# Star Warfare vs A Little War

The clearest difference is ads: Star Warfare at none against A Little War's shown. Star Warfare also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). A Little War's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Star Warfare sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and A Little War sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

A Little War holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 11K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Star Warfare's written reviews are positive against 76% of A Little War's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Star Warfare ships an update every 6 weeks, A Little War every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Warfare | A Little War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-warfarealien-invasion/id486314228/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-little-war/id511841021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 76.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 401 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Freyr Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/486314291) | [Bakumens Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/331752704) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Warfare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-warfarealien-invasion/id486314228)

Engage in epic online boss battles and challenging single-player missions in this action-packed shooter. Collect tons of gear, upgrade weapons, and customize your avatar to conquer alien invaders. Team up with friends for cooperative survival and intense multiplayer action.

**Highlights:** Online boss battles, 48 single player levels, Multiplayer support, 42 upgradable weapons, 18 customizable suits, Team survival mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rookie Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Mithril package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 24 Mithril package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Staff Sergeant pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 72 Mithril package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 168 Mithril package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 666 Mithril package | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1430 Mithril package | $49.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Mithril package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Nostalgic childhood game
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🔫 Variety of weapons and armors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🕹️ Outdated controls and UI
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Lack of updates and new content

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Mithril purchases not being credited
- Unresponsive or missing UI elements
- Multiplayer connection issues

**Requested features**

- Update the game with new maps, bosses, and weapons
- Add controller support
- Improve compatibility with latest iOS/Android versions
- Implement cloud save/account transfer functionality
- Increase mithril drop rates and reduce prices


### A Little War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-little-war/id511841021)

Lead your army in an epic fantasy battle against an onslaught of Orcs and Evil Dragons. Command diverse troops, utilize magic skills, and strategically level up your hero and soldiers to defend your homeland. Enjoy fast-paced combat across 100 challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Command up to 100 soldiers, 6 magic skills, Fast, urgent battles, Command 3 military branches, Level-up soldiers and hero stats, 100 challenging levels

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Micro Gold Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elf Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Key Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini God Power Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skill 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Gold Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Little Gold Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Key Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Package | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 No energy needed to play
- 💎 Great value for free game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔑 Lack of keys to open chests
- ⚔️ Unbalanced boss battles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when playing 'Search for Oasis'
- Freezing issues after using abilities
- Inconsistent star rating system
- Forced tutorial soft-locks progression

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Improve key drop rates
- Implement better progression system
- Add multiplayer or PvP mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Warfare free?

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

### Is A Little War free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Star Warfare or A Little War?

A Little War is rated higher. Star Warfare averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while A Little War averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Star Warfare or A Little War have ads?

A Little War shows ads; Star Warfare does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Warfare or A Little War?

Star Warfare ships an update every 6 weeks, and A Little War every 3 weeks. Most recently, Star Warfare was updated on November 4, 2026 and A Little War on November 4, 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.*
