# A Little War vs SWAT Commando

The clearest difference is ads: SWAT Commando at none against A Little War's shown. SWAT Commando also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). A Little War's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 364). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for A Little War against 4.6 for SWAT Commando. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Little War has 11K ratings behind it against 364, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of A Little War's written reviews are positive against 85% of SWAT Commando's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Little War | SWAT Commando |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-little-war/id511841021/reviews)** | [4.6 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swat-commando-battlelands/id1408997912/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 364 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bakumens Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/331752704) | [Hangzhou Qiunuo Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445117550) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### SWAT Commando

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swat-commando-battlelands/id1408997912)

Engage in intense multiplayer PvP battles as an elite sniper in a counter-terrorist mission. Utilize strategy and powerful weapons to rescue citizens and secure the city from trained, specialized terrorists. Features ultra-realistic graphics and diverse weapon customization.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer PvP Battle Mode, Counter-terrorist missions, FPS and strategy gameplay, Ultra realistic graphics, Customizable weapons and armors, Multiple map locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| super gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 GOLDS | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 GOLDS | $4.99 | one-time |
| FN P90-R Package-50%off | $4.99 | one-time |
| M16 Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| M249-R Package-50%off | $7.99 | one-time |
| M134-R Package-50%off | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gold Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gold Box Sale | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Realistic graphics
- 🔒 Offline mode
- 💡 Variety of weapons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to equip gear
- Weapon shop not working
- Levels not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Improved tutorial
- More level variety
- Optimization for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Little War free?

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

### Is SWAT Commando free?

SWAT Commando is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, A Little War or SWAT Commando?

A Little War is rated higher. A Little War averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while SWAT Commando averages 4.6 from 364 ratings.

### Do A Little War or SWAT Commando have ads?

A Little War shows ads; SWAT Commando does not.

### Which is updated more often, A Little War or SWAT Commando?

A Little War ships an update every 3 weeks, and SWAT Commando every 3 weeks. Most recently, A Little War was updated on November 10, 2026 and SWAT Commando on November 2, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*