# WORMS vs Wreckfest

The clearest difference is rating: Wreckfest at 4.2 against WORMS's 3.1. Wreckfest also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 38%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). WORMS's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $10.99) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.0). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

WORMS costs $1.99 and Wreckfest $10.99 up front. WORMS sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Wreckfest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wreckfest holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wreckfest has 674 ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of WORMS's written reviews are positive against 65% of Wreckfest's.

WORMS ships an update every 2 months, Wreckfest monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WORMS | Wreckfest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $10.99 |
| Rating | [3.1 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms/id321369231/reviews) | **[4.2 (674 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wreckfest/id1592505377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 86 | **674** |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews | **65.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #91 | **#14** |
| Size | 242 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234) | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) |

## What reviewers say

### WORMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms/id321369231)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Paid · Strategy, #105 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Engage in hilarious, turn-based strategic combat with a team of customizable worms. Utilize a vast arsenal of comical weapons to outwit opponents in diverse environments. Enjoy single-player challenges or multiplayer mayhem with friends.

**Highlights:** Authentic Worms gameplay, Single player and multiplayer modes, Team customization, Variety of comical weapons, 50 challenges with unlockables, Randomized battlefields, Bluetooth multiplayer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forts Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Donkey | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Classic Worms gameplay
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🎮 Problematic controls and camera
- 🔍 Small worms and screen
- 🔋 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain levels
- Controls not responsive
- Graphical glitches

**Requested features**

- Online/Bluetooth multiplayer
- More customization options
- Level editor
- Campaign mode
- Improved zoom and camera controls


### Wreckfest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wreckfest/id1592505377)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Racing, #88 Top Paid · Action, #113 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience intense demolition derby and no-rules racing with realistic physics. Customize your vehicles with upgrades and armor for unique combat motorsport action. Compete in career modes, challenge modes, and local multiplayer.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics simulation, Deep vehicle customization, Demolition derby arenas, Banger racing, Career mode, Local multiplayer, Unique challenge modes

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steel & Wheels Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Banger Racing Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Modified Monsters Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rusty Rats Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| American All-Stars Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Getaway Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Racing Heroes Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Off-Road Car Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Content Bundle 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Content Bundle 1 | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🎮 Great controls with controller support
- 🔥 Impressive graphics and physics
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🔍 Lack of online multiplayer
- 🔧 Customization and tuning limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Stuck in reverse issue
- Graphical glitches on certain devices
- Multiplayer server issues

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer
- Improve customization options
- Implement cloud save support
- Add more tracks and game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WORMS free?

WORMS costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Wreckfest free?

Wreckfest costs $10.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WORMS or Wreckfest?

Wreckfest is rated higher. WORMS averages 3.1 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Wreckfest averages 4.2 from 674 ratings.

### Do WORMS or Wreckfest have ads?

Neither WORMS nor Wreckfest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WORMS or Wreckfest?

WORMS ships an update every 2 months, and Wreckfest monthly. Most recently, WORMS was updated on October 12, 2026 and Wreckfest on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WORMS or Wreckfest?

WORMS currently peaks at #91 in the App Store charts, and Wreckfest at #14. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*