Comparison

3D Benchmark vs Casus Belli

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

3D Benchmark

Test your device's performance with a visually impressive 3D battle simulation. Engage in large-scale combat with various military units and experience the power of your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch. Unlock the ability to play the benchmark through a single in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • 3D battle simulation
  • Device performance testing
  • Control individual units
  • Top-down strategy view
  • Hundreds of tanks, dozens of aircraft
  • Unlockable gameplay
Features
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Check the power of your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch with 3D Benchmark, reproducing a massive battle in 3D. Check if your device has the power that is expected from it. In addition, with only one in app purchase you can play the benchmark, which is not usually allowed in a benchmark. There are several levels with battles with hundreds of tanks, dozens of planes and helicopters, anti-aircraft missile batteries, and jeep. You can manage each unit individually or handle the battle from above as in classic strategy games. Do not miss it!

About

Casus Belli

Engage in realistic aerial and ground combat with a variety of military vehicles. Experience dynamic battles with sophisticated AI and diverse gameplay scenarios. Optimized for larger screens, this simulation offers an immersive and strategic warfare experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time 2D war simulation
  • Command F-16, F-15, F-22, F-35 fighters
  • Control planes, helicopters, tanks, and soldiers
  • Sophisticated AI adversary
  • Variety of mini-game scenarios
  • Decoy and ejection mechanics
  • Anti-missile systems for tanks
Features
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The Next Generation of War Simulation Casus Belli puts you in command of F-16, F-15, F-22, F-35, stealth fighters and more in this real- time war simulation that is packed with action and strategy. ENTER THE THEATER OF WAR Casus Belli creates a realistic 2D theater of war that immerses you in the heat of battle, capturing the real-time feel of aerial dog fights and ground defense. A WORTHY ADVERSARY Sophisticated AI algorithms that give the user a feeling that they are playing against a real- life adversary. A powerful artificial intelligence engine adapts to the user's playing style, making for a truly challenging and engaging experience. PLANES, HELICOPTERS, TANKS AND SOLDIERS Feel the thrill of combat from a variety of different perspectives. As a plane, helicopter, tank or soldier, you'll have to use your unique skills to survive and thrive in the heat of battle. While each type has its own strengths and weaknesses, they all must work together in order to win, providing the perfect blend of strategy and action. MULTIPLE WAYS TO PLAY Putting you in the boots of a military commander, Casus Belli is composed of a broad selection of mini games, each of which puts the player in charge of a different scenario. With greatly varying play, these scenarios can feature either historic weapons or modern weapons, providing an exciting and accurate representation of warfare that plays out in a variety of styles. A CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE Created to offer an immersive, cinematic experience, Casus Belli works best for large screen devices like iPads and larger iPhones, making full use of their larger display sizes. By utilising the extra space, Casus Belli is able to provide a more detailed and engaging gaming world. The game's controls have been optimised for larger screens, making it easy to navigate and respond in the heat of battle. CAPTIVATING COMBAT Casus Belli features a variety of exciting elements to bring dynamism and realism to war simulation. These include: ● The ability to fire decoys, allowing you to deflect incoming missiles and clear the way for a safe escape as a pilot. Decoys are typically flares or chaff, designed to attract the attention of missiles. By firing a decoy, the pilot can create a false target, leading the missile astray and buying time to escape. ● While under attack, pilots have the ability to eject from a plane, putting you in the position in turn, to be able to rescue escaping pilots. ● Anti-missile systems for tanks, putting you in the position to respond and defend against a barrage of enemy bombs. PUTTING THE POWER IN YOUR HANDS Casus Belli is an exciting war simulation game designed to put the power of advanced military combat in your hands. The game features a highly detailed and realistic 2D environment, complete with accurate terrain data and precise modelling of buildings, vehicles, and other objects. The game features a sophisticated artificial intelligence system that realistically simulates the behaviour of enemy forces. With an immersive and challenging gaming experience that is sure to keep you engaged, Casus Belli is available for free from the App Store now. So what are you waiting for? Download Casus Belli and put the power of victory in your hands today.

Screenshots

3D Benchmark4 screens
Casus Belli4 screens

Verdict

The call

3D Benchmark and Casus Belli both sit at 3.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Casus Belli's written reviews are positive against 44% of 3D Benchmark's. 3D Benchmark's advantage is ratings volume (84 vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 3D Benchmark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Casus Belli sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for 3D Benchmark against 3.4 for Casus Belli. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Benchmark has 84 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of 3D Benchmark's written reviews are positive against 60% of Casus Belli's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Benchmark ships an update every 10 months, Casus Belli every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
3D Benchmark versus Casus Belli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D BenchmarkCasus Belli
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (84 ratings)3.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings84 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 10 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB54 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLuis Evaristo Rodriguez CamposKIDOKO INSIDE TECHNOLOGIES LTD

Customer experience

3D Benchmark

All ratings84 ratings
Positive54.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral13.7%
Negative42.7%

Casus Belli

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

3D Benchmark

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Game does not load or open
  • Game does not work
  • Game lags significantly
  • Game crashes
  • Game kicks user out
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  • Controls are not working
  • UI is zoomed in and not displayed correctly
  • App opens App Store instead of the game
  • Paywall issues (confusing free vs. paid)
  • Performance is artificially throttled

Requested features

7 requests
  • Fix performance issues for older devices
  • Improve controls
  • Make the game playable without payment
  • Add more missions
  • Add Japanese language support
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  • Allow control of both teams
  • Make the game free

Casus Belli

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

3D Benchmark

One-time1
  • BenchPlay$1.99
1 purchases

Casus Belli

One-time1
  • Buy full version$0.99

Questions

Is 3D Benchmark free?
3D Benchmark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Casus Belli free?
Casus Belli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3D Benchmark or Casus Belli?
Casus Belli is rated higher. 3D Benchmark averages 3.3 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Casus Belli averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do 3D Benchmark or Casus Belli have ads?
Neither 3D Benchmark nor Casus Belli shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3D Benchmark or Casus Belli?
3D Benchmark ships an update every 10 months, and Casus Belli every 15 months. Most recently, 3D Benchmark was updated on October 14, 2026 and Casus Belli on October 9, 2026.

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