# War Mongrels vs Total War™

The clearest difference is rating: Total War™ at 4.8 against War Mongrels's 2.8. Total War™ also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 11) and review sentiment (78% vs 54%). War Mongrels's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

War Mongrels costs $19.99 and Total War™ $19.99 up front. Total War™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. War Mongrels asks for nothing beyond the download.

Total War™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total War™ has 3.1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of War Mongrels's written reviews are positive against 78% of Total War™'s.

War Mongrels ships an update weekly, Total War™ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | War Mongrels | Total War™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | $19.99 |
| Rating | [2.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-mongrels/id1636645821/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-war-empire/id6448530928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **77.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#67** |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Virtual Programming Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/290623727) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### War Mongrels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-mongrels/id1636645821)

Experience an isometric real-time tactics game set on the Eastern Front of WWII. Guide a team of evolving guerilla fighters against expanding Nazi forces, utilizing unique character skills and an interactive environment. The game offers a grim, historically inspired narrative with a focus on tactical gameplay and replayability.

**Highlights:** Isometric real-time tactics gameplay, Historically inspired WWII Eastern Front setting, Unique characters with distinct skills, Interactive environment for tactical options, Stealth, distraction, and combat mechanics, High audio-visual quality

**In-app purchases:** none


### Total War™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-war-empire/id6448530928)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Lead a global empire in the 18th century, managing turn-based strategy and engaging in real-time battles. Conquer territories, master gunpowder warfare, and dominate naval conflicts. Develop new technologies and forge your nation into a superpower.

**Highlights:** Grand turn-based strategy, Real-time 3D battles, Global conquest, Naval combat, Technology development, Intuitive touchscreen controls

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 'A New World' Expansion | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent port of the original game
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Intuitive and user-friendly controls
- 💰 Great value for money
- 🕰️ Immersive and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Suboptimal AI behavior in battles
- 🔍 Lack of detailed tutorial for new players
- 🔒 Inability to play as minor factions

**Reported bugs**

- Units getting stuck when positioning near walls
- Turn skipping issue due to overlapping UI elements
- Incorrect religious unrest messages
- Inconsistent unit speed controls
- Storage usage discrepancy between app and device

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode with customizable budgets
- More faction options and playable nations
- Improved unit control and positioning
- Ability to toggle floating flags in battles
- Detailed family tree and dynasty mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is War Mongrels free?

War Mongrels costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Total War™ free?

Total War™ costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, War Mongrels or Total War™?

Total War™ is rated higher. War Mongrels averages 2.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Total War™ averages 4.8 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do War Mongrels or Total War™ have ads?

Neither War Mongrels nor Total War™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, War Mongrels or Total War™?

War Mongrels ships an update weekly, and Total War™ every 5 weeks. Most recently, War Mongrels was updated on October 15, 2026 and Total War™ on October 17, 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.*