# Turf Wars vs Sword & Glory

The clearest difference is rating: Sword & Glory at 4.7 against Turf Wars's 3.6. Sword & Glory also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 66%). Turf Wars's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Turf Wars sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Sword & Glory sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sword & Glory holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 262 and 974 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Turf Wars's written reviews are positive against 83% of Sword & Glory's.

Turf Wars ships an update every 2 months, Sword & Glory every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Turf Wars | Sword & Glory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turf-wars/id332185049/reviews) | **[4.7 (974 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-and-glory/id530457379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 262 | **974** |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | **83.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MeanFreePath LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/332185052) | [Ifelse Media Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470499390) |

## What reviewers say

### Turf Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turf-wars/id332185049)

Engage in real-time, location-based mafia warfare in your neighborhood. Claim, defend, and expand your territory by completing missions, fighting rivals, and dealing with law enforcement. Rise through the ranks to become the ultimate mob boss.

**Highlights:** Control real-world territory, Build and defend turf, Capture other players' turf, Collect protection money, Engage in realistic missions, Deal with law enforcement

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 Respect Point Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Respect Point Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Respect Point Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 225 Respect Point Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 375 Respect Point Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 500 Respect Point Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Respect Point Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Respect Point Pack | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great community
- 💡 Unique location-based concept
- 🚀 Fun and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Security issues and bans
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🕰️ Slow progression for new players
- 🤖 Inactive players dominate the game

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and login issues
- GPS and location tracking problems
- Incorrect turf placement and mapping
- Unresponsive in-game buttons

**Requested features**

- More airports and locations added
- Better support and communication from developers
- Improved balance between new and veteran players
- Ability to remove inactive players' turfs


### Sword & Glory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-and-glory/id530457379)

Embark on a text-based adventure where every choice matters, leading to glory or a swift end. Experience permadeath, challenging combat, and deep character customization. Define your legacy by the causes you champion and the opponents you defeat.

**Highlights:** Permadeath with legacy titles, Branching text adventures, Challenging combat system, Character customization, Home village upgrades, GameCenter leaderboards and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 800 Epic Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Epic Points | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Epic Points | $19.99 | one-time |
| 18000 Epic Points | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Unique and interesting
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Challenging combat
- 👍 Immersive atmosphere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Progression loss on death
- 🔒 Unfair enemy difficulty
- 🔒 Repetitive quests

**Reported bugs**

- Outfit/equipment glitches
- Enemies clipping through terrain
- Progression loss on crashes
- Unresponsive combat controls

**Requested features**

- More content updates
- New weapons and armor
- Difficulty settings
- Checkpoint system
- Clan/faction expansion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Turf Wars free?

Turf Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sword & Glory free?

Sword & Glory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Turf Wars or Sword & Glory?

Sword & Glory is rated higher. Turf Wars averages 3.6 out of 5 from 262 ratings, while Sword & Glory averages 4.7 from 974 ratings.

### Do Turf Wars or Sword & Glory have ads?

Turf Wars shows ads; Sword & Glory does not.

### Which is updated more often, Turf Wars or Sword & Glory?

Turf Wars ships an update every 2 months, and Sword & Glory every 6 months. Most recently, Turf Wars was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sword & Glory on November 6, 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.*