Comparison

Cartoon Wars vs Epic Age

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

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About

Cartoon Wars

Embark on an action-adventure quest as a brave warrior exploring new lands. Engage in unlimited levels, master simple controls, and equip your hero with various weapons and helmets. Enjoy an upbeat soundtrack as you battle monsters.

Highlights
  • Unlimited action-packed levels
  • Simple smart control system
  • New weapons and helmets
  • Awesome soundtrack
  • Monster battles
Features
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Get a Slice of the Action! 10 years after the history making Cartoon Wars, a brave warrior of the kingdom seeks distant lands in search of adventure. He bids his old leisurely life farewell and embarks into unknown territories… Challenge yourself as the adventure continues in this addicting and immensely fun action adventure! If you liked the other hit Cartoon Wars series, or are new to the game, Cartoon Wars Blade won’t disappoint! FEATURES UNLIMITED ACTION-PACKED LEVELS Play again and again and again with new levels and monsters as you unlock new stages and weapons! SIMPLE SMART CONTROL Simplicity at its finest! One directional control and one attack control creates a game that’s easy to pick up, hard to master and even harder to put down! NEW WEAPONS AND HELMETS Deck your warrior in a wide variety of short swords, long swords and wacky (yet functional) helmets! AWESOME SOUNDTRACK Remember that upbeat tune that helped you destroy your enemies? It’s back! Get in the fighting mood as you stab, slice and shoot monsters to this hip beat! Like defense games? Try these! AREL WARS 2- The Ultimate Defense Game Returns! Chicken Revolution- Keep the chickens from escaping! Kingdom Royale- Prepare your troops for conquest! Epic Raiders- Party play RPG Fishing Superstars- Catch fish and meet friends NEWS & EVENTS Website http://www.gamevil.com Facebook http://facebook.com/gamevil Twitter http://twitter.com/gamevil YouTube http://youtube.com/gamevil Terms of Service: http://terms.withhive.com/terms/policy/view/M61 Privacy Policy: http://terms.withhive.com/terms/policy/view/M61

About

Epic Age

Engage in massive player-vs-player battles on a realistic world map. Form alliances, recruit historical heroes, and employ intricate strategies to conquer cities and build your own empire. Experience real-time combat and diplomatic maneuvering.

Highlights
  • Realistic world map simulation
  • Clash of historical civilizations
  • Fair competition, no VIP
  • Strategic diplomacy and alliances
  • Real-time strategy battles
  • Recruit over 100 legendary heroes
  • Pair hero skills with troops
Features
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Note: This game contains loot boxes and includes random-item purchases. What kind of story will be written when thousands of players do battle, form alliances, and expand their territory on a realistic battlefield? What sort of conflicts will be sparked when historical legends join your ranks? How would you use the countless strategies available to you in a real war between kingdoms? [Unique Points] - Realistic Battlefield Immerse yourself in a realistic simulation of the real world! Take in the sights of famous geographical wonders all over the world, including the Great Rift Valley, the Suez Canal, and the Alps! Traverse the sprawling map and take over countless historical cities and buildings as you make use of the geographical conditions to strategize and do battle. Set up your fortifications and conquer your enemies! - Clash Between Civilizations Civilizations that are too powerful may face united resistance from those that feel threatened. Keep that in mind as you battle against civilizations such as the Persians, Egyptians, and Japanese on your path to creating an everlasting one of your own. - Fair Competition Everyone starts on an equal footing, without VIP options, methods to purchase resources, or resource speed-ups! Claim resource points on the map as you develop your city from scratch. Unlock more features over time with proper planning and storage of resources. Strategize to gain an edge over others! - Strategic Diplomacy Your interactions with the various civilizations will change as you progress in the game. Join a guild and use the unique diplomatic features to quash enemies and build your own empire! Embark on grand expeditions and experience realistic shifts in advantage as you defend yourself against possible spies among your allies! - Real-Time Strategy All battles on the map are in real-time, and there's more to battles than just simply deploying your troops. Attack your enemies' weakest troops! Intercept their reinforcements! Team up with your allies to surround them! Let your strategic prowess shine as you employ various tactics to achieve victory! - Numerous Heroes Recruit from over 100 different legendary Heroes to help you command your troops and manage your city! Get famous names in history, such as Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, and Joan of Arc to help you establish your indomitable empire! - Pairing Skills Make your troops even stronger by pairing a large variety of skills with your Heroes! Train an invincible army and crush all who stand in your way! ===Information=== Discord: https://discord.gg/cA6XrAAFP7 Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EpicAgeOfficial/ ===Subscription Details=== Subscription (US$2.99/month) - Subscribe to get 180 Gold instantly. Meanwhile, you'll be able to claim 60 Gold every day for 1 month! Note: 1. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase. 2. Subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription. 3. Your account will receive confirmation of the next renewal and price within 24 hours before the end of your current subscription. 4. You may manage/turn off your subscriptions and auto-renewal by going to the Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service (EULA): https://policies.igg.com/Terms_of_Service Privacy Policy: https://policies.igg.com/Privacy_Policy

