Comparison

RAID vs Warhammer 40,000

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

Head to head
About

RAID

Embark on an epic dark fantasy adventure collecting hundreds of unique champions. Master strategic turn-based combat, explore dungeons, and battle bosses. Join clans, conquer arenas, and experience a vast PvE campaign.

Highlights
  • Collect hundreds of champions
  • Strategic turn-based combat
  • Epic boss battles
  • Join a clan for co-op
  • Multiplayer PvP arenas
  • Massive PvE campaign
Features
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Download this epic, dark fantasy RPG now and summon hundreds of Champions from 16 factions. With them, explore Dungeons, enjoy turn-based multiplayer action, and master tactics to free Teleria! | Enjoy deep RPG features | Collect powerful Champions Call upon orcs, knights, elves, demons, undead, and more to defeat your foes. Strategic turn-based RPG gameplay Equip your Champions with amazing Gear. Rank them up to make their devastating skills, including AOE attacks and magic powers, even more powerful. Fight epic Boss battles Vanquish challenging Bosses in dangerous Dungeons for loot, XP, and special drops. Then, in classic turn-based RPG style, fight them again for more incredible rewards! Join forces with a Clan Team up with fellow players in Clans to take on challenges like fearsome Clan Bosses & conquer the fortresses of enemy Clans in intense Sieges. Face multiplayer PvP Arenas Go head-to-head with other players to unlock special Gear. Rise through the ranks and become an Arena legend in both asynchronous and real-time multiplayer battles. Clear our massive PvE campaign Experience epic dark fantasy through 12 spectacular RPG locations spread over a sprawling, fully-voiced story campaign. Heed your heroic duty and quell the forces of darkness. Dive into a deep fantasy world Learn about Teleria’s heroes and villains with our growing collection of Champion bio & check out our animated limited series, RAID: Call of the Arbiter, on YouTube! PLEASE NOTE: • In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items): Items are available for purchase in this game. Some paid items may not be refundable depending on the type of item. • RAID: Shadow Legends is available in English, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Ukrainian, Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, Korean, Turkish, Japanese, and Portuguese. • Optional access to Photos and Videos: Used for sharing screenshots for troubleshooting (e.g., technical support). You can continue using the service without granting this access. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Raid: Shadow Legends allows you to subscribe to special Raid Cards. Raid Cards will automatically renew after the specified period unless otherwise canceled. • 1 Month Silver Raid Card with a FREE 7 Day Trial - $9.99 (First week is free, after that the Card is automatically renewed each month for $9.99. Can be canceled at any time within the first 6 days of the Trial Period without charge). • 1 Month Silver Raid Card - $9.99 (The Card is automatically renewed each month for $9.99). • 6 Month Gold Raid Card - $49.99 (The Card is automatically renewed every 6 months for $49.99). • 1 Month Platinum Raid Card - $14.99 (First month is $9.99, after that the Card is automatically renewed each month for $14.99. Can be cancelled at any time). • 1 Month Diamond Raid Card - $29.99 (First month is $14.99, after that the Card is automatically renewed each month for $29.99. Can be cancelled at any time). Raid Cards are a subscription purchase. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the price selected. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. In case of activating a free trial, payment will be charged during the last 24 hours of the free Trial. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when a Raid Card purchase is confirmed. Once auto-renew is turned off, subscriptions will retain the bonuses until the end of the active period. Official Website: https://plarium.com/ Support: raid.support@plarium.com Community: https://forum.plarium.com/en/raid-shadow-legends/ Privacy Policy: https://company.plarium.com/en/terms/privacy-and-cookie-policy/ Terms of Use: https://company.plarium.com/en/terms/terms-of-use/

About

Warhammer 40,000

Engage in turn-based tactical battles in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Collect and upgrade powerful warriors from various factions, equip them with gear, and strategically deploy them in PvE campaigns, PvP matches, and guild raids to conquer the galaxy.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical combat
  • Collect and upgrade heroes
  • Multiple factions (Space Marine, Chaos, Xenos)
  • PvE Campaigns
  • PvP battles
  • Guild Raids
  • Gear customization
Features
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Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus ™ is a turn-based tactical strategy game set in the eternal conflict of Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000 Universe. Experience the intense battles of the Space Marine, Imperial, Chaos, and Xenos on the go! In Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus ™, you bring some of the universe’s most powerful warriors to lightning-fast tactical skirmishes where you are in full control and only superior tactics can deliver victory. Expand your collection across multiple factions to find new tactical possibilities as you bring your troops to battle and sweep the galaxy clear of all resistance! New players and grizzled fans of the Warhammer universe alike will find challenge in Tacticus, as they progress and compete in various game modes, including PvE Campaigns, PvP, live events, Guild Raids and much more. CREATE THE ULTIMATE WARBAND It’s your task as a collector to build your collection into an elite league of warriors capable of meeting any challenge. Equip your heroes with the ultimate gear, wrestled from the hands of your enemies, to enhance their attacks, armor, and abilities on the battlefield. Not every warrior is ideal for every task, however: Make key strategic choices in who to promote and pick teammates with complementary abilities to maximize your chances in battle! ENGAGE IN TURN-BASED BATTLES Strategic choice in how to build your squad is only the beginning. Once the enemy closes, you must take advantage of terrain and positioning, as well as deploying your troops’ weaponry, specific traits and specialist abilities, to prevail. Martial skill reigns supreme! RISE TO THE TOP Choose your alliances wisely! Collaborate within your guild in raids against some of the most dangerous beings of the galaxy. You must unleash your guild’s entire arsenal of heroes and tactical tricks to outsmart the relentless enemy and establish your guild's dominance on the top of the global leaderboards. Learn more: https://www.tacticusgame.com https://www.facebook.com/tacticusgame Age rating in Indonesia (IGRS): 13+ Terms of service: https://tacticusgame.com/en/snowprint-studios-terms-of-service/ Privacy and cookie policy: https://tacticusgame.com/en/snowprint-studios-privacy-policy/ Copyright : Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2022. Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus the Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus logo, GW, Games Workshop, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under licence. All rights reserved to their respective owners. © Copyright Snowprint Studios AB 2024.

