Comparison

The General vs Naval Tactics

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

Head to head
About

The General

Experience a classic board game of strategic warfare against a computer opponent. Outwit your enemy by capturing their flag first, using bluffing and deception as you position your troops unseen.

Highlights
  • Lead troops into battle
  • Capture enemy flag
  • Computer opponent
  • Bluffing and deception
  • Unseen troop positioning
Features
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In this version of the classic board game you lead your troops into battle against the computer opponent in a race to capture your enemy's flag before he gets yours. Initially you can't see how the enemy has positioned his troops and he can't see yours which gives ample opportunity for bluffing and deception from both sides. "4 out of 5. We recommend the program to board game lovers." - Download.com "It's like chess spliced with Minesweeper and Guess Who. Bearing in mind how important subterfuge and bluffing are in the original game, the silicon opponents provided are remarkably sharp." - EuroGamer.com For the latest news on all my games follow @SeansGames on Twitter!

About

Naval Tactics

Command wooden ships in tactical Age of Sail naval combat. Engage in turn-based battles on a hexagonal map, outmaneuvering opponents with strategic fleet configurations and historical missions. Compete against friends or AI in this immersive board game experience.

Highlights
  • Age of Sail naval combat
  • Hexagonal map with Fog of War
  • Online asynchronous multiplayer
  • Historical missions
  • Custom sandbox missions
  • Single player vs AI
  • Simultaneous turn-based gameplay
Features
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"Be prepared to spend hours commanding your ships into glorious victory or crushing defeat." - SlideToPlay.com "The AI regularly cleans my clock until it gleams." - PocketTactics.com Hoist your sails and load the cannons as you embark for adventure on the high seas! Can you defeat your friends and best your enemies to become the Admiral of the Fleet? Naval Tactics: Captains of the Spanish Main is set in the Golden Age of Sail, where stout ships of wood were crewed by even stouter men. Nations at peace and at war engaged in naval actions on the high seas. Naval Tactics brings the proud tradition of great naval board games such as Wooden Ships and Iron Men to iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. TACTICAL WAR BOARD GAME From the hexagonal playing field to the potentially game changing Captain's Cards, Naval Tactics is a board game to its very roots. To succeed you will need to take your time, think three moves ahead, and mind the weather gauge! ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS MULTIPLAYER Powered by the online system used by Starbase Orion, enjoy one of the best multiplayer experiences on the App Store with asynchronous, turn-based matches, real-time chat, unlimited number of concurrent games, automated match-making, and more! TRUE NAVAL COMBAT Naval Tactics prides itself on striving to capture the spirit of traditional naval combat in board game form. Configure your fleet using a variety of ships, from nimble Naval Cutters to massive Ships of the Line. Should you disable an opponent with bar shot or blast through their hull with double shot? Enterprising Captains will need to understand their vessels, their armaments, how they sail in relation to the wind, and the advantages of naval formations to best their fellows on the high seas. BALANCED COMPETITIVE PLAY Combining just the right amount of variety while maintaining a balanced engagement, Naval Tactics sets the bar for multiplayer naval combat on iOS. Choose your Captain's Cards, configure your fleet, outfit your ships, and embark on glorious battles knowing you will have to outwit your opponent to claim victory. HISTORICAL MISSIONS One cannot have a naval combat game without paying respect to the many true heroes who have shown their bravery on the seas. Live the Battle of Flamborough Head, the Constitution vs Guerriere, or the struggle at Trincomalee. More historical missions will be added in future updates! FEATURE SUMMARY • Age of Sail Naval Combat and Tactics • Hexagonal Map with Fog of War • Custom (Sandbox) Missions • Historical Missions • Simultaneous Turn-based Gameplay • Single Player vs AI • Top-notch Online Multiplayer • Pass-and-Play Multiplayer GUARANTEED PRICING While it is quite common for apps to become “free for a day”, Naval Tactics is not one of those apps. The standard price for Naval Tactics is $7.99 USD; it will never run a “free for a day” campaign.

Screenshots

The General4 screens
Naval Tactics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The General at none against Naval Tactics's 1. The General also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 24 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Naval Tactics's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 56%) and ratings volume (38 vs 8). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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

The General costs $1.99 and Naval Tactics $4.99 up front. Naval Tactics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The General asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The General holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 38 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of The General's written reviews are positive against 78% of Naval Tactics's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The General ships an update every 3 months, Naval Tactics every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
The General versus Naval Tactics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe GeneralNaval Tactics
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better4.2 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews56.5% of reviews78.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings838 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.2
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSean O'ConnorChimera Software, LLC

Customer experience

The General

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive56.5%
Neutral16.1%
Negative27.4%

Naval Tactics

All ratings38 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative17.4%

In-app purchases

None

The General

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Naval Tactics

One-time1
  • Captain Arena Entry$0.99

Questions

Is The General free?
The General costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Naval Tactics free?
Naval Tactics costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The General or Naval Tactics?
The General is rated higher. The General averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Naval Tactics averages 4.2 from 38 ratings.
Do The General or Naval Tactics have ads?
Neither The General nor Naval Tactics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The General or Naval Tactics?
The General ships an update every 3 months, and Naval Tactics every 24 months. Most recently, The General was updated on October 24, 2026 and Naval Tactics on October 23, 2026.

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