Collection

All ratings1,090 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews778 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral10.2%
Negative27.5%

AR Layouts WTC

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

XCOM 2 Collection

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to change equipment
  • Crashes on certain missions
  • Disappearing save files
  • Issues with device compatibility

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Provide option to disable War of the Chosen
  • Improve camera controls and UI
  • Add more graphical settings

AR Layouts WTC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

XCOM 2 Collection

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AR Layouts WTC

Subscriptions1
  • All Access app$4.991 Year

Questions

Is XCOM 2 Collection free?
XCOM 2 Collection costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AR Layouts WTC free?
AR Layouts WTC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XCOM 2 Collection or AR Layouts WTC?
AR Layouts WTC is rated higher. XCOM 2 Collection averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while AR Layouts WTC averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do XCOM 2 Collection or AR Layouts WTC have ads?
AR Layouts WTC shows ads; XCOM 2 Collection does not.
Which is updated more often, XCOM 2 Collection or AR Layouts WTC?
XCOM 2 Collection ships an update monthly, and AR Layouts WTC every 3 weeks. Most recently, XCOM 2 Collection was updated on November 3, 2026 and AR Layouts WTC on October 30, 2026.

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