# Black Operations vs Nuclear War 2

The clearest difference is rating: Black Operations at 4.4 against Nuclear War 2's 3.8. Black Operations also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Black Operations sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Nuclear War 2 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Black Operations holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 121 and 61 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Black Operations's written reviews are positive against 73% of Nuclear War 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Black Operations ships an update every 5 weeks, Nuclear War 2 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Operations | Nuclear War 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-operations/id517657257/reviews)** | [3.8 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuclear-war-2/id1063997960/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 219 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [VOLV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/438379636) | [GameZen, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/440126422) |

## What reviewers say

### Black Operations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-operations/id517657257)

Command troops and battle machines in this action-packed line-drawing strategy game. Engage in multiplayer battles with voice chat and face off against zombie hordes. Upgrade weapons and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Line-drawing strategy gameplay, Multiplayer with voice chat, 40 troop types, Weapon upgrade system, Zombie horde mode, Adaptive difficulty

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STARTER PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| ELITE PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| DEVIL PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Massive Pack of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| A Gigantic Pack of Gold | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Fun and addicting
- 👍 Great gameplay
- 👍 Good upgrades and weapons
- 👍 Classic game feel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game not playable on new iOS
- 🐛 Screen cut off on iPad
- 🐛 Lost progress after update
- 🐛 Tutorial issues
- 🐛 In-app purchase problems

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot play on new iOS
- Screen cutoff on iPad/iPad mini
- Lost all progress/upgrades after update
- Tutorial is zoomed in or unplayable
- Buttons not on screen

**Requested features**

- Update the game for new iOS versions
- Add sandbox mode
- Add sniper unit
- Add drones
- Add anti-tank helicopters


### Nuclear War 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuclear-war-2/id1063997960)

Lead your nation through a global crisis, building armies and researching nuclear weapons to defend your people. Strategize your attacks and manage scarce resources to emerge as the dominant world power and prevent the end of civilization.

**Highlights:** Build and discover new military units, Research and utilize nuclear weapons, Manage scarce uranium resources, Engage in various battle modes, Spy and scout enemy actions, Compete for rankings and honors

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1150 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Realistic (for some)
- 👍 Good strategy (for some)
- 👍 Entertaining
- 👍 Lots of events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pay to win
- 💸 Expensive hero units
- 💸 High cost for progression
- ⏳ Time wasting
- 🐌 Slow progression

**Reported bugs**

- UI needs update
- Messages cannot be deleted
- Boss section thrown together
- Energy bug (shows full when used)
- Network errors occur often

**Requested features**

- Update UI/interface
- Add avatars
- Add male/female character options
- Add 'add player' option
- Add recruit wall


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Black Operations free?

Black Operations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nuclear War 2 free?

Nuclear War 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Black Operations or Nuclear War 2?

Black Operations is rated higher. Black Operations averages 4.4 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Nuclear War 2 averages 3.8 from 61 ratings.

### Do Black Operations or Nuclear War 2 have ads?

Neither Black Operations nor Nuclear War 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Black Operations or Nuclear War 2?

Black Operations ships an update every 5 weeks, and Nuclear War 2 every 4 months. Most recently, Black Operations was updated on October 16, 2026 and Nuclear War 2 on October 20, 2026.

---

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