# Five vs 100 Years' War

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Five | 100 Years' War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-o-deluxe/id399572385/reviews)** | [2.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/100-years-war/id1038016364/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **178** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 12 MB | 474 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Curt Stein](https://appshunter.io/developer/290225855) | [Hunted Cow Studios Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393552288) |

## What reviewers say

### Five

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-o-deluxe/id399572385)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🧠 Keeps the mind sharp
- ⏱️ Quick to play
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 🔢 Scrabble-like with numbers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🤖 Perceived AI cheating on higher difficulties
- 🤝 Limited online/multiplayer features
- 🔕 Annoying notification sounds
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in tile distribution

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/100-years-war/id1038016364)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Campaign 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Loire Campaign | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*