Comparison

Warcraft Rumble vs Squad Busters

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

Head to head
About

Warcraft Rumble

Engage in fast-paced action strategy battles, blending tower offense with quick PvP and PvE challenges. Collect and upgrade over 60 heroes from the Warcraft universe to build your ultimate army and conquer bosses or rival players.

Highlights
  • Action strategy gameplay
  • PvP and PvE battles
  • Hero collection and upgrades
  • Boss fights
  • Clan alliances
  • Warcraft universe setting
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Warcraft Rumble has arrived, reinventing the RTS genre for mobile gaming. Critically acclaimed and embraced by strategy enthusiasts worldwide—your adventure begins now! THE BATTLEFIELD AWAITS! Warcraft Rumble is a fast-paced, action strategy game, transforming traditional tower defense into an aggressive tower offense. No prizes for staying defensive in this tower game! Unlock, collect & upgrade your units. Command your army against 70+ bosses in PvE campaign mode or defeat fellow players in epic PvP battles in this all-new Warcraft arcade battle showdown. QUICK BITES OF EPIC BATTLES! Quick, engaging gameplay packed with fun - in a matter of minutes! Command epic battles anytime, anywhere, from quick games to extensive strategy quests. A TEST OF WITS & WILL! A true mobile RTS experience that's fast-paced and brimming with challenges, Warcraft Rumble demands your sharpest strategies. Dive into a rich world of content, from PvP arenas to a gripping PvE campaign, featuring 70+ intense boss fights. Master the art of war with an array of modes and characters. Are you ready to lead? UNLEASH DEVASTATING POWER WITH 60+ HEROES! Collect and upgrade a formidable array of characters. Each unit, from the mighty Horde to the noble Alliance, can be enhanced to wreak havoc upon the enemy. Build your ultimate army and watch your foes crumble in tower defense clashes. FORGE ALLIANCES. GO FOR VICTORY! Join forces in clans and rise together. In Warcraft Rumble, camaraderie is your greatest asset. Boost your prowess with the strength of your allies and conquer the kingdom as one. A NOSTALGIC RETURN TO AZEROTH! Set in the beloved Warcraft universe, Warcraft Rumble brings back favorite characters and landscapes. From the dark depths of the Blackfathom Deeps dungeon, to the icy realms of Winterspring, experience a rich tapestry of nostalgia and innovation. YOUR LEGEND AWAITS! The call to arms rings out once more in Warcraft Rumble. Are you prepared to claim victory and carve your name into the annals of history? The challenge has been laid down—join the fray and become a legend in the ultimate action strategy arcade battle. © 2025 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. Warcraft Rumble, Warcraft, and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

About

Squad Busters

Assemble a team of iconic characters from various Supercell games, each with unique abilities. Engage in fast-paced multiplayer battles, strategizing attacks and defenses to outwit opponents. Collect and evolve characters to create powerful squads and conquer diverse game modes.

Highlights
  • Collect and evolve over 25 characters
  • Unique character skills and abilities
  • Multiple fun game modes (Mayhem, League, Gem Hunt)
  • Action-packed strategy and tactics
  • Adventure through exciting worlds and maps
  • Play with friends in multiplayer parties
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The battle awaits! Select a Hero & your Squad’s unique powers - your tactics and skill will determine the winner. Good luck, may the best squad be still standing! Squad multiplayer is all about the perfect set up to execute attacks and defend your Hero. Are you a sniper or will you charge and smash - collect & evolve and build the perfect Squad! COLLECT EVOLVE OVER 25 CHARACTERS Build the perfect combo for every unique battle - collect & Evolve all-star Supercell characters, each with their own skills from Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars, Hay Day, Clash Royale, and Boom Beach. FUN MODES & MODIFIERS From multiplayer Mayhem to Squad League, Gem hunt and DUO’s - you’ll discover new tactics and fun surprises with every game! Chase down Loot Goblins, smash Piñatas, recruit Royal Ghosts to haunt others, and more! ACTION, STRATEGY, FULL ON PARTY Run! Fight! Toss a MASSIVE bomb! Think fast while picking the right mix of tactics to attack and defend your Squad. Spark giant FUSION troops! Play it safe out of battle or risk it all to knock out other players. There’s more than 1 route to victory! EXCITING WORLDS & BELOVED CHARACTERS Adventure through fun new Worlds and themed Maps on your journey. Discover unique environments, bosses, and traps, and unlock fan-favorite heroes and villains as you progress! PLAY WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND FRENEMIES! Make your own multiplayer Party room! Challenge friends and settle the score with who has the best Squad setup - who can survive the Battle and become the top Squad! Privacy Policy: http://supercell.com/en/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: http://supercell.com/en/terms-of-service/ Parent’s Guide: http://supercell.com/en/parents/

Screenshots

Warcraft Rumble4 screens
Squad Busters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Warcraft Rumble at none against Squad Busters's shown. Squad Busters's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Warcraft Rumble sells 66 one-off in-app purchases and Squad Busters sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Warcraft Rumble holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47K and 138K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Warcraft Rumble's written reviews are positive against 46% of Squad Busters's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Warcraft Rumble ships an update every 3 weeks, Squad Busters weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Warcraft Rumble versus Squad Busters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWarcraft RumbleSquad Busters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (47K ratings) — better4.5 (138K ratings)
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews45.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47K138K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size474 MB895 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperBlizzard Entertainment, Inc.Supercell

Customer experience

Warcraft Rumble

All ratings46,591 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews998 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral13.1%
Negative47.8%

Squad Busters

All ratings137,636 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews1,861 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative46.1%

