# Ancient War vs Cooking Decor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ancient War at 65% against Cooking Decor's 24%. Ancient War also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (3.0 vs 14.0). Cooking Decor's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.9). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ancient War sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cooking Decor sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cooking Decor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 113 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Ancient War's written reviews are positive against 24% of Cooking Decor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ancient War ships an update every 6 weeks, Cooking Decor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ancient War | Cooking Decor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-war/id328034857/reviews) | **[4.5 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooking-decor-home-design/id1532188566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 81 | **113** |
| Positive reviews | **65.4% of reviews** | 24.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Triniti Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/328034860) | [ABI GLOBAL LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743349083) |

## What reviewers say

### Ancient War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-war/id328034857)

Lead your ancient tribe to victory in this epic castle defense game. Command a variety of units, upgrade their technology, and crush enemy defenses in both single-player campaigns and multiplayer battles.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer battles, Epic campaign against 8 enemy tribes, 10 upgradeable technologies, 8 unique units, Tactical combos, Summon miracles as god

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ancient War 1,000,000 Gold Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🕹️ Engaging multiplayer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Difficulty ramps up too quickly
- 🛠️ Lacking in-depth strategy
- 💰 Expensive upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Multiplayer connection issues
- Progress loss after updates
- Graphical glitches
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More unit variety
- Faster food generation
- Improved multiplayer experience
- Difficulty balancing adjustments
- Additional game modes


### Cooking Decor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooking-decor-home-design/id1532188566)

Engage in a dual-role simulation, blending culinary expertise with interior design. Cook diverse recipes and renovate various home spaces, from living rooms to gardens, in a fun and creative experience.

**Highlights:** Home interior design and renovation, Decorate multiple rooms and outdoor spaces, Master chef simulation, Cook hundreds of international recipes, Manage a restaurant chain, Unlock furniture and rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ruby1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buttered Popcorn Star Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Perfect Chicken Tacos Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ruby7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ruby2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Yummy Fresh Strawberries Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ruby3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Ice Cream Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ruby4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Creative decoration and cooking features
- ✨ Provides room decor ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❗ Game is too hard at times
- ⏳ Long wait for lives/energy
- 💸 Pay-to-win mechanics suspected
- 📉 Difficulty in earning stars

**Reported bugs**

- Game stuck on loading screen
- App crashes or closes unexpectedly
- Levels not downloading or loading
- Unable to unlock next restaurant/room
- Progress lost after updates

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- New chapters/updates
- Fix screen cut-off on iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ancient War free?

Ancient War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cooking Decor free?

Cooking Decor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ancient War or Cooking Decor?

Cooking Decor is rated higher. Ancient War averages 3.9 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Cooking Decor averages 4.5 from 113 ratings.

### Do Ancient War or Cooking Decor have ads?

Cooking Decor shows ads; Ancient War does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ancient War or Cooking Decor?

Ancient War ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cooking Decor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ancient War was updated on November 7, 2026 and Cooking Decor on November 3, 2026.

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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.*