Comparison

Lux DLX 3 vs Warbits Plus

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

Head to head
About

Lux DLX 3

Engage in a grand strategy game of global domination, reminiscent of classic board games. Conquer territories across over 100 diverse maps with intelligent AI opponents or local multiplayer. Enjoy a rich, replayable experience with no hidden fees.

Highlights
  • Over 100 diverse maps
  • Smart AI opponents
  • Hotseat multiplayer
  • Fast user interface
  • HD maps for tablets
  • Quick-action buttons
  • Enhanced graphics
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Lux DLX is an epic game of strategy & conquest. Similar to the board game RISK, but better! Features: over 100 maps, smart AI, fast UI, universal app, hotseat multi-player, and many more options! 100+ Maps include: - Australia Mini - Brasil Mini - British Isles Mini - Canada Mini - China Mini - Earth vs Mars - Europe Mini - France Mini - Germany Mini - Italy Mini - Japan mini - Rome mini - USA mini - 100 more for no extra charge! HD maps designed to fit tablet screens include: - Canada HD - Franco-Prussian War HD - King Arthur - Napoleonic Wars HD - Rome HD - Silicon Valley HD - Spanish Civil War HD - Vietnam War HD - WWII Battles series - and more! No hidden in-app fees, everything is included in the single purchase. Warning: this game has serious replay value! Version 3 adds: - Quick-buttons for Auto-Advance and All-In-Attack modes. - Enhanced OpenGL graphics engine. - Supports widescreen iPhones. - More maps! Version 2 adds: - Extra hard Reaper AI. - Game menu. - iPad full-screen support. - Download multiple maps at once. - Hotseat multi-player improvements. - More maps! Tips to Win: - attack with 3 or more armies for best odds - take over 1 enemy country per turn for a card - fully eliminate an enemy and you get their cards Try out our other game Lux Touch for free. Lux DLX is a mobile version of Lux Delux, available for desktops and laptops. Wage a virtual war and conquer the world. Roll the dice, take a risk and win! "Because taking over the world is fun!" Lux is not associated with the board game RISK.

About

Warbits Plus

Engage in charming turn-based tactical combat with a variety of units and special powers. Explore a story-driven campaign, test your skills in challenging modes, and create custom maps to share with the community. Compete locally or online against friends and other commanders.

Highlights
  • Grid-based turn-based strategy
  • Story-driven campaign missions
  • Challenge and puzzle modes
  • Custom map editor
  • Local and online multiplayer
  • Community tag match hubs
Features
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Warbits Plus is a charming turn-based strategy game where victory is achieved through tactics and determination. Compete with your friends locally and online, hone your skills with single-player missions, or battle for glory against other commanders on the community hub. TURN-BASED STRATEGY - Featuring grid-based movement, using an army of uniquely equipped units, special powers, and structures to fund your battles. + CAMPAIGN - Battle through 20 missions across 5 unique environments as you unravel the story of a dysfunctional galaxy and the war simulator designed to save it. + CHALLENGE MODE - For the more experienced player to test their mettle. 12 challenging skirmish missions and 12 mind-bending puzzle missions. + MAP EDITOR - Build, share, and play custom maps with the community. + LOCAL & ONLINE - Stay off the grid against AI and local play or bring the fight to the internet's front door. + TAG MATCH HUBS - Automatically pair with players who enjoy the same game modes as you and compete for glory on the monthly leaderboards. GIVE WAR SIMULATION A CHANCE *** “From the creators of Warbits, the Editor’s Choice game adored by strategy fans across the universe, we give you Warbits Plus!" - Risky Lab “Sequel to the only turn-based strategy played by Alexander Skarsgård during season 3, episode 7 of HBO’s Succession.” “Why is your team so slow? Just update it already geez or release this” - YouTube Trailer Comment “So how’s Warbots going?” - The family every other Thanksgiving ***

Screenshots

Lux DLX 34 screens
Warbits Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Lux DLX 3 at #61 against Warbits Plus's unranked. Lux DLX 3 also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 178). Warbits Plus's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $6.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Lux DLX 3 costs $6.99 and Warbits Plus $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Warbits Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lux DLX 3 has 1.3K ratings behind it against 178, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Lux DLX 3's written reviews are positive against 79% of Warbits Plus's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Lux DLX 3 versus Warbits Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLux DLX 3Warbits Plus
Price$6.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings)4.8 (178 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews79.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better178
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#61 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB557 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperSillysoft GamesRisky Lab Inc

Customer experience

Lux DLX 3

All ratings1,248 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews391 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative18.9%

Warbits Plus

All ratings168 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral9.7%
Negative11.3%

User reviews

Lux DLX 3

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun, simple, and enjoyable game
  • 👍 Lots of maps and customization options
  • 👍 Great time killer
  • 👍 Excellent implementation of the Risk game
  • 👍 Challenging AI opponents

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • 🐛 Issues with map downloads and server connectivity
  • 🐛 Bugs with army placement and fortification
  • 🐛 Unbalanced AI difficulty and behavior
  • 🐛 Outdated visuals and UI elements

Warbits Plus

From 178 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Excellent turn-based strategy gameplay
  • 🎨 High-quality graphics and art design
  • 💰 Great value at $5 price point
  • 🧠 Challenging and addictive gameplay
  • 🗺️ Level/map creation feature

Room to improve

  • ⚖️ Unit balance issues (bombers overpowered, jets too weak)
  • 🐛 Multiple gameplay bugs and glitches
  • 🔄 Limited new content vs original game
  • 🎮 Multiplayer opponent selection too limited
  • 🔋 High battery/power consumption

Bugs and requests

Lux DLX 3

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on startup or during gameplay
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness on certain devices
  • Issues with map downloads and server connectivity
  • Problems with army placement and fortification

Requested features

5 requests
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • More detailed game statistics and player tracking
  • Ability to form alliances between players
  • Wider range of map styles and themes
  • Improved AI and difficulty balancing

Warbits Plus

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Carrier troops display bug (smiley face persists after emptying)
  • Fog of war visibility not updating correctly
  • Enemy troops can be placed on occupied tiles
  • Enemy carrier dropping troops on player-owned cities
  • Unit targeting switching not always responsive
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  • Bluetooth speaker sound muting not working
  • Game drains battery even when plugged in
  • Portrait mode performance issues and lag
  • Resign button not functioning properly
  • Special powers disabled in Skirmish maps

Requested features

13 requests
  • Naval units (battleships, submarines, amphibious units)
  • New unit types and factions
  • Cross-device progress synchronization
  • German language support
  • Sign-in options (Apple, Google, Facebook)
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  • 4-player battle improvements (3v1, FFAs, team swapping)
  • Expanded single-player campaign
  • Cosmetic skins and unit customization
  • Map editor tutorial/guide
  • Special powers in Skirmish/Puzzle modes
  • HQ bonuses usable in Challenge missions
  • Skip tutorial option
  • More diverse campaign storyline

In-app purchases

None

Lux DLX 3

No in-app purchases

None

Warbits Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lux DLX 3 free?
Lux DLX 3 costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Warbits Plus free?
Warbits Plus costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lux DLX 3 or Warbits Plus?
Warbits Plus is rated higher. Lux DLX 3 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Warbits Plus averages 4.8 from 178 ratings.
Do Lux DLX 3 or Warbits Plus have ads?
Neither Lux DLX 3 nor Warbits Plus shows ads.

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