# Worms 2 vs XCOM 2 Collection

The clearest difference is price: Worms 2 at $4.99 against XCOM 2 Collection's $14.99. Worms 2 also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). XCOM 2 Collection's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Worms 2 costs $4.99 and XCOM 2 Collection $14.99 up front. Worms 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. XCOM 2 Collection asks for nothing beyond the download.

XCOM 2 Collection holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XCOM 2 Collection has 1.1K ratings behind it against 156, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Worms 2's written reviews are positive against 62% of XCOM 2 Collection's.

Worms 2 ships an update every 2 months, XCOM 2 Collection monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Worms 2 | XCOM 2 Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms-2-armageddon/id355524910/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcom-2-collection/id1288508230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 156 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **62.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #111 | **#62** |
| Size | 505 MB | 3.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### Worms 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms-2-armageddon/id355524910)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Paid · Strategy, #118 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Engage in turn-based strategic combat with a team of customizable worms. Unleash a vast arsenal of classic and new weapons in single-player missions or multiplayer battles.

**Highlights:** Asynchronous multiplayer, New and classic weaponry, Campaign and Body Count modes, Offline Bluetooth multiplayer, Online Wi-Fi multiplayer, Customizable worms and game styles, In-depth personalization options

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Battle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Donkey | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Customizable game modes
- 👍 Nostalgic experience
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Glitchy terrain and physics
- 🐛 Overpowered AI
- 🐛 Multiplayer issues and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using certain weapons
- Sync issues and desynchronization in multiplayer
- Unresponsive touch controls and inaccurate targeting
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions and devices

**Requested features**

- Add more weapons and customization options
- Improve multiplayer experience with chat, matchmaking, and cross-platform play
- Provide better tutorials and instructions
- Allow remapping of controls
- Add more game modes and level editors


### XCOM 2 Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcom-2-collection/id1288508230)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Paid · Strategy, #66 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Lead a resistance against an alien occupation on Earth. Engage in turn-based tactical combat, customize your soldiers, and undertake unique missions. This collection includes the full game and all DLC packs, optimized for mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Turn-based tactical combat, Full game and DLC included, Mobile-optimized touch interface, Soldier customization, Procedurally generated missions, Alien resistance gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🎮 Excellent mobile controls
- 💎 Full game experience with DLC
- 👍 Faithful port of PC version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔍 Graphical downgrade from PC
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Difficulty with double-tap movement

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to change equipment
- Crashes on certain missions
- Disappearing save files
- Issues with device compatibility

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Provide option to disable War of the Chosen
- Improve camera controls and UI
- Add more graphical settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Worms 2 free?

Worms 2 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is XCOM 2 Collection free?

XCOM 2 Collection costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Worms 2 or XCOM 2 Collection?

XCOM 2 Collection is rated higher. Worms 2 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while XCOM 2 Collection averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Worms 2 or XCOM 2 Collection have ads?

Neither Worms 2 nor XCOM 2 Collection shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Worms 2 or XCOM 2 Collection?

Worms 2 ships an update every 2 months, and XCOM 2 Collection monthly. Most recently, Worms 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and XCOM 2 Collection on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Worms 2 or XCOM 2 Collection?

Worms 2 currently peaks at #111 in the App Store charts, and XCOM 2 Collection at #62. 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.*