Comparison

Commodity Wars vs Dope Wars

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

Head to head
About

Commodity Wars

Engage in a thrilling 30-day trading simulation where you buy and sell commodities to maximize profits. Navigate a dynamic market while evading police and hijackers who aim to disrupt your progress.

Highlights
  • 30-day trading challenge
  • Buy and sell commodities
  • Dynamic market fluctuations
  • Evade police
  • Avoid hijackers
  • Inspired by Dope Wars
Features
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You have 30 days to make the most money you can buying and selling commodities. The market fluctuates and there are police and hijackers lurking at every move looking to impede your progress. Inspired by the classic Dope Wars game from the 90's.

About

Dope Wars

Build a criminal empire in this classic crime simulator. Master street hustles, invest in skills, and navigate dynamic events. Play offline or online with no ads or timers.

Highlights
  • Classic crime simulation gameplay
  • Buy low, sell high market mechanics
  • Career mode with skill progression
  • Skill tree for customization
  • Dynamic events and achievements
  • Offline and online play
  • No ads or energy timers
Features
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Start broke. Hustle smart. Rise to the top… or crash hard. Dope Wars brings the classic crime simulator back with style, swagger, and serious upgrades. Build your empire in the most ruthless city in gaming. Navigate shady docks, grimy alleyways, and dangerous trades. Every choice matters. Every decision could be your last. Buy low, sell high: Master the classic street hustle. Snag the best deals, flip your inventory fast, and watch your bankroll explode. But markets shift fast - and when the heat comes down, you’ll need more than luck to survive. Career Mode: Start as a nobody. Build skills, unlock upgrades, and become a street legend. Climb the ladder by completing challenges, surviving crackdowns, and staying one step ahead of your enemies. Skill Tree: Earn Dope Coins in-game and invest wisely. - Sharpen your Combat Skills for when trades go bad - Boost your Financial Skills and watch your Bank Balance skyrocket - Upgrade your Street Smarts to get tip-offs and early warnings - 12+ unique skills to customize your hustle your way. Achievements & Unlockables: Unlock dozens of achievements, rare profile pictures, and custom titles that show off your street status. Dynamic Events: Prices crash. Enforcers close in. Debts become due. Every run is different - and not every run ends well. Premium Experience: - No ads - No energy timers - No waiting to play - Fully playable offline or online Play Like You Remember. Survive Like You Mean It. Rise from nobody to legend - or flame out fast. This is the Dope Wars you grew up on, rebuilt for now. Download Dope Wars: Mobile now and start your legacy.

Screenshots

Commodity Wars4 screens
Dope Wars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dope Wars at 4.4 against Commodity Wars's 3.2. Dope Wars also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 42%). Commodity Wars's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Commodity Wars sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dope Wars sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dope Wars holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 92 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Commodity Wars's written reviews are positive against 60% of Dope Wars's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Commodity Wars ships an update every 5 weeks, Dope Wars every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Commodity Wars versus Dope Wars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommodity WarsDope Wars
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (31 ratings)4.4 (92 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3192 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB98 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperKramer Concepts, LLCGrant McCallum

Customer experience

Commodity Wars

All ratings31 ratings
Positive51.6%
Neutral9.7%
Negative38.7%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral11.5%
Negative46.2%

Dope Wars

All ratings92 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Commodity Wars

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
13 purchases

Dope Wars

One-time13
  • Premium Profile Picture #5$2.99
  • Premium Profile Picture #4$2.99
  • Premium Profile Picture #1$2.99
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  • 60 Days Game Mode$2.99
  • Dope Coin Pack - 100$2.99
  • Premium Profile Picture #2$2.99
  • Premium Profile Picture #3$2.99
  • Customize Your Name & Gender$2.99
  • Premium Profile Picture #6$2.99
  • Premium Profile Picture #7$2.99
  • Unlimited Days Game Mode$4.99
  • Dope Coin Pack - 1,000$14.99
  • Dope Coin Pack - 5000$29.99

Questions

Is Commodity Wars free?
Commodity Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dope Wars free?
Dope Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Commodity Wars or Dope Wars?
Dope Wars is rated higher. Commodity Wars averages 3.2 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Dope Wars averages 4.4 from 92 ratings.
Do Commodity Wars or Dope Wars have ads?
Neither Commodity Wars nor Dope Wars shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Commodity Wars or Dope Wars?
Commodity Wars ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dope Wars every 4 months. Most recently, Commodity Wars was updated on October 6, 2026 and Dope Wars on October 12, 2026.

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