Comparison

Warlands vs Domination Wars

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

Head to head
About

Warlands

Engage in turn-based strategic combat to conquer territories and achieve global domination. Deploy diverse units across varied terrains and challenge up to seven opponents locally or online.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy gameplay
  • World domination objective
  • Multiplayer (local & online)
  • Two unit types (attack/defense)
  • Six territory types
  • Multiple map styles and sizes
Features
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Warlands is a turn-based strategy game where your goal is to destroy your enemies and take over the map until you achieve total world domination. You can play up to 7 other people or computers, either on the same device or over the internet. You are able to place two different types of units (one that is better at attacking, and one that is better at defending), and there are six different types of territory: plains, impassable mountains, treacherous water, defensive towers, cunning forests, and unit production centers. The free base game comes with three styles of maps in three sizes each. Additional map packs can be purchased for 99 cents. Purchase of any map pack removes advertisements. Full instructions at WarlandsGame.com --------- Map Packs: The Divided Lands - Includes spiral, layers, and cubes maps The High Seas - Includes fire-islands, whirlpool, and water-world maps The Desolate Country - Includes bases, rapid-growth, and continents maps

About

Domination Wars

Engage in fast-paced, strategic real-time battles on player-designed islands. Master resource gathering, build defenses, and command diverse troops and spells to conquer opponents in thrilling PvP clashes and unique game modes.

Highlights
  • Player-designed island conquest
  • Strategic resource gathering
  • Island fortress design
  • 1v1 PvP island battles
  • Diverse troops and spells
  • Dynamic game modes and events
  • Competitive ranked system
Features
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Prepare for fast-paced, strategic RTS in Domination Wars: Command Tiny Armies in Epic Island Battles! - Conquer player-designed islands, master resource gathering, and unleash powerful troops in thrilling PvP clashes. Dive into a world where tiny units wage HUGE battles, and strategic brilliance leads to ultimate domination. - Strategic Resource Mastery: Command peons to gather magical wood, the key to building your army and defenses. Optimize your resource collection to outmaneuver your opponents. - Design Your Island Fortress: Craft unique island layouts, strategically place defensive structures, and choose powerful heroes to protect your kingdom. Customize your defenses to repel enemy attacks and secure victory. - Epic PvP Island Battles: Engage in intense 1v1 battles against player-created islands. Climb the ranks, earn legendary rewards, and prove your strategic prowess in the competitive arena. - Unleash Unique Troops & Spells: Command archers, barbarians, trolls, dragons, and more! Unlock a diverse roster of units and spells, each with unique abilities, to create the ultimate army. Master strategic unit deployment and spell usage to turn the tide of battle. - Dynamic Game Modes & Events: Experience thrilling challenges in special game modes like fog of war, storm, and jungle. Participate in regular events, including splat battles and auto chess tournaments, for unique rewards and gameplay twists. - Competitive Ranked System: Progress through the ranks, from beginner to legendary, and showcase your strategic genius. Earn chests containing valuable cards and resources to upgrade your units and enhance your tactical advantages. - Handcrafted Offline Maps: Enjoy a unique solo experience with meticulously designed maps. Perfect your strategies and prepare for the challenges of PvP battles. - Fast-Paced RTS Action: Experience fast paced battles filled with strategic depth and thrilling combat. Domination Wars delivers the excitement of real-time strategy in a bite-sized format. Join Our Thriving Community: Connect with fellow commanders on our active Discord server! Share strategies, participate in community events, and stay updated on the latest game developments. Your feedback shapes the future of Domination Wars! https://discord.gg/Fvw8qjFGM7 Constant Updates & New Content: We’re committed to adding new game modes, units, and features based on your feedback. Your journey to domination is just beginning! Download Domination Wars now and lead your tiny army to epic victory! Will you rise to the challenge and conquer the islands? Your army awaits your command, my Lord!

Screenshots

Warlands4 screens
Domination Wars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Domination Wars at 4.6 against Warlands's 4.1. Domination Wars also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Warlands sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Domination Wars sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Domination Wars holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 197 and 132 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Warlands's written reviews are positive against 79% of Domination Wars's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Warlands ships an update every 2 months, Domination Wars every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Warlands versus Domination Wars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWarlandsDomination Wars
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (197 ratings)4.6 (132 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.4% of reviews79.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings197 — better132
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.3
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB56 MB
Age rating9++17
DeveloperW-Cubed Studios, LLCYvan Taurines

Customer experience

Warlands

All ratings167 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral9.0%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive67.4%
Neutral12.0%
Negative20.7%

Domination Wars

All ratings132 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative11.6%

Bugs and requests

Warlands

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Game freezes on home screen at startup
  • Buttons unresponsive on launch screen
  • App crashes 30 seconds after opening
  • Troop placement lag and loading delays
  • Screen flashing during enemy turns causing headaches
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  • Camera launching into blank space when zooming
  • Fog of war causing performance issues
  • Game crashes when changing match settings
  • Hexes not accepting troop placement
  • In-app purchase system not working
  • DLC maps unable to be purchased
  • Notifications not working properly

Requested features

16 requests
  • Custom map creation tool
  • Additional unit types (cavalry, faster units)
  • Castle and bridge construction mechanics
  • Team/alliance gameplay modes
  • Campaign mode or story progression
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  • More maps and game modes
  • Faster AI turn speed options
  • Real-world map packs (continents, countries)
  • Better damage system explanation
  • Improved graphics and textures
  • Battle music and sound effects
  • Discord integration for finding opponents
  • Ability to freely move camera during AI turns
  • Remove ads option or ad-free purchase
  • Team battle functionality
  • Larger map sizes

Domination Wars

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Warlands

One-time3
  • Map Pack - The Divided Lands$0.99
  • Map Pack - The High Seas$0.99
  • Map Pack - The Desolate Country$0.99
15 purchases

Domination Wars

One-time15
  • Handfull of gems$0.99
  • Starter pack$1.99
  • Time Limited Offer$1.99
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  • Time Limited Offer$2.99
  • Time Limited Offer$3.99
  • Bag of gems$4.99
  • Time Limited Offer$5.99
  • Time Limited Offer$7.99
  • Bucket of gems$9.99
  • Time Limited Offer$14.99
  • Barrel of gems$19.99
  • Time Limited Offer$29.99
  • Time Limited Offer$49.99
  • Wheelbarrow of gems$49.99
  • Torrent of gems$99.99

Questions

Is Warlands free?
Warlands is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Domination Wars free?
Domination Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Warlands or Domination Wars?
Domination Wars is rated higher. Warlands averages 4.1 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while Domination Wars averages 4.6 from 132 ratings.
Do Warlands or Domination Wars have ads?
Both Warlands and Domination Wars show ads.
Which is updated more often, Warlands or Domination Wars?
Warlands ships an update every 2 months, and Domination Wars every 3 weeks. Most recently, Warlands was updated on October 23, 2026 and Domination Wars on October 25, 2026.

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