Turf Wars vs Tovin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Turf Wars
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.
- Control real-world territory
- Build and defend turf
- Capture other players' turf
- Collect protection money
- Engage in realistic missions
- Deal with law enforcement
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Get in on the real-time GPS action happening in YOUR neighborhood!! Do you have what it takes to be the Capo of your city? “…the GPS element sets this game apart” – The Times of London: RATED 4/5 Stars “a trailblazer” – The Guardian: RATED top 10 free iPad game RATED A- – The Onion A.V. Club Turf Wars is the massively multiplayer online game where you claim and defend your favorite real-world places from other mobsters. Stake your claim on your neighborhood, your favorite bar or restaurant, your school or workplace – the city is yours for the taking! Start off as a lowly street punk and rise through the ranks to become the biggest mobster in your area! Run realistic missions, fight local mobsters, seize territory, and deal with the cops to gain more influence and take over your city. FEATURES: – Control REAL territory in your city and around the world! – Build and defend your turf using dozens of realistic weapons and upgrades. – Capture other player’s turf and make it your OWN! – Make other players to pay you protection money for their turf’s “safety” – Send messages to your friends, enemies, and mob members. – Deal with local law enforcement as you grow your empire – Invite your friends to build the most powerful mob in your city! – View worldwide and local high rollers – Free updates! – Works on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch – Fight and take over other players’ turf for your chance to become the Capo of your city! This app utilizes data from OpenStreetMap (https://www.openstreetmap.org) when using the “OpenStreetMap” geocoder option. All data © OpenStreetMap contributors. IMPORTANT: Your device must be running OS 15.0 or higher and be connected to the Internet to play. For best results, Location Services should be enabled on your device.
Tovin
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Tovin — wipe the fog from the map. Everywhere you go, you uncover the world. The world lies hidden beneath a mysterious layer of fog. Step outside and watch the map come to life. Whether you're exploring your own neighborhood, discovering a new city, or traveling across the globe, the fog fades wherever you go. Uncover 250 countries, 4,581 regions, and more than 13,000 municipalities and districts—one step at a time. UNCOVER THE WORLD Start the app and the entire world map is covered in fog. Walk, cycle, or travel wherever you like. Every step reveals another piece of the world. Poof! The map comes to life. COLLECT REGIONS From municipalities and districts to provinces, regions, and countries, new discoveries are waiting everywhere. Visit an area for the first time and instantly unlock a new badge. How large will your collection become? DISCOVER HIDDEN TREASURES Thousands of hidden treasures are scattered across the world. Walk to their locations, uncover them, and add them to your personal collection. From rare relics to seasonal discoveries, every treasure is unique. LEARN AS YOU EXPLORE Pass an interesting place? Tovin shares fascinating facts about what you've just discovered. From historic landmarks and monuments to nature reserves and remarkable buildings, you'll learn while exploring the world. EXPLORE TOGETHER Create a shared Tovin world and explore with friends or family. Watch each other's discoveries appear live on the map and experience walks, vacations, and adventures together. CLIMB THE LEADERBOARD How much of the world have you uncovered? Compare your progress with friends and explorers from around the world on the live leaderboard. PRIVACY FIRST No account required. Your location history never leaves your iPhone and stays safely stored in your own iCloud. Tovin never sells your data or tracks you. Privacy isn't an extra feature—it's the foundation of everything we do. The world is waiting for an explorer. Take your first step today and watch the fog disappear. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tovin.nl/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Tovin at none against Turf Wars's shown. Tovin also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Turf Wars's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and 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
Both are free to download. Turf Wars sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Tovin sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Turf Wars ships an update every 2 months, Tovin weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Turf Wars | Tovin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (262 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 262 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 426 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MeanFreePath LLC | Richard van der Gulik |
Bugs and requests
Turf Wars
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes and login issues
- GPS and location tracking problems
- Incorrect turf placement and mapping
- Unresponsive in-game buttons
Requested features
4 requests- More airports and locations added
- Better support and communication from developers
- Improved balance between new and veteran players
- Ability to remove inactive players' turfs
Tovin
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Turf Wars
- 15 Respect Point Pack$0.99
- 50 Respect Point Pack$2.99
- 100 Respect Point Pack$4.99
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- 225 Respect Point Pack$9.99
- 375 Respect Point Pack$14.99
- 500 Respect Point Pack$19.99
- 1000 Respect Point Pack$39.99
- 2500 Respect Point Pack$89.99
Tovin
- Tovin Community$0.991 Month









