# Sorcerer #4 vs Naval Tactics

The clearest difference is price: Sorcerer #4 at Free against Naval Tactics's $4.99. Sorcerer #4 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 24 months). Naval Tactics's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 6). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Sorcerer #4 is free to download; Naval Tactics costs $4.99 up front. Naval Tactics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sorcerer #4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Sorcerer #4 against 4.2 for Naval Tactics. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Naval Tactics has 38 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Sorcerer #4's written reviews are positive against 78% of Naval Tactics's.

Sorcerer #4 ships an update fortnightly, Naval Tactics every 24 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sorcerer #4 | Naval Tactics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcerer-4/id454053292/reviews)** | [4.2 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naval-tactics/id670669812/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 78.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 5 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 11.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Death=Head & Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/294517857) | [Chimera Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/347752625) |

## What reviewers say

### Sorcerer #4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcerer-4/id454053292)

Embark on a challenging fantasy role-playing adventure as an expert player. Assemble a party of six diverse characters and delve into wire-frame dungeons filled with monsters and treasures. Previous character creations can be imported if you own earlier installments.

**Highlights:** Fantasy role-playing game, Party creation (6 characters), Dungeon exploration, Monster battles, Treasure hunting, Import previous characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Naval Tactics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naval-tactics/id670669812)

Command wooden ships in tactical Age of Sail naval combat. Engage in turn-based battles on a hexagonal map, outmaneuvering opponents with strategic fleet configurations and historical missions. Compete against friends or AI in this immersive board game experience.

**Highlights:** Age of Sail naval combat, Hexagonal map with Fog of War, Online asynchronous multiplayer, Historical missions, Custom sandbox missions, Single player vs AI, Simultaneous turn-based gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Captain Arena Entry | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Deep and complex strategy
- 👍 Realistic historical naval combat
- 👍 Great replayability
- 👍 Friendly and helpful community
- 👍 Engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clumsy controls
- 🐛 Dull styling
- 🐛 Steep learning curve
- 🐛 Lack of tutorial
- 🐛 Slow gameplay pace

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes in battle royale mode
- Spelling mistakes in help menu
- Difficulty in rotating ships (labeled 'route 1')
- AI opponent moves after player plans course
- Cannons not firing correctly

**Requested features**

- More battle scenarios (historic battles)
- Better balancing of matchmaking
- Award/deduct esteem points based on opponent difficulty
- Reset ranks after a year of inactivity
- More ships added to the game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sorcerer #4 free?

Sorcerer #4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Naval Tactics free?

Naval Tactics costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sorcerer #4 or Naval Tactics?

Sorcerer #4 is rated higher. Sorcerer #4 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Naval Tactics averages 4.2 from 38 ratings.

### Do Sorcerer #4 or Naval Tactics have ads?

Neither Sorcerer #4 nor Naval Tactics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sorcerer #4 or Naval Tactics?

Sorcerer #4 ships an update fortnightly, and Naval Tactics every 24 months. Most recently, Sorcerer #4 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Naval Tactics 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.*