Screenshots

RAID4 screens
Warhammer 40,0004 screens

Verdict

The call

RAID and Warhammer 40,000 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Warhammer 40,000's written reviews are positive against 44% of RAID's. RAID's advantage is ratings volume (531K vs 48K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. RAID sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Warhammer 40,000 sells 18 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 — 4.7 for RAID against 4.8 for Warhammer 40,000. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RAID has 531K ratings behind it against 48K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of RAID's written reviews are positive against 68% of Warhammer 40,000's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RAID ships an update fortnightly, Warhammer 40,000 every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
RAID versus Warhammer 40,000: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRAIDWarhammer 40,000
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (531K ratings)4.8 (48K ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews68.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings531K — better48K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#18 — better#28
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB582 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPlarium Global LtdSnowprint Studios AB

Customer experience

RAID

All ratings530,691 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews4,534 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral9.9%
Negative45.7%

Warhammer 40,000

All ratings48,041 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews1,814 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative23.9%

User reviews

RAID

From 531K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Engaging and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Impressive graphics and animations
  • 🎨 Wide variety of champions and factions
  • ⏱️ Consistent content updates
  • 🕹️ Challenging boss battles and dungeons

Room to improve

  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
  • ⏳ Excessive grinding and energy limitations
  • 🔀 Unbalanced arena matchmaking
  • 🤖 Repetitive and auto-play heavy gameplay
  • 🤔 Lack of meaningful new content

Warhammer 40,000

From 48K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun gameplay
  • 👍 Great character designs
  • 🎨 Smooth animations
  • 🎮 Engaging combat mechanics
  • 💡 Variety of game modes

Room to improve

  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win elements
  • ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
  • 🔒 Lack of player choice in starting faction
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🤔 Unbalanced PvP matchmaking

Bugs and requests

RAID

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent server issues and crashes
  • Incorrect champion skill descriptions
  • Inconsistent arena point calculations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved artifact management and gear swapping
  • Increased drop rates for rare and legendary champions
  • More free-to-play friendly progression options
  • Clan-based cooperative gameplay modes
  • Faster auto-battle and multi-battle options

Warhammer 40,000

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Losing progress after account recovery
  • Freezing and crashes on certain devices
  • Incorrect drop rate information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more playable factions (Chaos, Tyranids, Eldar, etc.)
  • Implement a PvP mode without power level restrictions
  • Reduce wait times and energy limitations
  • Improve the guaranteed character pull system

In-app purchases

10 purchases

RAID

One-time10
  • Rookie Pack$0.99
  • Mini Pack$4.99
  • Small Pack$9.99
Show 7 more
  • Medium Pack$14.99
  • Regular Pack$19.99
  • Large Pack$24.99
  • Bulk Value Pack$29.99
  • Pro Value Pack$39.99
  • Extra Savings Pack$49.99
  • Ultimate Savings Pack$99.99
18 purchases

Warhammer 40,000

One-time18
  • Tiny Special Offer$1.99
  • Small Special Offer$3.99
  • Satchel of Blackstone$4.99
Show 15 more
  • Small Special Offer$4.99
  • Small Special Offer$5.99
  • Medium Special Offer$7.99
  • Medium Special Offer$8.99
  • Crate of Blackstone$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Medium Special Offer$13.99
  • Special Offer$14.99
  • Special Offer$15.99
  • Container of Blackstone$19.99
  • Large Special Offer$19.99
  • Large Special Offer$23.99
  • Large Special Offer$24.99
  • Extra Large Special Offer$29.99
  • Hoard of Blackstone$99.99

Questions

Is RAID free?
RAID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Warhammer 40,000 free?
Warhammer 40,000 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RAID or Warhammer 40,000?
Warhammer 40,000 is rated higher. RAID averages 4.7 out of 5 from 531K ratings, while Warhammer 40,000 averages 4.8 from 48K ratings.
Do RAID or Warhammer 40,000 have ads?
Both RAID and Warhammer 40,000 show ads.
Which is updated more often, RAID or Warhammer 40,000?
RAID ships an update fortnightly, and Warhammer 40,000 every 10 days. Most recently, RAID was updated on November 1, 2026 and Warhammer 40,000 on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, RAID or Warhammer 40,000?
RAID currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and Warhammer 40,000 at #28. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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