# First Strike vs Arise and Conquer

The clearest difference is rating: Arise and Conquer at 5.0 against First Strike's 4.5. Arise and Conquer also leads on ads (none vs shown). First Strike's advantage is ratings volume (9K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. First Strike sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Arise and Conquer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arise and Conquer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Strike has 9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Strike | Arise and Conquer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-strike-nuclear-rts/id1434281598/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arise-and-conquer/id6792286876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 276 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Blindflug](https://appshunter.io/developer/893118737) | [Isaac Adams](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790613255) |

## What reviewers say

### First Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-strike-nuclear-rts/id1434281598)

Lead a nuclear superpower in this intense 1v1 multiplayer RTS. Launch rockets, manage resources, and outsmart rivals in online battles for global dominance. Every decision risks survival in this fast-paced strategy game.

**Highlights:** Intense Real-Time Strategy (RTS), Global Domination, Advanced Weaponry, Multiplayer Battles, Strategic Alliances, Realistic Geopolitics, Planet Destruction Simulator

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nuclear Club | $2.99 | per month |
| Mexico | $0.99 | one-time |
| South Africa | $0.99 | one-time |
| Israel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pakistan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brazil | $1.99 | one-time |
| Australia | $1.99 | one-time |
| United Kingdom | $2.99 | one-time |
| Russia | $2.99 | one-time |
| China | $4.99 | one-time |
| United States | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good game, fast-paced
- 👍 Fun and creative gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and strategic
- 🚀 Quick matches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for most content
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Multiplayer issues and disconnects
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Progression reset after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after winning
- Unable to quit or restart games
- Black screen on launch
- Diplomacy/alliance system not working
- Inconsistent missile damage and ADS functionality

**Requested features**

- Add sandbox/custom game mode
- Improve tutorial and onboarding
- More free content and unlockable nations
- Better multiplayer stability and features
- Streamline UI and controls


### Arise and Conquer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arise-and-conquer/id6792286876)

Engage in a strategy war game with instant building and no pay-to-win mechanics. Recruit diverse units, engage in skill-based battles with deterministic outcomes, and conquer a vast campaign map. An optional subscription unlocks additional content and features.

**Highlights:** Instant building with no timers, Diverse unit recruitment and counters, Deterministic battle resolution, Campaign conquest mode, Optional subscription for extra content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Command Pass Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Command Pass Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Strike free?

First Strike is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Arise and Conquer free?

Arise and Conquer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, First Strike or Arise and Conquer?

Arise and Conquer is rated higher. First Strike averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Arise and Conquer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do First Strike or Arise and Conquer have ads?

First Strike shows ads; Arise and Conquer does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*