# Pacific Fire vs Navy War

The clearest difference is price: Navy War at Free against Pacific Fire's $5.99. Pacific Fire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 26) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Navy War is free to download; Pacific Fire costs $5.99 up front. Navy War sells 25 one-off in-app purchases. Pacific Fire asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pacific Fire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 153 and 129 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Pacific Fire's written reviews are positive against 67% of Navy War's.

Pacific Fire ships an update every 6 weeks, Navy War monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacific Fire | Navy War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-fire/id1490567635/reviews)** | [4.6 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navy-war-submarine-simulator/id1556643299/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 129 |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 67.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Geoffrey Ayre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490567634) | [XDEVS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/608154808) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacific Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-fire/id1490567635)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Command Allied or Axis forces in a turn-based strategy wargame set in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Experience 18 historical campaigns with detailed air, naval, and ground combat simulations. Play against an adaptive AI or challenge a friend.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy, Pacific Theater WW2 setting, 18 historical campaigns, Detailed air, naval, and ground combat, Adaptive AI opponent, Hotseat multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Navy War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navy-war-submarine-simulator/id1556643299)

Command a fleet of modern and historical warships in intense online PvP battles. Engage in realistic sea combat, upgrade your vessels, and strategize to dominate the ocean. Experience the thrill of naval warfare with stunning visuals and diverse ship types.

**Highlights:** Online PvP multiplayer battles, Command diverse warships (WW2 to modern), Upgrade ships with weapons and emblems, Realistic sea combat simulator, Squad up with friends or go solo, Stunning 3D visuals

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gold Reserve | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| 240 000 Silver | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve Medium | $3.49 | one-time |
| 660 000 Silver | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 800 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Progress Points 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Tokens 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season 3: Standart Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve Big | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP for 7 DAYS | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1 420 000 Silver | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 800 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM PASS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season 3: Premuim Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP for 30 DAYS | $17.99 | one-time |
| 3 040 000 Silver | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7 900 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battle Tokens 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7 980 000 Silver | $49.99 | one-time |
| 21 400 Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| 16 760 000 Silver | $99.99 | one-time |
| 45 300 Gold | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Amazing graphics and visual quality
- 📱 Works well on multiple devices (Mac, iPad, iPhone)
- ⚡ Simple and easy-to-learn controls
- 🎯 Realistic naval warfare mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Very long loading times
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics heavily favored
- 💸 Extremely expensive in-app purchases
- 🐢 Slow progression without spending money
- 🤖 Many bot opponents instead of real players

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when purchasing ammunition
- Frequent disconnections and network errors during battles
- Game freezes during mission setup
- Guns not moving or responding to aim commands
- Binocular UI placement causing control issues

**Requested features**

- Ship building/customization mode
- Aircraft carriers
- Planes and helicopters
- Anti-aircraft weapons
- More game modes and missions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacific Fire free?

Pacific Fire costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Navy War free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pacific Fire or Navy War?

Pacific Fire is rated higher. Pacific Fire averages 4.7 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Navy War averages 4.6 from 129 ratings.

### Do Pacific Fire or Navy War have ads?

Navy War shows ads; Pacific Fire does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pacific Fire or Navy War?

Pacific Fire ships an update every 6 weeks, and Navy War monthly. Most recently, Pacific Fire was updated on October 26, 2026 and Navy War on October 24, 2026.

---

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