Comparison

Cartoon Wars vs Epic Age

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

Head to head
About

Cartoon Wars

Engage in a side-scrolling action game blending RPG and adventure elements. Battle diverse enemies with a variety of upgradable weapons and skills. Experience an epic story of vengeance and glory in a war-torn cartoon world.

Highlights
  • 30 unique enemy types
  • 11 masterable weapons
  • Weapon and skill upgrades
  • Active and passive skills
  • Boosted Gold and MP earnings
  • RPG and adventure elements
Features
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Now enjoy the full version of Cartoon Wars: Gunner+ for FREE! Cartoon Wars Gunner is a side scrolling, action-packed game incorporating elements from RPG and adventure genre. SCENARIO In the midst of war in the Cartoon World, a king devised a deadly plan to slay the much-praised Captain J, as his presence was threatening the king's position. Chased with ferocious troops on his back, Captain J fled into the mountains with a serious injury. The arrogant king, who once hailed his troops for the victory, faces an iminent danger yet again with his foe, Captain J. FEATURES MULTIPLE CHARACTERS FOR UNLIMITED ACTION Fight against 30 different type of enemies- each with unique skill sets and attacking range WEAPON MASTERY Choose from 11 unique array of weapons and master them as you fight against evil troops VENGEANCE PREVAIL Gain valuable skills by upgrading weapons and go head-to-head with the evil army to bring back the glory UPGRADABLE SKILLS Become the ultimate hero by upgrading and activating the weapons to either active or passive skills BOOST EARNINGS Vastly increase Gold and MP earnings by wisely choosing from different type of weapons NEWS & EVENTS Website http://www.gamevil.com Facebook http://facebook.com/gamevil Twitter http://twitter.com/gamevil YouTube http://youtube.com/gamevil Terms of Service: http://terms.withhive.com/terms/policy/view/M61 Privacy Policy: http://terms.withhive.com/terms/policy/view/M61

About

Epic Age

Engage in massive player-vs-player battles on a realistic world map. Form alliances, recruit historical heroes, and employ intricate strategies to conquer cities and build your own empire. Experience real-time combat and diplomatic maneuvering.

Highlights
  • Realistic world map simulation
  • Clash of historical civilizations
  • Fair competition, no VIP
  • Strategic diplomacy and alliances
  • Real-time strategy battles
  • Recruit over 100 legendary heroes
  • Pair hero skills with troops
Features
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Note: This game contains loot boxes and includes random-item purchases. What kind of story will be written when thousands of players do battle, form alliances, and expand their territory on a realistic battlefield? What sort of conflicts will be sparked when historical legends join your ranks? How would you use the countless strategies available to you in a real war between kingdoms? [Unique Points] - Realistic Battlefield Immerse yourself in a realistic simulation of the real world! Take in the sights of famous geographical wonders all over the world, including the Great Rift Valley, the Suez Canal, and the Alps! Traverse the sprawling map and take over countless historical cities and buildings as you make use of the geographical conditions to strategize and do battle. Set up your fortifications and conquer your enemies! - Clash Between Civilizations Civilizations that are too powerful may face united resistance from those that feel threatened. Keep that in mind as you battle against civilizations such as the Persians, Egyptians, and Japanese on your path to creating an everlasting one of your own. - Fair Competition Everyone starts on an equal footing, without VIP options, methods to purchase resources, or resource speed-ups! Claim resource points on the map as you develop your city from scratch. Unlock more features over time with proper planning and storage of resources. Strategize to gain an edge over others! - Strategic Diplomacy Your interactions with the various civilizations will change as you progress in the game. Join a guild and use the unique diplomatic features to quash enemies and build your own empire! Embark on grand expeditions and experience realistic shifts in advantage as you defend yourself against possible spies among your allies! - Real-Time Strategy All battles on the map are in real-time, and there's more to battles than just simply deploying your troops. Attack your enemies' weakest troops! Intercept their reinforcements! Team up with your allies to surround them! Let your strategic prowess shine as you employ various tactics to achieve victory! - Numerous Heroes Recruit from over 100 different legendary Heroes to help you command your troops and manage your city! Get famous names in history, such as Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, and Joan of Arc to help you establish your indomitable empire! - Pairing Skills Make your troops even stronger by pairing a large variety of skills with your Heroes! Train an invincible army and crush all who stand in your way! ===Information=== Discord: https://discord.gg/cA6XrAAFP7 Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EpicAgeOfficial/ ===Subscription Details=== Subscription (US$2.99/month) - Subscribe to get 180 Gold instantly. Meanwhile, you'll be able to claim 60 Gold every day for 1 month! Note: 1. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase. 2. Subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription. 3. Your account will receive confirmation of the next renewal and price within 24 hours before the end of your current subscription. 4. You may manage/turn off your subscriptions and auto-renewal by going to the Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service (EULA): https://policies.igg.com/Terms_of_Service Privacy Policy: https://policies.igg.com/Privacy_Policy

