Comparison

Bivouac vs War Grids

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

Head to head
About

Bivouac

This augmented reality strategy game turns your neighborhood into a tactical battlefield. Claim territory, build supply lines by moving through real space, and conquer areas by strategically placing forts and outposts. Engage in fast-paced matches with multiple game modes and win conditions.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality territory warfare
  • Physical movement for gameplay
  • Deck-building strategy
  • Build forts and outposts
  • Supply line network building
  • Multiple game modes
  • Competitive multiplayer
Features
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BIVOUAC: Real-World Territory Warfare Don't just touch grass; own it! Transform your neighborhood into a tactical battlefield. Bivouac is an AR strategy game where physical movement meets deck-building depth—no couch required. YOUR PARK IS THE BATTLEFIELD Drop forts around you. Extend supply lines by moving through real space. Build outposts and artillery to dominate territory. Every meter you walk strengthens your position—or exposes your weakness. SUPPLY LINES = VICTORY Territory isn't about buildings—it's about networks. Connect structures to create supply lines that score points and sustain your forces. But beware: destroy an enemy's fort and watch their entire chain collapse in 30 seconds of cascading destruction. TACTICAL DEPTH, FAST MATCHES Multiple game modes with different constraints to test your tactical abilities and your endurance. Multiple win conditions mean you have to stay on your toes to win! FREE TO DOMINATE Standard game comes free for everyone. Subscriptions unlock additional game modes and features for you and your opponent! STRATEGY THAT MOVES YOU Whether you're a board game tactician or mobile gaming enthusiast, Bivouac delivers something different: competitive strategy that gets you off the couch and into the world. Built for parks, playgrounds, and parking lots. Designed for players who think while they move. Requires iOS 18.6 or greater. GameCenter account required for multiplayer. Best played outdoors with a good cellular connection. This app uses Apple's standard App Store end user license agreement (EULA), which can be found at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

War Grids

Engage in rapid, turn-based strategy battles on dynamic grid maps. Expand your forces, capture territories, and outsmart adaptive AI opponents. Enjoy quick rounds or deep tactical gameplay with simple controls and a growth system.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced tactical battles (3-5 minutes)
  • Turn-based strategy with unit upgrades
  • Territory conquest and grid domination
  • Adaptive AI opponents
  • Dynamic grid maps (up to 20x20)
  • Automatic troop production and upgrades
  • Customizable battle settings
Features
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War Grids – Fast Tactical Territory Battles War Grids is a fast, turn-based strategy game where every move counts. Expand your army, capture territories and defeat up to three adaptive enemy factions on dynamic grid maps. Why you’ll love War Grids: - Fast rounds: 3–5 minute tactical battles - Turn-based depth: Plan your moves, upgrade units and control the board - Territory conquest: Capture every cell and dominate the entire grid - Smart AI: Enemies adapt to your strategy and become more challenging - Dynamic maps: From 3×3 to 20×20 grids (iPad up to 15×15) - Simple controls: Easy to learn, hard to master - Growth system: Automatic troop production, upgrades and regeneration - Customizable: Adjust battle speed, production time and more Perfect for quick rounds or deep tactical sessions. Can you conquer the whole grid? --- Legal Information: • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/wargrids/privacypolicy

Screenshots

Bivouac4 screens
War Grids4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bivouac at none against War Grids's shown. War Grids's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Bivouac sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days and War Grids sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bivouac ships an update monthly, War Grids every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bivouac versus War Grids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBivouacWar Grids
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.618.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB25 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBenjamin CarrollNikolas Brock

Customer experience

Bivouac

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

War Grids

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bivouac

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$0.297 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$4.991 Year
2 purchases

War Grids

Subscriptions2
  • War Grids Ad-free Monthly$1.991 Month
  • War Grids Ad-Free Annual$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Bivouac free?
Bivouac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is War Grids free?
War Grids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bivouac or War Grids have ads?
War Grids shows ads; Bivouac does not.
Which is updated more often, Bivouac or War Grids?
Bivouac ships an update monthly, and War Grids every 5 days. Most recently, Bivouac was updated on November 3, 2026 and War Grids on November 4, 2026.

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