Comparison

Inotia 4 PLUS vs Cartoon Wars 3

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

Head to head
About

Inotia 4 PLUS

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure across a vast continent, choosing sides in a conflict between two powerful forces. Customize your hero with extensive skills and recruit mercenaries to form a powerful party. Explore diverse environments and uncover a compelling storyline filled with challenges and mysteries.

Highlights
  • 6 Classes with 90 Skills
  • Recruitable Mercenaries
  • Extensive Party System
  • Vast Mobile RPG Map (400+ areas)
  • Compelling Storyline
  • Exclusive Sub-quests
Features
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Which side will you choose when two epic forces rise again? The Inotia saga has been brought to the next level! 《Inotia 4 PLUS》 The App Store's number 1 RPG chronicles of the Inotian continent has returned with more action and more thrills with exciting party mechanics and other mystical journeys. Stride along with Kiyan, the Shadow Tribe's virtuoso, and Eara, the powerful Channel of Light, in their fantasy adventure story. With improved graphics and storyline from the previous Inotia games, get wrapped up in battles against goblins, orcs, and more! A new hero awaits to be released from the shadows in this all-new Inotian continent mobile RPG action game. NOTICE - In case of experiencing missing save data file, please re-login to Com2uS hub to load latest save data file - All known issues will be fixed in future versions. Thank you for your patience and feedback! - If you previously played the free version, you can load your old data through data backup SAVE/LOAD. Please check the Settings menu! CRITIC'S QUOTES TouchArcade: "Inotia 4 will have you mashing buttons, switching hot keys, pondering talent points and beating on artillery turtles without so much as a second thought." Capsule Computers: "The Chronicles of Inotia IV: Assassin of Berkel...It has the art, the storyline, and the style going for it." 8 Days a Geek: "Inotia 4 may just be that missing game you’re looking for." FEATURES - 6 Classes, 90 Skills Choose from 6 classes; Black Knight, Assassin, Warlock, Priest, and Ranger. 15 different skills are added to each class. Combine all skills to customize your party's strategy. - Convenient Party System Mercenaries can be recruited to your party anytime and anywhere. Once all mercenaries are recruited, 20 or more unique 'mercenary skills' will help you along your journey. - One Of The Largest Mobile RPG Maps Dry deserts and freezing snowfields, mysterious forests and dark dungeons... 400 maps with various themes to roam through! - A Tragic Destiny and Other Schemes await the Shadow Assassin and the Channel of Light A breathless chase-and-run story where the two heroes meet companions, enemies, and monsters; Be immersed in emotions as the darkness and light contradicts in force... Enjoy a stronger, and better, scenario. - Exclusive Sub-quests Ready To Be Unraveled Enjoy other sub-quests in each region of the Inotian continent besides the main story. As you accomplish the quests, you will get your hands on some extraordinary items. Listen to stories of each villager and monster to unfold other mysteries. Device App Access Permission Notice ▶ Notice per access permission Access permissions are requested in order for us to provide you with the following service when you use the app. [Required] None [Optional] - Camera: The permission is required to take profile pictures for HIVE members. - Photos: The permission is required to save/load game screens and change profile pictures for HIVE members. ※ Please note that you can still enjoy the service excluding features related to the above without giving access permissions. ▶ How to remove access permissions You can always change access permission settings whenever you'd like. - Device Settings> Select the corresponding app> Choose either to enable/disable access *Supports: English, 한국어, 中文简体, 中文繁體, Deutsch, Français. • Items are available for purchase in this game. • For Com2uS Mobile Game Terms of Service, visit https://www.com2us.com. - Terms of Service : http://terms.withhive.com/terms/policy/view/M9/T1 - Privacy Policy : http://terms.withhive.com/terms/policy/view/M9/T3 • For questions or customer support, please contact our Customer Support by visiting https://customer.withhive.com/com2us

About

Cartoon Wars 3

Engage in strategic tower defense by building your cartoon army and launching arrows to destroy enemy towers. Enhance your units through leveling and evolution, and choose from three exciting battle modes, including team play.