User reviews

Warcraft Rumble

From 47K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Charming Warcraft-themed gameplay
  • 🎨 Excellent art style and visuals
  • ⚡ Fast-paced and addictive gameplay loop
  • 🏆 Competitive PvP with strategic depth
  • 🕹️ Enjoyable PvE campaign and challenges

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
  • 🤖 Unbalanced AI and difficulty spikes
  • 💰 Overly grindy progression, pushing for in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Slow leveling and upgrade process
  • 🧠 Lack of clear explanations and tutorials

Squad Busters

From 138K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Vibrant graphics and visuals
  • 🤝 Unique blend of Supercell characters
  • 🕹️ Engaging and addictive gameplay
  • 🆕 Fresh take on Supercell's formula

Room to improve

  • 🤑 Heavily pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🕰️ Repetitive and monotonous gameplay
  • 🧠 Lack of strategic depth
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
  • 🏃‍♂️ Overpowered running/escaping mechanics

Bugs and requests

Warcraft Rumble

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to claim rewards after battles
  • Freezing and loading issues on certain devices
  • Inconsistent behavior of in-app purchases
  • Matchmaking issues and unfair PvP matchups
  • Bugs with guild features and Arclight Surge events

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more team-based PvE and PvP modes
  • Improve matchmaking and PvP balancing
  • Introduce more ways to earn resources and level up
  • Provide better in-game guidance and tutorials
  • Optimize performance and reduce crashes

Squad Busters

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Matchmaking issues and unbalanced matches
  • Freezing and connectivity problems
  • Inconsistent character/item behavior

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more game modes and variety
  • Improve progression system and character unlocks
  • Implement clan/social features
  • Balance the pay-to-win elements
  • Enhance the combat system and player control

In-app purchases

66 purchases

Warcraft Rumble

One-time66
  • Mini Buys D1 [Launch]$0.99
  • Mini Buys D2 [Launch]$0.99
  • Mini Buys D4 [Launch]$0.99
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  • Mini Buys D5 [Launch]$0.99
  • Surging Starter$0.99
  • Mini Buys D6 [Launch]$1.99
  • Incubation Starter!$1.99
  • Savory Starter!$1.99
  • Blingtron's Gift Pack$1.99
  • Darkmoon Allowance$1.99
  • Gather the Guild$1.99
  • Clockwerk Cache$1.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Mini Buys D7 [Launch]$3.99
  • Hogger's Hoard!$4.99
  • Hunter's P.A.C.K.$4.99
  • G.R.I.D. Gear$4.99
  • Victoriously Venomous$4.99
  • Hillsbrad Heroes$4.99
  • Festive Starter$4.99
  • Moon and Stars$4.99
  • Grove Seedlings$4.99
  • Warcraft Direct Pack$4.99
  • Bonanza Booster$4.99
  • Warriors of Warcraft$4.99
  • Curse of the Horseman$4.99
  • Batlings of Karazhan$4.99
  • Ysera's Awakening$4.99
  • Coin Pack 2$4.99
  • Blingtron's Gold Star$4.99
  • Moonfire Miracle$4.99
  • Quagmire Delight$4.99
  • Azeroth's Blessing2 variants$4.99
  • The Slumbering Ancient$4.99
  • Seedlings of War$4.99
  • Restock on Supplies$4.99
  • Ashenvale Cache!$6.99
  • End of Season 2 Goods$6.99
  • Level It Up$6.99
  • Coin Pack 3$9.99
  • Dungeon All Leaders Pack!2 variants$9.99
  • Lordaeron Loot!$9.99
  • Heart of the Horde$9.99
  • Follower of Holy Light$9.99
  • Berserker Pain Train$9.99
  • Druidic Defenders$9.99
  • Winter Veil Feast$9.99
  • Might of Doomhammer$9.99
  • The Crypt Lord Rises$9.99
  • First of the Druids$9.99
  • Force of Nature$9.99
  • Return of the Queen$9.99
  • Screetching Onslaught$9.99
  • Whispers of the Emerald Dream$9.99
  • Defender of the Dream$9.99
  • Nature's Blessing$9.99
  • Season 5 Rare Mini$14.99
  • Final Dark Harvest$14.99
  • Season 8 Rare Mini$14.99
  • The Circle Gathers$14.99
  • The Slumbering Ancient$14.99
  • Arclight Booster$19.99
  • Season 3 Epic Boost$19.99
  • Power Leveling$19.99
  • Coin Pack 4$24.99
  • Epic Arthas Awakens$59.99
16 purchases

Squad Busters

One-time16
  • Special Offer$0.79
  • Special Offer$0.99
  • 10000 Gold$0.99
Show 13 more
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Special Offer$2.99
  • Special Offer$3.99
  • 52500 Gold$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • Season Pass$4.99
  • Special Offer$5.99
  • Season Pass$6.99
  • Special Offer$6.99
  • Special Offer$7.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • 110000 Gold$9.99
  • Season Pass$9.99

Questions

Is Warcraft Rumble free?
Warcraft Rumble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squad Busters free?
Squad Busters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Warcraft Rumble or Squad Busters?
Warcraft Rumble is rated higher. Warcraft Rumble averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47K ratings, while Squad Busters averages 4.5 from 138K ratings.
Do Warcraft Rumble or Squad Busters have ads?
Squad Busters shows ads; Warcraft Rumble does not.
Which is updated more often, Warcraft Rumble or Squad Busters?
Warcraft Rumble ships an update every 3 weeks, and Squad Busters weekly. Most recently, Warcraft Rumble was updated on October 24, 2026 and Squad Busters on October 24, 2026.

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