Lux DLX 3 vs Warbits Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- Grid-based turn-based strategy
- Story-driven campaign missions
- Challenge and puzzle modes
- Custom map editor
- Local and online multiplayer
- Community tag match hubs
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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 ***
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Lux DLX 3 | Warbits Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.3K ratings) | 4.8 (178 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | 79.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 178 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #61 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 557 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Sillysoft Games | Risky Lab Inc |
Customer experience
Lux DLX 3
Warbits Plus
User reviews
Lux DLX 3
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Lux DLX 3
No in-app purchases
Warbits Plus
No in-app purchases








