# Army Run! vs Army Tycoon

The clearest difference is update cadence: Army Tycoon at every 3 weeks against Army Run!'s every 3 months. Army Tycoon also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 25%) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 473). Army Run!'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Army Run! sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Army Tycoon sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 Army Run! against 4.9 for Army Tycoon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Army Tycoon has 2.7K ratings behind it against 473, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Army Run!'s written reviews are positive against 44% of Army Tycoon's.

Army Run! ships an update every 3 months, Army Tycoon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Army Run! | Army Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (473 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/army-run/id1618214526/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/army-tycoonidle-base/id6478149053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 473 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **44.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 367 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) | [HOT GAMES CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652276308) |

## What reviewers say

### Army Run!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/army-run/id1618214526)

Grow your army by strategically passing through gates that multiply your troops and avoid obstacles that slice them. Collect bonuses and upgrades to build the biggest army and defeat your opponents in hundreds of challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Multiply troops through gates, Avoid slicing obstacles, Collect bonuses and upgrades, Hundreds of levels, Eye-catching graphics, Compete against opponents

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Bundle Features Unlocked! | $19.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $24.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $29.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $39.99 | per month |


### Army Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/army-tycoonidle-base/id6478149053)

Build and manage a military base, training recruits into elite special forces. Expand your army, upgrade facilities, and earn idle profits to become an empire tycoon. Engage in battles and complete missions.

**Highlights:** Build training facilities, Rally and train military units, Hire professional instructors, Earn idle funds and profits, Expand military empire, Complete battle missions

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip for week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Vip for year | $9.99 | per year |
| Great deals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Novice gift pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Battlepass Plus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Builder1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rich gift pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Activity Battlepass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Builder A | $3.99 | one-time |
| Firstpay Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Instructor Special Package 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| BattlePass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coach Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rankpass Vip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Instructor Box Gift Bag | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rankpass Vip A | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads Permanently | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gift Package Coach A | $14.99 | one-time |
| No Ads A | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast build
- 👍 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Infirmary issue
- 💰 Pay to win
- 🔍 Cluttered UI
- 🔒 Lack of support
- 🔄 Inconsistent updates

**Reported bugs**

- Infirmary stalling
- Offline managers not working
- Power room upgrade issue
- Rewards not working
- Troop upgrade issues

**Requested features**

- Improve event rewards
- Add obstacle course back
- Simplify UI
- Fix power room issue


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Army Run! free?

Army Run! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Army Tycoon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Army Run! or Army Tycoon?

Army Tycoon is rated higher. Army Run! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 473 ratings, while Army Tycoon averages 4.9 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Army Run! or Army Tycoon have ads?

Both Army Run! and Army Tycoon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Army Run! or Army Tycoon?

Army Run! ships an update every 3 months, and Army Tycoon every 3 weeks. Most recently, Army Run! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Army Tycoon on October 30, 2026.

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