# Wehrschach vs Vactics

The clearest difference is rating: Vactics at 4.0 against Wehrschach's 3.5. Vactics also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wehrschach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vactics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vactics holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vactics has 56 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Wehrschach's written reviews are positive against 71% of Vactics's.

Wehrschach ships an update every 16 months, Vactics every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wehrschach | Vactics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wehrschach/id1534485190/reviews) | **[4.0 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vactics/id1561887778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **70.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 188 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Philippe Schober](https://appshunter.io/developer/1394832107) | [Gerard Delaney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476170004) |

## What reviewers say

### Wehrschach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wehrschach/id1534485190)

Experience a unique tactical board game inspired by chess, set on an 11x11 board with diverse objectives. Engage in strategic battles offline against AI or friends, or compete online asynchronously across platforms. Conquer enemy bases or infantry to achieve victory.

**Highlights:** 11x11 board gameplay, Multiple win conditions, Offline play against AI/friends, Asynchronous online multiplayer, Cross-platform compatibility, Account for achievements and ranking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Vactics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vactics/id1561887778)

Engage in tactical, chess-like combat by building powerful mechs to battle robotic enemies. Face randomly generated challenges and fight for a better future in this strategic warfare game.

**Highlights:** Mech building, Tactical chess-like combat, Randomly generated challenges, Mech and tech upgrades, Extended campaign, Leaderboard competition

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe to Vactics Pro | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Vactics Pro | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative gameplay mechanics
- 👍 Deep tactical gameplay
- 🎨 Gorgeous art style
- 🎶 Excellent synthwave score
- ✨ Well-balanced gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High price for pro version
- 💸 Expensive subscription options
- 😩 Frustrating paywall
- ❓ Lacking tutorial explanations
- 🐌 Slow restart function

**Reported bugs**

- Combo attack bonus cancelled by heavy landing
- "Restore purchases" not working after update
- Cannot equip more than one ability
- Inconsistent combat: adjacent Vactic not hitting
- Cannot mount one tech in Chassis and one in Engine

**Requested features**

- Add more upgrades
- Add more game modes
- Add online co-op
- Add infinite wave competition
- Add diverging paths on map like FTL


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wehrschach free?

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

### Is Vactics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wehrschach or Vactics?

Vactics is rated higher. Wehrschach averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Vactics averages 4.0 from 56 ratings.

### Do Wehrschach or Vactics have ads?

Wehrschach shows ads; Vactics does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wehrschach or Vactics?

Wehrschach ships an update every 16 months, and Vactics every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wehrschach was updated on November 3, 2026 and Vactics on November 3, 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.*