# Gladiabots vs Warbits Plus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Warbits Plus at none against Gladiabots's 5. Warbits Plus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Gladiabots's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 79%) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Gladiabots costs $3.99 and Warbits Plus $4.99 up front. Gladiabots sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Warbits Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Warbits Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90 and 168 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Gladiabots's written reviews are positive against 79% of Warbits Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gladiabots | Warbits Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladiabots/id1469623947/reviews) | **[4.8 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warbits-plus/id1477425198/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 90 | **168** |
| Positive reviews | **87.2% of reviews** | 79.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #186 | **#178** |
| Size | 182 MB | 557 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sebastien Dubois](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469623946) | [Risky Lab Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/550348226) |

## What reviewers say

### Gladiabots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladiabots/id1469623947)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Design the AI for your robot squad and deploy them in strategic combat. Refine your tactics through a single-player campaign and online multiplayer modes. Customize your robots and compete in various game modes without ads or pay-to-win mechanics.

**Highlights:** Create and program robot AI, Customize robot crew, Single player campaign, Online multiplayer modes, Multiple game modes, Tournament creation, Asynchronous multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hello World Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Script Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Algorithm Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Automaton Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Neural Network Pack | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative programming concept
- 🧠 Great for learning logic/programming
- 👍 Satisfying to see AI work
- 🚀 Deep and complex gameplay
- 😊 Rewarding when AI works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Steep learning curve
- 🤔 UI can be confusing
- 📚 Tutorials can be complex
- 💸 Some find it expensive
- ⚠️ English-only wiki/hints

**Reported bugs**

- iOS version not up-to-date
- AI logic bugs/unexpected behavior
- Screen not fitting iPad Pro
- Game not running on older iPads

**Requested features**

- Korean language support
- Option to toggle FPS (30/60)
- Add more robots
- "Quit" confirmation button in training


### Warbits Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warbits-plus/id1477425198)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in charming turn-based tactical combat with a variety of units and special powers. Explore a story-driven campaign, test your skills in challenging modes, and create custom maps to share with the community. Compete locally or online against friends and other commanders.

**Highlights:** Grid-based turn-based strategy, Story-driven campaign missions, Challenge and puzzle modes, Custom map editor, Local and online multiplayer, Community tag match hubs

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent turn-based strategy gameplay
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and art design
- 💰 Great value at $5 price point
- 🧠 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🗺️ Level/map creation feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚖️ Unit balance issues (bombers overpowered, jets too weak)
- 🐛 Multiple gameplay bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Limited new content vs original game
- 🎮 Multiplayer opponent selection too limited
- 🔋 High battery/power consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Carrier troops display bug (smiley face persists after emptying)
- Fog of war visibility not updating correctly
- Enemy troops can be placed on occupied tiles
- Enemy carrier dropping troops on player-owned cities
- Unit targeting switching not always responsive

**Requested features**

- Naval units (battleships, submarines, amphibious units)
- New unit types and factions
- Cross-device progress synchronization
- German language support
- Sign-in options (Apple, Google, Facebook)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gladiabots free?

Gladiabots costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Warbits Plus free?

Warbits Plus costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gladiabots or Warbits Plus?

Warbits Plus is rated higher. Gladiabots averages 4.5 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Warbits Plus averages 4.8 from 168 ratings.

### Do Gladiabots or Warbits Plus have ads?

Neither Gladiabots nor Warbits Plus shows ads.

### Which is more popular, Gladiabots or Warbits Plus?

Gladiabots currently peaks at #186 in the App Store charts, and Warbits Plus at #178. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*