Highlights
  • Strategic tower defense gameplay
  • Unit enhancement and evolution
  • Massive solo adventure mode
  • Team Battle, Raid, and Siege modes
  • Arrow Launcher for castle defense
Features
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Cartoon Wars is back! Come see why over 80 million users worldwide have played this legendary series! Determine the fate of your cartoon army in the massive solo Adventure! STRATEGIC TOWER DEFENSE Strategically assemble your army and destroy the opponent's tower. Use your Arrow Launcher to defend your castle from incoming enemy units. ENHANCE YOUR UNITS Boost your units by leveling or enhancing! Acquire stronger characters by evolving and combining! BATTLE MODES Choose between 3 new and exciting battle modes! Invite your friends for a Team Battle! Prove your worth in Raid, or see how long you can stick it out in Siege battle! ▶Required Permission Guidelines When using the app, we may ask permissions for access to provide the following services. [Optional Permission] -Camera: The permission is required to capture profile image for HIVE members. -Contacts: The permission is required to find friend list for HIVE members. -Photos: The permission is required to change profile image, save/load game screen and etc. ※ Even if you do not allow optional permission, you will still have the privilege to use the service excluding features related to optional permission. ▶Permission Denial After allowing permissions, you can reset or deny permissions as follows: - Settings>Privacy>Permissions>Allow or deny permissions ** This game is available in English. ** There may be additional costs when trying to obtain certain items. * GAMEVIL Official Website : https://www.withhive.com * GAMEVIL Customer Support : https://m.withhive.com/customer/inquire Terms of Service: http://terms.withhive.com/terms/bridge/gamevil.html Privacy Policy: http://terms.withhive.com/terms/bridge/gamevil.html

Screenshots

Inotia 4 PLUS4 screens
Cartoon Wars 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Inotia 4 PLUS at 4.7 against Cartoon Wars 3's 2.9. Inotia 4 PLUS also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 51%). Cartoon Wars 3's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). 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. Inotia 4 PLUS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cartoon Wars 3 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

Inotia 4 PLUS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.2K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Inotia 4 PLUS's written reviews are positive against 51% of Cartoon Wars 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inotia 4 PLUS ships an update every 8 months, Cartoon Wars 3 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Inotia 4 PLUS versus Cartoon Wars 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInotia 4 PLUSCartoon Wars 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.2K ratings) — better2.9 (2.6K ratings)
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews — better50.8% of reviews
Number of ratings4.2K — better2.6K
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB97 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperCom2uS Corp.Com2uS Holdings Corporation

Customer experience

Inotia 4 PLUS

All ratings4,083 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews580 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.7%

Cartoon Wars 3

All ratings2,554 ratings
Positive46.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative47.4%
Written reviews1,072 reviews
Positive50.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative40.4%

User reviews

Inotia 4 PLUS

From 4.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Nostalgic classic RPG
  • 👍 Engaging story and gameplay
  • 🎨 Charming retro graphics
  • 🕹️ Satisfying character progression

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and compatibility issues
  • 🔌 Requires internet connection for certain features
  • 🔍 Limited inventory space
  • 🕹️ Rigid controls can be frustrating

Cartoon Wars 3

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Nostalgic for fans of the series
  • 🤩 Great memories from childhood
  • 💡 Unique tower defense elements

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and technical issues
  • 💰 Overly monetized and pay-to-win
  • 🤯 Confusing and overly complicated mechanics
  • 🙁 Abandonment of previous beloved games in the series

Bugs and requests

Inotia 4 PLUS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes on certain switches and transitions
  • Daily bonus notification persists even after claiming
  • Shop connection issues for some users

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline play mode
  • Expanded inventory and party size
  • Improved controls and camera
  • Inotia 5 or other sequels

Cartoon Wars 3

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Screen not fitting properly on newer devices
  • Login and account issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update and rerelease Cartoon Wars 1 and 2
  • Improve progression and reduce grind
  • Simplify gameplay and UI
  • Optimize for newer devices

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Inotia 4 PLUS

One-time10
  • GEM purse$0.99
  • GOLD Purse$0.99
  • Useful Travel Set$0.99
Show 7 more
  • GEM Bag$1.99
  • GEM Pack$4.99
  • GOLD Pack$4.99
  • GEM Pile$9.99
  • GOLD Pile$9.99
  • GEM Box$19.99
  • GEM Trunk$49.99
10 purchases

Cartoon Wars 3

One-time10
  • Purchase Appreciation Event$0.99
  • 90crystals$2.99
  • Everyday Pack$4.99
Show 7 more
  • 150crystals$4.99
  • Super Premium Lucky Package 1$9.99
  • 310crystals$9.99
  • SPECIAL GOLD PACKAGE 1$9.99
  • SPECIAL GREEN CRYSTAL PACKAGE 1$9.99
  • Super Premium Lucky Package 2$29.99
  • 950crystals$29.99

Questions

Is Inotia 4 PLUS free?
Inotia 4 PLUS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cartoon Wars 3 free?
Cartoon Wars 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Inotia 4 PLUS or Cartoon Wars 3?
Inotia 4 PLUS is rated higher. Inotia 4 PLUS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Cartoon Wars 3 averages 2.9 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Inotia 4 PLUS or Cartoon Wars 3 have ads?
Both Inotia 4 PLUS and Cartoon Wars 3 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Inotia 4 PLUS or Cartoon Wars 3?
Inotia 4 PLUS ships an update every 8 months, and Cartoon Wars 3 every 2 months. Most recently, Inotia 4 PLUS was updated on November 8, 2026 and Cartoon Wars 3 on November 10, 2026.

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