Screenshots

Cartoon Wars4 screens
Epic Age4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cartoon Wars at free with in-app purchases against Epic Age's subscription. Cartoon Wars also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 59%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Cartoon Wars sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Epic Age sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cartoon Wars holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cartoon Wars has 10K ratings behind it against 768, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Cartoon Wars's written reviews are positive against 59% of Epic Age's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cartoon Wars ships an update every 2 weeks, Epic Age every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cartoon Wars versus Epic Age: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCartoon WarsEpic Age
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (10K ratings) — better4.5 (768 ratings)
Positive reviews93.4% of reviews — better59.4% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better768
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS3.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB899 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCom2uS Holdings CorporationIGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Cartoon Wars

All ratings10,525 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews426 reviews
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.5%

Epic Age

All ratings766 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral6.7%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative32.3%

User reviews

Cartoon Wars

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best game ever
  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Awesome game
  • 👍 Great game
  • 👍 Fantastic game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Needs update for newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 Controls could be improved
  • 🐛 Difficulty curve is too steep
  • 💰 Microtransactions are overpriced

Epic Age

From 768 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Informative and interesting
  • 👍 Lots of characters
  • 👍 Battles look great
  • 👍 Not flooded with ads
  • 👍 Enjoyable without pay-to-play

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Takes a long time to do things
  • 🤖 Very few active players
  • 🤖 Hard to get good at the game
  • 🤖 Inactive players get kicked
  • 🤖 Merged servers put new players at a disadvantage

Bugs and requests

Cartoon Wars

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on newer iOS versions
  • Text and UI elements are cut off
  • Weapons sometimes change unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Update game to work on newer iOS versions
  • Add more levels and game modes
  • Improve controls and responsiveness
  • Rebalance difficulty and progression
  • Reduce cost of in-app purchases

Epic Age

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Forced logout after 10-15 minutes of gameplay
  • Inconsistent damage in battles
  • Inability to move troops around the battlefield

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add Shaka Zulu as a legendary hero
  • Faster tile occupation time
  • New Arena content and test mode
  • Better hero summoning rates
  • More pack options to get desired heroes
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  • Balance overpowered heroes/strategies
  • Improve customer support and account deletion process

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Cartoon Wars

One-time6
  • 6000 Gold$0.99
  • 35000 Gold$4.99
  • 80000 Gold$9.99
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  • 280000 Gold$29.99
  • 550000 Gold$49.99
  • 1250000 Gold$99.99
10 purchases

Epic Age

One-time10
  • 60 Gems$0.99
  • Prestige Gift$2.99
  • 300 Gems$4.99
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  • Royal Ceremony$4.99
  • Package B1$4.99
  • Package G1$9.99
  • 980 Gems$14.99
  • Battle Pass$14.99
  • 1,980 Gems$29.99
  • 6,480 Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Cartoon Wars free?
Cartoon Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Epic Age free?
Epic Age is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cartoon Wars or Epic Age?
Cartoon Wars is rated higher. Cartoon Wars averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Epic Age averages 4.5 from 768 ratings.
Do Cartoon Wars or Epic Age have ads?
Neither Cartoon Wars nor Epic Age shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cartoon Wars or Epic Age?
Cartoon Wars ships an update every 2 weeks, and Epic Age every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cartoon Wars was updated on November 9, 2026 and Epic Age on November 7, 2026.

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