# WORMS vs Streets of Rage 4

The clearest difference is rating: Streets of Rage 4 at 4.9 against WORMS's 3.1. Streets of Rage 4 also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 38%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). WORMS's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

WORMS costs $1.99 and Streets of Rage 4 $0.99 up front. WORMS sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Streets of Rage 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Streets of Rage 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streets of Rage 4 has 3.1K ratings behind it against 87, 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 77% of Streets of Rage 4's.

WORMS ships an update every 2 months, Streets of Rage 4 every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WORMS | Streets of Rage 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [3.1 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms/id321369231/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streets-of-rage-4/id1601446687/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | **76.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #126 | **#6** |
| Size | 242 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### WORMS

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

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Paid · Strategy, #141 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


### Streets of Rage 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streets-of-rage-4/id1601446687)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Adventure, #12 Top Paid · Action, #36 Top Paid · Games, #55 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience a classic beat 'em up with a modern twist. Fight through a city overrun by a new crime syndicate with updated mechanics and hand-drawn comic-inspired graphics. Unleash new moves, unlock characters, and enjoy a vibrant soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Classic beat 'em up gameplay, Hand-drawn comic-inspired graphics, New fight mechanics, Unlockable playable characters, Multiple game modes, Electro soundtrack, Online multiplayer

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mr. X Nightmare DLC | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
- 🎮 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 🕹️ Excellent controller support
- 🎶 Fantastic soundtrack
- 🔥 Nostalgic yet modernized experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty spikes and unbalanced encounters
- 🔍 Touch controls not as responsive as controller
- 🔍 Lack of local co-op multiplayer
- 🔍 Limited online multiplayer options

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes during Axel & Blaze trials
- Unlocked moves not displayed on touch controls
- Certain features not working as intended on older devices
- Compatibility issues with some controllers

**Requested features**

- Add local co-op multiplayer
- Improve online multiplayer functionality
- Implement more difficulty balancing
- Provide option to adjust screen borders
- Add support for Apple TV


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WORMS free?

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

### Is Streets of Rage 4 free?

Streets of Rage 4 costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WORMS or Streets of Rage 4?

Streets of Rage 4 is rated higher. WORMS averages 3.1 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Streets of Rage 4 averages 4.9 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do WORMS or Streets of Rage 4 have ads?

Neither WORMS nor Streets of Rage 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WORMS or Streets of Rage 4?

WORMS ships an update every 2 months, and Streets of Rage 4 every 11 days. Most recently, WORMS was updated on November 10, 2026 and Streets of Rage 4 on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WORMS or Streets of Rage 4?

WORMS currently peaks at #126 in the App Store charts, and Streets of Rage 4 at #6. 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.*