# Tactic Legends vs Junkineering

The clearest difference is rating: Junkineering at 4.8 against Tactic Legends's 2.9. Junkineering also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 31%) and ads (none vs shown). Tactic Legends's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tactic Legends sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Junkineering sells 35 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Junkineering holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Junkineering has 234 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Tactic Legends's written reviews are positive against 68% of Junkineering's.

Tactic Legends ships an update every 5 days, Junkineering fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tactic Legends | Junkineering |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tactic-legends/id1576635210/reviews) | **[4.8 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junkineering-robot-wars-rpg/id6448576747/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **234** |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 283 MB | 500 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cameron Wills](https://appshunter.io/developer/451559996) | [Coleplay LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685013454) |

## What reviewers say

### Tactic Legends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tactic-legends/id1576635210)

Engage in strategic turn-based PvP combat with a roster of unique characters and customizable items. Master positioning and timing to unleash powerful abilities and climb the global leaderboards. Unlock new characters and content through gameplay.

**Highlights:** Turn-based PvP combat, Unique character roster, Item customization, Global ranked mode, Character progression, Unlockable content

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legend Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Tiny Gold Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Gold Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gold | $6.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $13.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gold | $13.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gold | $26.99 | one-time |
| Legend Chest of Gold | $43.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique 180-degree view of pixelated characters
- 👍 Engaging tactical gameplay
- 🚀 Potential for an awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy tutorial with issues like damage slider and healing abilities
- 🐛 Game gets stuck at checking for updates screen
- 🐛 Game freezes after attacking with certain characters
- 🐛 Black screen when trying to go back from practice matches
- 🔍 Inability to play real games with other players, only practice games available


### Junkineering

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junkineering-robot-wars-rpg/id6448576747)

Build and battle custom robots in a post-apocalyptic RPG. Assemble a squad from scrap, engage in tactical turn-based combat, and dominate arenas. Survive a desolate wasteland by crafting, strategizing, and collecting epic rewards.

**Highlights:** Craft custom robots from scrap, Turn-based tactical combat, Post-apocalyptic survival gameplay, PvE and asynchronous PvP battles, Tower defense modes with bosses, Team-based strategy, Collect epic rewards and loot

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

**In-app purchases (35)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exclusive Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Valuable Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Periodic pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hot Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Engi Receipt | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Supply Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Periodic pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Valuable Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Engi Terminal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fortune offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Valuable Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hunt Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Valuable Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rustborn Wastes | $9.99 | one-time |
| Keys offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adaptatrons | $9.99 | one-time |
| Standard Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Engi ATM | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Valuable Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hunt Pass Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Neon Pawnshop | $15.99 | one-time |
| Valuable Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium pass plus | $19.99 | one-time |
| Downtown offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Adaptatrons | $19.99 | one-time |
| Valuable Offer | $24.99 | one-time |
| Engi Vault | $24.99 | one-time |
| Engi Bank Car | $49.99 | one-time |
| Engi Treasury | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome art style
- 🔥 Exciting combat
- 🔥 Unique theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Grindy progression
- 💰 Difficult to progress without spending money
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔢 Lack of content/features

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect module level display
- Locked progression after beating 3rd map boss
- Unable to claim daily gift

**Requested features**

- PVP/PVE modes
- Guilds/community features
- Auto-battle function
- Improved resource economy
- Easier map navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tactic Legends free?

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

### Is Junkineering free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tactic Legends or Junkineering?

Junkineering is rated higher. Tactic Legends averages 2.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Junkineering averages 4.8 from 234 ratings.

### Do Tactic Legends or Junkineering have ads?

Tactic Legends shows ads; Junkineering does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tactic Legends or Junkineering?

Tactic Legends ships an update every 5 days, and Junkineering fortnightly. Most recently, Tactic Legends was updated on October 24, 2026 and Junkineering on October 24, 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.*