# War Tortoise 2 vs Guildmaster Idle

The clearest difference is ratings volume: War Tortoise 2 at 24K against Guildmaster Idle's 533. War Tortoise 2 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Guildmaster Idle's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. War Tortoise 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Guildmaster Idle sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

War Tortoise 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: War Tortoise 2 has 24K ratings behind it against 533, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of War Tortoise 2's written reviews are positive against 75% of Guildmaster Idle's.

War Tortoise 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Guildmaster Idle weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | War Tortoise 2 | Guildmaster Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-tortoise-2/id1488000116/reviews)** | [4.7 (533 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guildmaster-idle/id1588390905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 533 |
| Positive reviews | **77.9% of reviews** | 74.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 314 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) | [Elvenry Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588390907) |

## What reviewers say

### War Tortoise 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-tortoise-2/id1488000116)

Pilot a heavily armed War Tortoise, exploring a vast world, upgrading its weapons and armor, and recruiting units to battle enemies. This idle shooter combines exploration, incremental upgrades, and strategic combat with stunning graphics.

**Highlights:** Pilot a War Tortoise, Explore a vast world, Upgrade weapons and armor, Recruit units and build defenses, Collect resources, Idle shooter gameplay, Collect pilots and heroes

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| War Gems 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| War Gems 5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| War Gems 6 | $9.99 | one-time |
| War Gems 7 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 8 | $14.99 | one-time |
| War Gems 8 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 6 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Offline playable
- 🚀 Excellent graphics
- 🚀 Addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Bugs with certain features
- 🐛 Progression issues
- 💰 Expensive upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when reaching high levels
- Progression blocked by upgrade requirements
- Certain enemies getting stuck behind tortoise

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More customization options
- Ability to disable hints/tips
- Improved enemy variety
- Faster travel speed


### Guildmaster Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guildmaster-idle/id1588390905)

Manage and grow an interactive idle RPG guild. Engage in various minigames to gather resources, craft gear, and train adventurers for quests and dungeons. Attract new heroes and forge alliances to become a legendary guildmaster.

**Highlights:** Interactive idle gameplay, Professions minigames (mining, crafting, bartending, etc.), Questing and dungeon crawling, Guild and hero progression, Talent tree upgrades, Ad-free option

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Runes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Runes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Increase Max Offline Work | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Runes (Scrolls) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Rune Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7500 Runes | $9.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Runes | $19.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Runes | $49.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Runes | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Practical idle game mechanics
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept and depth
- 🔒 No forced ads or paywalls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Bugs with certain features
- 🔍 Lack of in-game information and guidance
- ⏱️ Overly long dungeon timers

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Talent tree enhancements not working as expected
- Gear enhancements have no material requirements
- Unable to construct certain buildings

**Requested features**

- Add a wiki or knowledge base
- Improve UI and accessibility
- Reduce dungeon completion times
- Introduce character/guild customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is War Tortoise 2 free?

War Tortoise 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Guildmaster Idle free?

Guildmaster Idle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, War Tortoise 2 or Guildmaster Idle?

War Tortoise 2 is rated higher. War Tortoise 2 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Guildmaster Idle averages 4.7 from 533 ratings.

### Do War Tortoise 2 or Guildmaster Idle have ads?

Both War Tortoise 2 and Guildmaster Idle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, War Tortoise 2 or Guildmaster Idle?

War Tortoise 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Guildmaster Idle weekly. Most recently, War Tortoise 2 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Guildmaster Idle on September 25, 2026.

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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.*