# War Thunder Mobile vs GOLIATH

The clearest difference is update cadence: War Thunder Mobile at every 2 days against GOLIATH's every 2 months. War Thunder Mobile also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 48%) and chart position (#70 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. War Thunder Mobile sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month and GOLIATH sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for War Thunder Mobile against 4.7 for GOLIATH. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 135K and 32K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of War Thunder Mobile's written reviews are positive against 48% of GOLIATH's.

War Thunder Mobile ships an update every 2 days, GOLIATH every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | War Thunder Mobile | GOLIATH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-thunder-mobile/id1577525428/reviews)** | [4.7 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goliath/id6468119530/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | 32K |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 929 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [GAIJIN NETWORK LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733031661) | [SHD Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/606137519) |

## What reviewers say

### War Thunder Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-thunder-mobile/id1577525428)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Grossing · Action, #86 Top Free · Action, #107 Top Free · Simulation, #108 Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store)

Engage in intense PvP combat with legendary military vehicles across air, land, and sea. Experience historically accurate machines and dynamic battlefields. Customize your war machines and team up with friends to dominate the fight.

**Highlights:** PvP MMO combat, Authentic military vehicles, Air, naval, and ground battles, Vehicle customization, Diverse battlegrounds, Realistic damage models

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| 1 day premium pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7 days premium pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Few Golden Eagles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Reinforced Start Vessel Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Golden Eagles | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Platinum Wolves | $4.99 | one-time |
| Start Platoon Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Event Key | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Warbonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Stack of Golden Eagles | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Platinum Wolves | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 month Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Golden Eagles | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Golden Eagles | $49.99 | one-time |
| Big Pile of Platinum Wolves | $49.99 | one-time |
| Massive Crate of Golden Eagles | $99.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Platinum Wolves | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic gameplay
- 👍 Faithful to the PC version
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Great graphics for a mobile game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky controls
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🔒 Predatory monetization
- 🐛 Matchmaking problems
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Connection issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate hit detection
- Spawning issues

**Requested features**

- Add separate air battle mode
- Implement realistic battle mode
- Allow linking accounts from PC/console
- Improve progression system
- Add more maps and vehicles


### GOLIATH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goliath/id6468119530)

Command an AC-130 Spectre Gunship to provide close air support for friendly ground forces. Utilize a vast arsenal of weapons and support units to repel waves of enemy attacks and ensure the survival of your team. Experience intense aerial combat with stunning graphics and sound.

**Highlights:** Command AC-130 Spectre Gunship, Provide close air support, Arsenal of heavy ordnance, Defend against enemy waves, Variety of bombs and vehicles, High-score survival mode, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gems! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ground Team Evolution 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ground Team Evolution 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Live Op Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| 275 Gems! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spec Ops Unlock | $5.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Credits! | $9.99 | one-time |
| 575 Gems! | $9.99 | one-time |
| GOLIATH Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Gems! | $19.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Credits! | $24.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics and sound design
- 👍 Challenging and engaging gameplay
- 🔒 No forced ads or pay-to-win mechanics
- 💡 Unique AC-130 gunship simulation concept
- 👍 Smooth and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially at higher prestige levels
- ⏱️ Slow fuel regeneration and limited playtime
- 🔨 Weapon upgrades take too long to progress
- 🤔 Inaccurate weapon mechanics and bullet spread
- 🤕 Overpowered enemy health and damage sponge

**Reported bugs**

- Enemies not spawning in certain trials
- Progression getting stuck at higher prestige levels
- Tactical and support upgrades not working properly
- Inconsistent weapon damage and accuracy
- Crashes and performance issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more mission variety and content
- Implement landscape mode and controller support
- Improve progression system and currency earning
- Fix bugs and issues with trials and survival mode
- Enhance customization and personalization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is War Thunder Mobile free?

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

### Is GOLIATH free?

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

### Which has better reviews, War Thunder Mobile or GOLIATH?

War Thunder Mobile is rated higher. War Thunder Mobile averages 4.8 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while GOLIATH averages 4.7 from 32K ratings.

### Do War Thunder Mobile or GOLIATH have ads?

Both War Thunder Mobile and GOLIATH show ads.

### Which is updated more often, War Thunder Mobile or GOLIATH?

War Thunder Mobile ships an update every 2 days, and GOLIATH every 2 months. Most recently, War Thunder Mobile was updated on September 26, 2026 and GOLIATH on September 26, 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.*