# Checkers game vs War

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Checkers game at 81% against War's 16%. Checkers game also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 118). War's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Checkers game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and War sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Checkers game holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkers game has 3.5K ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Checkers game's written reviews are positive against 16% of War's.

Checkers game ships an update monthly, War every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkers game | War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers-game/id404242044/reviews)** | [3.5 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-grow/id1026149171/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 118 |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 16.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 167 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Itchigoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/372170918) | [Grow](https://appshunter.io/developer/602663487) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkers game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers-game/id404242044)

Experience the classic game of checkers with modern features. Play against AI or real players online, track your progress, and enjoy smooth, visually appealing gameplay. Unlock premium features for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Play against AI, Online multiplayer, Offline mode, Elo-based leaderboards, Suicide mode, Intuitive controls

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkers full version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent game
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Smooth and customizable
- 👍 Helpful for mental exercise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Forced moves and jumps
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Unintuitive UI
- 🐛 Forced online connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- Forced moves and jumps
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Incorrect scoring in certain modes
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More difficulty levels
- Offline play option
- Multiplayer mode
- Customizable board and pieces
- Improved AI difficulty


### War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-grow/id1026149171)

Engage in strategic multiplayer board combat with two distinct game modes: Classic Game and Roman Empire. Play locally with friends on a single device or compete online against others worldwide. Enjoy fast-paced matches and a dynamic gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Two game modes: Classic and Roman Empire, Local multiplayer for up to 6 players, Online multiplayer with smart matching, Play against the computer, Add and challenge friends online, Ranking system

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Assina já, Grow Games! | $3.99 | per month |
| Play Unlimited, monthly subs. | $3.99 | per month |
| Assine já, Grow Games! | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| Play Unlimited, with discount | $29.99 | per year |
| Assine já war. | $32.99 | per year |
| Pacote de convites | $0.99 | one-time |
| Comprar 15 energias | $0.99 | one-time |
| Compre W$ 100 WAR Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Completar Energia | $1.99 | one-time |
| Comprar 30 energias | $1.99 | one-time |
| Inscrição para o Torneio Atual | $1.99 | one-time |
| Compre W$ 500 WAR Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Comprar 50 energias | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remova todos os Anúncios | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkers game free?

Checkers game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is War free?

War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Checkers game or War?

Checkers game is rated higher. Checkers game averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while War averages 3.5 from 118 ratings.

### Do Checkers game or War have ads?

Checkers game shows ads; War does not.

### Which is updated more often, Checkers game or War?

Checkers game ships an update monthly, and War every 3 weeks. Most recently, Checkers game was updated on October 29, 2026 and War on October 29, 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.*