The General vs Sortie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Lead troops into battle
- Capture enemy flag
- Computer opponent
- Bluffing and deception
- Unseen troop positioning
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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!
Sortie
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Sortie is a turn-based strategy war game built for iMessage: send a move between texts, outmaneuver a friend, and capture the enemy HQ. Command infantry, artillery, destroyers, battleships, fighters, and bombers across compact 8x9 battlefields where every branch matters. Start a match from Messages, take a few minutes to plan your turn, then send the updated board back into the conversation. Prefer solo practice? Face AI commanders in the iPhone app and sharpen your tactics before challenging friends. Features: - Play asynchronous strategy matches directly in iMessage - Battle friends or train against AI commanders - Capture HQs, control cities, use ports, and exploit light fog of war - Command army, navy, and air units with distinct strengths - Reversible moves until you end your turn - Match history, tutorial, sound, haptics, and tactical presentation - Sortie Pro unlocks tougher AI, coaching tools, replay features, additional maps, cosmetics, and richer recaps Every turn is small enough to fit between texts, but sharp enough to reward real planning. Open a front, make your move, and keep the battle going whenever you have a minute. Privacy Policy: https://noworrieslifestyle.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://noworrieslifestyle.com/eula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sortie at Free against The General's $1.99. Sortie also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). The General's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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
Sortie is free to download; The General costs $1.99 up front. Sortie sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. The General asks for nothing beyond the download.
The General ships an update every 3 months, Sortie every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The General | Sortie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Sean O'Connor | No Worries! Lifestyle, LLC |
In-app purchases
The General
No in-app purchases
Sortie
- Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Pro Lifetime$29.99









