Comparison

The General vs Sortie

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

Sortie

Features
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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

Screenshots

The General4 screens
Sortie4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The General versus Sortie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe GeneralSortie
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB35 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSean O'ConnorNo Worries! Lifestyle, LLC

In-app purchases

None

The General

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sortie

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is The General free?
The General costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sortie free?
Sortie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The General or Sortie have ads?
Sortie shows ads; The General does not.
Which is updated more often, The General or Sortie?
The General ships an update every 3 months, and Sortie every 11 days. Most recently, The General was updated on October 13, 2026 and Sortie on September 30, 2026.

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