Comparison

Takeover vs Athena Crisis

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

Head to head
About

Takeover

A rebuilt strategy classic offering 600 adventure levels and offline multiplayer. Conquer territories, unlock tokens, and master tactics with modern visuals and smooth gameplay. Play anywhere, even without internet.

Highlights
  • 600 adventure levels
  • Offline multiplayer (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Direct)
  • Local pass-and-play mode
  • Modern visuals and animations
  • Strategic territory control gameplay
  • No internet required for multiplayer
Features
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NEW FOR 2025: Takeover – Completely Rebuilt Strategy Classic Experience the legendary strategy game like never before. Takeover has been rebuilt from the ground up with 600 all-new adventure levels, offline multiplayer, and stunning modern visuals. GAME MODES • Solo Adventure: 600 levels across 10 unique worlds • Nearby Multiplayer: Play offline with Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Direct • Local Game: Pass-and-play on one device • Multiple AI difficulty levels and board sizes ADVENTURE MODE Face off against cunning AI opponents as you conquer 600 increasingly challenging levels. Unlock animated tokens, master strategic patterns, and prove your tactical skills against The Gambler, The Brawler, and The Guardian. NO INTERNET REQUIRED Play multiplayer games anywhere – on flights, road trips, or off the grid. Nearby multiplayer uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct to connect with friends without needing cellular data or Wi-Fi networks. MODERN DESIGN Rebuilt with stunning visuals, smooth 60fps gameplay, and beautiful animations. Optimized for iPhone and iPad with full dark mode support. STRATEGIC DEPTH Easy to learn, endlessly rewarding. Claim squares to expand your territory and outmaneuver opponents. Every match offers fresh tactical challenges – no two games play the same. The strategy classic returns. Download now and start your takeover today! Mac and Apple TV versions coming soon.

About

Athena Crisis

Command over 40 diverse units in this turn-based strategy game. Engage in single-player campaigns or test your skills in online multiplayer. Design custom maps and campaigns, and experience unique invasion mechanics that blend single-player missions with player-vs-player combat.

Highlights
  • 40+ ground, naval, air, and special units
  • Multiple single-player campaigns
  • Sync and async online multiplayer
  • Unlockable player skills and unit powers
  • Map and campaign design tools
  • Invasion mechanics for PvP battles
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Athena Crisis is a modern retro turn-based strategy game that puts you in command of 40+ ground, naval, air and special units. Play through multiple single-player campaigns and measure yourself against others in sync and async online multiplayer. You can unlock player skills and unit powers, or design your own maps and campaigns. Fans of Advance Wars or Fire Emblem will feel right at home in Athena Crisis! Athena Crisis features invasions that turns single-player campaign missions into player vs player battles, with up to 7 people! Players can choose to activate a Power Crystal for an attack increase, which opens an inter-dimensional portal for friends to join – but also leaves it open for invaders to battle you.

Screenshots

Takeover4 screens
Athena Crisis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Takeover at 4.4 against Athena Crisis's 3.9. Takeover also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Takeover sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Athena Crisis sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Takeover holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Takeover's written reviews are positive against 73% of Athena Crisis's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Takeover ships an update every 3 days, Athena Crisis every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Takeover versus Athena Crisis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTakeoverAthena Crisis
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (11 ratings) — better3.9 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1111
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB5 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer404 SoftwareNakazawa Tech KK

Customer experience

Takeover

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Athena Crisis

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Takeover

One-time3
  • 100 Diamonds$0.99
  • 250 Diamonds$1.99
  • Large Diamond Pack$4.99
4 purchases

Athena Crisis

One-time4
  • Map & Campaign Editor$0.99
  • PvP & Curated Campaigns$2.99
  • The Athena Crisis Campaign$5.99
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  • Athena Crisis: Full Game$9.99

Questions

Is Takeover free?
Takeover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Athena Crisis free?
Athena Crisis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Takeover or Athena Crisis?
Takeover is rated higher. Takeover averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Athena Crisis averages 3.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Takeover or Athena Crisis have ads?
Neither Takeover nor Athena Crisis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Takeover or Athena Crisis?
Takeover ships an update every 3 days, and Athena Crisis every 9 months. Most recently, Takeover was updated on October 23, 2026 and Athena Crisis on October 21, 2026.

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