Comparison

Draw Army! vs The Army

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

Head to head
About

Draw Army!

Draw your army and lead it to victory in strategic battles. Unlock new units, customize your forces, and face off against unique bosses and endless enemies across diverse worlds. Use the battlefield to your advantage to achieve triumph.

Highlights
  • Draw and command your army
  • Unlock new units like swordsmen and giants
  • Battle unique bosses and endless enemies
  • Customize army skins, colors, and banners
  • Upgrade attack, defense, and army size
  • Fight across multiple worlds and arenas
Features
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Draw, scribble or write: for fun or to win the battle! Draw your army and decide which battle you want to fight! Whether you want to scribble symbols, write short messages or play like a real strategos, everything is possible to try and defeat the enemy king or super bosses. Earn new units along the way: swordsmen , shield defenders , archers , giants - and lead your troops to victory ! Choose your army skin, color and banners and upgrade your skills (attack, defense) or army size (ink). - Swords, bows, shields, giants, axes and spears: attach all sorts of units to your army - Special bosses: Giants, Lava Big boss, The Spider, Crystal Golem and many surprise super-bosses - Multiple worlds: lava, forest, desert, etc - Hundred of arenas - Endless enemies Use the battlefield and obstacles to your advantage! Hope you enjoy :) SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS VIP Subscription Weekly - $5.99 Grants VIP status for a week VIP Subscription Monthly - $14.99 Grants VIP status for a month VIP Subscription Yearly - $99.99 Grants VIP status for a year End of trial and subscription renewal This price is for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Canceling trial or subscription You can turn off the auto-renew for the subscription whenever you want to through iTunes account. Check https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period cannot be canceled. After your subscription expires, you will no longer be able to use elements offered in your chosen Subscription Option. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at contact@homagames.com Privacy Policy: http://homagames.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: http://homagames.com/terms/

About

The Army

Lead your forces to victory in this idle strategy game. Customize your army with diverse units and dynamic upgrades. Compete in weekly tournaments and events to earn rewards and prove your strategic prowess.

Highlights
  • Dynamic army upgrades
  • Diverse unit types
  • Progressive gameplay
  • Weekly tournaments & events
  • Ever-growing arsenal
Features
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Join the ranks of strategic masters in "The Army," the ultimate idle strategy game where your leadership skills are put to the test! Key Features: Dynamic Army Upgrades: Customize your army with power-ups, health boosts, increased attack speed, and more. Every decision counts! Diverse Unit Types: Expand your army with a variety of units including archers, wizards, healers, and other powerful warriors. Progressive Gameplay: Each defeat is just a step towards greater strength. Upgrade your base stats and start each round stronger and more prepared. Weekly Tournaments & Special Events: Prove your strategic prowess in thrilling tournaments and events. Compete for glory and earn exclusive rewards. Ever-Growing Arsenal: Continuously strengthen your army with unique rewards and powerful upgrades, ensuring that no two battles are the same. About the Game: In "The Army," you'll embark on an epic journey of strategy and management. Your task? To build an invincible army capable of conquering any challenge. With each battle, you'll refine your strategy, upgrade your troops, and push your limits to achieve ultimate victory. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or a newcomer to the genre, "The Army" offers a deep, engaging experience that evolves with your play style. With its intuitive idle mechanics, you can progress even when you're not actively playing. Join "The Army" now and lead your forces to glory! Are you ready to make your mark in the annals of strategy gaming? Download now and start your conquest!

Screenshots

Draw Army!4 screens
The Army4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Army at none against Draw Army!'s shown. The Army also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). Draw Army!'s advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 30%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Draw Army! sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and The Army 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

Draw Army! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.8K and 4.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Draw Army!'s written reviews are positive against 30% of The Army's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Draw Army! ships an update every 10 days, The Army every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Draw Army! versus The Army: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDraw Army!The Army
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.8K ratings) — better4.6 (4.4K ratings)
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews — better30.5% of reviews
Number of ratings5.8K — better4.4K
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size259 MB196 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperHOMA GAMESFIRE STUDIOS OYUN TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

Draw Army!

All ratings5,801 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral17.9%
Negative23.6%

The Army

All ratings4,394 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews466 reviews
Positive30.5%
Neutral12.9%
Negative56.7%

User reviews

Draw Army!

From 5.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging game
  • 🚀 Easy to play
  • 💡 Unique gameplay concept

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly

The Army

From 4.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 No forced ads
  • 🎮 Simple but fun concept
  • 🎨 Old school vibe

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • ⏱️ Slow progression and grindy
  • 🤖 Poor AI and unit targeting
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and ads
  • 🔊 Lack of sound effects

Bugs and requests

Draw Army!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on loading or during battles
  • Coin/reward calculation issues
  • Compatibility problems on some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more troop types and upgrades
  • Ability to draw and control troops manually
  • More level variety and difficulty

The Army

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes after updates
  • Purchased upgrades not working as intended
  • Duplication issues with card unlocks
  • Tournaments become unplayable at higher levels

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to control unit targeting
  • More diverse unit types and strategies
  • Random level generation
  • Faster gameplay speed options
  • Paid ad removal option

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Draw Army!

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly VIP Membership$5.997 Days
  • Monthly VIP Membership$14.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP Membership$99.991 Year
One-time6
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Small Coins Packs$2.99
  • Starter Pack$3.99
Show 3 more
  • Medium Coins Pack$9.99
  • King's Pack$14.99
  • Large Coins Pack$19.99
13 purchases

The Army

One-time13
  • Ticket 1$2.99
  • Starter Gem Pack$4.99
  • Ticket 2$6.99
Show 10 more
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Game Speed Forever$9.99
  • Medium Gem Pack$9.99
  • Diamond Pass$11.99
  • Large Gem Pack$19.99
  • Ultimate Game Speed$19.99
  • Epic Pack$29.99
  • Mountain Gem Pack$29.99
  • Gigantic Gem Pack$49.99
  • Legendary Gem Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Draw Army! free?
Draw Army! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Army free?
The Army is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Draw Army! or The Army?
Draw Army! is rated higher. Draw Army! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while The Army averages 4.6 from 4.4K ratings.
Do Draw Army! or The Army have ads?
Draw Army! shows ads; The Army does not.
Which is updated more often, Draw Army! or The Army?
Draw Army! ships an update every 10 days, and The Army every 3 days. Most recently, Draw Army! was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Army on October 25, 2026.

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