# War Drum vs Re

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: War Drum at none against Re's 6. War Drum also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Re's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (513 vs 9). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Re sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. War Drum asks for nothing beyond the download.

War Drum holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Re has 513 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

War Drum ships an update every 5 months, Re every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | War Drum | Re |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-drum/id1527001636/reviews)** | [4.7 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **513** |
| Positive reviews | — | 82.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 211 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Shaffer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395511521) | [PONIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071402258) |

## What reviewers say

### War Drum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-drum/id1527001636)

Embark on a fast-tapping RPG adventure where you tap a drum to command your heroes in battle. Progress through levels, defeat enemies and bosses, collect items, and unlock new characters in a quest for glory.

**Highlights:** Fast-tapping combat, Hero progression, Level completion, Boss battles, Item collection, Character unlocks

**In-app purchases:** none


### Re

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910)

Experience a nostalgic, top-down solo RPG reminiscent of classic MMOs. Level up, reincarnate, collect ingredients, upgrade gear, and recruit pets to build your character. Enjoy a deep system with simple controls for a laid-back gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Leveling and Reincarnation, Stat Point Assignment, Ingredient Collection, Equipment Upgrading, Pet Recruitment (including bosses), Arena Battles

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| crystal 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| crystal 55 | $4.99 | one-time |
| crystal 180 | $14.99 | one-time |
| crystal 500 | $29.99 | one-time |
| crystal 1200 | $59.99 | one-time |
| crystal 3000 | $118.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique leveling system
- 👍 Engaging pet systems
- 👍 Endless progression
- 👍 Simple yet fun gameplay
- 👍 Retro-style graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lost progress/data issues
- 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of direction
- 🔒 Difficulty contacting developer
- 🔒 Unavailable features in global version
- 🔋 Grindy gameplay can be tedious

**Reported bugs**

- Golem boss not respawning properly
- Upgrade materials not working as intended
- Permanent loading screen issue
- Inconsistent drop rates for certain items

**Requested features**

- Add map or guide to help progression
- Implement save/load system
- Provide option to remove ads
- Allow customization of pet formation while adventuring
- Add ability to contact developer for support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is War Drum free?

War Drum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Re free?

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

### Which has better reviews, War Drum or Re?

War Drum is rated higher. War Drum averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Re averages 4.7 from 513 ratings.

### Do War Drum or Re have ads?

Both War Drum and Re show ads.

### Which is updated more often, War Drum or Re?

War Drum ships an update every 5 months, and Re every 10 days. Most recently, War Drum was updated on October 24, 2026 and Re on October 23, 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.*