# War 2 Victory vs This Means WAR!

The clearest difference is rating: This Means WAR! at 3.6 against War 2 Victory's 2.7. This Means WAR! also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (392 vs 52). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. War 2 Victory sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and This Means WAR! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

This Means WAR! holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: This Means WAR! has 392 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 48% and 48% positive.

War 2 Victory ships an update every 4 months, This Means WAR! every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | War 2 Victory | This Means WAR! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-2-victory/id416757122/reviews) | **[3.6 (392 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-means-war/id641387028/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **392** |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | 47.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WISTONE ENTERTAINMENT CO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/350111473) | [TapZen, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/854208217) |

## What reviewers say

### War 2 Victory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-2-victory/id416757122)

Lead Allied or Axis forces in this free WWII-themed MMO strategy game. Build your city, command armies, and engage in rapid turn-based battles with historically accurate units. Form alliances to conquer enemies and expand your territory.

**Highlights:** City building and development, Army command and troop management, Turn-based tactical combat, Resource management, Technology research, Alliance formation and warfare

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond purse | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond bag | $4.99 | one-time |
| Luxurious diamond bag | $11.99 | one-time |
| Diamond chest | $29.99 | one-time |
| Luxurious diamond chest | $49.99 | one-time |
| Splendid diamond chest | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 💡 Unique WWII strategy concept
- 🤝 Helpful and friendly community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases required
- ⏱️ Slow progression and long upgrade times
- 🔒 Lack of account portability

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and server connection problems
- Disappearing progress and lost data
- Unresponsive UI and freezing during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Offline/single-player mode
- More diverse unit types and combat mechanics
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Better resource management tools


### This Means WAR!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-means-war/id641387028)

Engage in modern combat by deploying tanks, troops, and aircraft to destroy enemy bases and armies. This strategy game offers both an epic campaign and online multiplayer battles for global competition and resource acquisition.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous base and army attacks, Strategic base building, Expandable army with 13 unit types, Online multiplayer battles, Epic campaign mode, Alliance formation and tournaments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Power Cells | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Day Membership | $2.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Power Cells. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Power Cells | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Day Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Power Cells | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Day Membership | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box of Power Cells | $24.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Power Cells | $49.99 | one-time |
| Warehouse full of Power Cells | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
- 🤖 Unbalanced matchmaking
- 🔒 Lack of customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Login and sync issues
- Troops getting stuck or behaving erratically
- Incorrect resource loss/gain after battles

**Requested features**

- More defensive buildings
- Ability to edit base layout
- Faster upgrade times
- Alliance chat and coordination features
- New game modes and content updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is War 2 Victory free?

War 2 Victory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is This Means WAR! free?

This Means WAR! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, War 2 Victory or This Means WAR!?

This Means WAR! is rated higher. War 2 Victory averages 2.7 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while This Means WAR! averages 3.6 from 392 ratings.

### Do War 2 Victory or This Means WAR! have ads?

Neither War 2 Victory nor This Means WAR! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, War 2 Victory or This Means WAR!?

War 2 Victory ships an update every 4 months, and This Means WAR! every 6 weeks. Most recently, War 2 Victory was updated on November 1, 2026 and This Means WAR! on November 1, 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.*