Comparison

Five vs 100 Years' War

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

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About

Five

A strategic board game where players place number tiles to form sequences that sum to multiples of five. Compete against others online or locally, or test your skills against AI opponents. Offers hints and bonus squares for higher scores.

Highlights
  • Numerical crossword-style gameplay
  • Online multiplayer
  • Local pass-and-play for up to 4 players
  • Single player vs. AI
  • Hints system
  • Bonus squares for extra points
Features
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Five-O puts a numerical twist on the classic crossword board game! Instead of letters, you place number tiles, forming sequences that must add up to multiples of five, with no more than five tiles per sequence. Think strategically, maximize your bonuses, and outscore your opponent! "This is a great must have iPad game. And I love the fact that it really works your mind muscles. It is a very simple game but it will get you hooked." - tcgeeks.com "The price is right, and the game is fun as well as educational. I’d very much recommend it, especially if you’re looking for something the whole family can enjoy or even just for the kids." - ipadboardgames.org Features: Easy to learn rules Online Multiplayer, take turns at your leisure Pass-and-Play mode for up to 4 local players Single player mode with challenging computer opponents Hints for when you get stuck Simple controls, just touch and drag the tiles to the board How to play: Players take turns placing intersecting sequences of numbers on the board which add up to multiples of five. For example, 7-3-8-7 would be a valid sequence because it adds up to 25. The sequence 3-9-5 is not valid because it adds up to 17 which is not a multiple of five. On each turn, players may play tiles in one straight line sequence, horizontally or vertically. The first sequence must be played on the center square, and all sequences after that must intersect with tiles already in play. The score for each play is the sum of all the number tiles in sequences completed on that turn. Colored bonus squares award extra points and multipliers. At the end of each turn, players draw new tiles to replace the ones played. The game ends when a player plays all of their remaining tiles and there are no more tiles left to draw.

About

100 Years' War

Engage in strategic medieval warfare across various historical campaigns. Command diverse units, exploit tactical advantages, and experience detailed combat analysis to achieve victory in battles between England and France.

Highlights
  • High Definition Medieval Graphics
  • Multiple Historical Campaigns
  • Playable as Both Sides
  • Over 30 Unique Medieval Units
  • Detailed Combat Analysis
  • Strategic Movement and Flank Attacks
Features
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Fight the various battles of the 100 Years Was throughout the Medieval ages. Each campaign is themed around fights between the English and French during various different periods of the campaign. Capitalize on strategic advantages to turn the tide of war in your favour; ride down your foes with heavily armoured knights, hold the line with bristling ranks of billmen or strike from afar with the famed English longbow and huge pieces of artillery. Will you emerge victorious or become another casualty of war? Key Features: - High Definition Medieval Era Graphics. - 7 Mission Tutorial Campaign. - 4 Mission Bretton Succession Campaign. - 8 Mission Edwardian Phase Campaign. - All missions, except the tutorial, can be played as both sides. - Over 30 Unique Medieval Units. - Detailed Combat Analysis. - Flank Attacks. - Strategic Movement. - Hours of Gameplay. - Detailed Reference Charts. - Map Zoom. Purchasable Content - 8 Mission Lancastrian Phase Campaign. - 8 Mission Loire Campaign

Screenshots

Five4 screens
100 Years' War4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Five at 92% against 100 Years' War's 29%. Five also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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

Five costs $2.99 and 100 Years' War $2.99 up front. 100 Years' War sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Five asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Five holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Five has 178 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Five's written reviews are positive against 29% of 100 Years' War's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Five versus 100 Years' War: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFive100 Years' War
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.8 (178 ratings) — better2.7 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings178 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.3
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB474 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCurt SteinHunted Cow Studios Ltd.

Customer experience

Five

All ratings177 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews312 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.4%

100 Years' War

All ratings18 ratings
Positive38.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative61.9%

Bugs and requests

Five

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Notification badge issues
  • Games getting 'frozen' and unable to be removed
  • Compatibility problems with newer OS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to chat with opponents
  • Option to play with different target numbers (not just multiples of 5)
  • Tile swap functionality
  • Automatic forfeit for inactive players
  • Ranking/leaderboard system

100 Years' War

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Five

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

100 Years' War

One-time2
  • Campaign 2$1.99
  • Loire Campaign$1.99

Questions

Is Five free?
Five costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 100 Years' War free?
100 Years' War costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Five or 100 Years' War?
Five is rated higher. Five averages 4.8 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while 100 Years' War averages 2.7 from 18 ratings.
Do Five or 100 Years' War have ads?
Neither Five nor 100 Years' War shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Five or 100 Years' War?
Five ships an update every 3 months, and 100 Years' War every 3 months. Most recently, Five was updated on November 1, 2026 and 100 Years' War on November 2, 2026.

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