# Lead Wars vs After Inc.

The clearest difference is rating: After Inc. at 4.8 against Lead Wars's 4.3. After Inc. also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 60%) and ratings volume (16K vs 48). Lead Wars's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Lead Wars costs $2.99 and After Inc. $1.99 up front. After Inc. sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Lead Wars asks for nothing beyond the download.

After Inc. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: After Inc. has 16K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Lead Wars's written reviews are positive against 89% of After Inc.'s.

Lead Wars ships an update every 2 months, After Inc. every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lead Wars | After Inc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lead-wars/id393340337/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/after-inc/id1631859420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#10** |
| Size | 23 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DemonStudios](https://appshunter.io/developer/393340343) | [Ndemic Creations](https://appshunter.io/developer/525818842) |

## What reviewers say

### Lead Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lead-wars/id393340337)

Experience a turn-based strategy game that recreates the tactile fun of pencil-and-paper war games. Control units by flicking a virtual pencil on a hand-drawn battlefield, employing strategic moves and precise shots to outwit opponents. Enjoy solo campaigns, multiplayer battles, and map creation.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer (async/real-time), 2-player pass 'n' play, Single-player vs-CPU, Single-player campaign, Map creator, Instant replays, Visual 'MoveAid' system

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game!
- 👍 Reminds me of my childhood
- 👍 Fantastic strategy game with a twist
- 👍 Awesome little game
- 👍 Excellent in-depth game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Absolutely Impossible
- 🐛 AI is too good. Unfair
- 🐛 Horrid controls
- 🐛 Waste of money
- 🐛 The way you move units and shoot is just bad

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes on second shot
- Game often crashes when restarting a level
- Inconsistent behavior when moving over water
- Occasional crashes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more stuff like people
- Add boats, cargo planes, soldiers, and helicopters
- Add a random map option for multiplayer
- Add more units like ships and helicopters
- Add ability to resize sprites in map editor


### After Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/after-inc/id1631859420)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Strategy, #11 Top Paid · Simulation, #24 Top Paid · Games, #33 Top Paid (US App Store)

Rebuild civilization after a zombie apocalypse by building a settlement, exploring, and scavenging for resources. Make difficult societal decisions and defend against zombie threats in a persistent campaign.

**Highlights:** Build and expand settlements, Explore a post-apocalyptic world, Scavenge for resources, Make difficult societal decisions, Defend against zombie infestations, Research new technologies, Persistent campaign with multiple settlements

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Survival Guide | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Leaders | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cheats & Punishment | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack (big discount) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season 2 Pass (Discount) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Critical Mass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Pack (discount) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Beyond the Bunkers | $6.99 | one-time |
| Shadows of the Past | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season 2 Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack (discount) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Pack (full) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept and mechanics
- 👍 Offline play
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Content locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Lack of free play mode
- 🔒 Limited number of missions
- 🐛 Scrolling issues in menus

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden zombie attacks crippling settlements
- Moral system being too punishing
- Difficulty balancing issues

**Requested features**

- Endless/sandbox mode
- More varied mission types
- Ability to customize settlement
- Improved camera controls
- More content updates and expansions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lead Wars free?

Lead Wars costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is After Inc. free?

After Inc. costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lead Wars or After Inc.?

After Inc. is rated higher. Lead Wars averages 4.3 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while After Inc. averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do Lead Wars or After Inc. have ads?

Neither Lead Wars nor After Inc. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lead Wars or After Inc.?

Lead Wars ships an update every 2 months, and After Inc. every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lead Wars was updated on October 2, 2026 and After Inc. on October 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.*