Screenshots

Cartoon Wars4 screens
Epic Age4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cartoon Wars at free with in-app purchases against Epic Age's subscription. Cartoon Wars also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 59%) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 766). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Cartoon Wars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Epic Age 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Cartoon Wars against 4.5 for Epic Age. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 766 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Cartoon Wars's written reviews are positive against 59% of Epic Age's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cartoon Wars ships an update every 2 months, Epic Age every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cartoon Wars versus Epic Age: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCartoon WarsEpic Age
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.2K ratings) — better4.5 (766 ratings)
Positive reviews87.9% of reviews — better59.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better766
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB899 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperCom2uS HoldingsIGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Cartoon Wars

All ratings3,168 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews1,044 reviews
Positive87.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative6.0%

Epic Age

All ratings766 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral6.7%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative32.3%

User reviews

Cartoon Wars

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Update available
  • 🚀 Awesome game
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 👍 Challenging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Controls issues
  • 💰 Expensive upgrades
  • 💰 Difficult to progress without spending money

Epic Age

From 766 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Informative and interesting
  • 👍 Lots of characters
  • 👍 Battles look great
  • 👍 Not flooded with ads
  • 👍 Enjoyable without pay-to-play

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Takes a long time to do things
  • 🤖 Very few active players
  • 🤖 Hard to get good at the game
  • 🤖 Inactive players get kicked
  • 🤖 Merged servers put new players at a disadvantage

Bugs and requests

Cartoon Wars

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Controls become unresponsive
  • Progression blocked due to inability to earn resources

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update to support newer iOS versions
  • Add co-op/multiplayer mode
  • Improve gold/crystal earning rates
  • Add more levels and content

Epic Age

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Forced logout after 10-15 minutes of gameplay
  • Inconsistent damage in battles
  • Inability to move troops around the battlefield

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add Shaka Zulu as a legendary hero
  • Faster tile occupation time
  • New Arena content and test mode
  • Better hero summoning rates
  • More pack options to get desired heroes
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  • Balance overpowered heroes/strategies
  • Improve customer support and account deletion process

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cartoon Wars

One-time10
  • 10000 Gold$0.99
  • 80 Crystal$0.99
  • 30000 Gold$2.99
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  • 240 Crystal$2.99
  • 55000 Gold$4.99
  • 440 Crystal$4.99
  • 120000 Gold$9.99
  • 960 Crystal$9.99
  • 390000 Gold$29.99
  • 750000 Gold$49.99
10 purchases

Epic Age

One-time10
  • 60 Gems$0.99
  • Prestige Gift$2.99
  • 300 Gems$4.99
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  • Royal Ceremony$4.99
  • Package B1$4.99
  • Package G1$9.99
  • 980 Gems$14.99
  • Battle Pass$14.99
  • 1,980 Gems$29.99
  • 6,480 Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Cartoon Wars free?
Cartoon Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Epic Age free?
Epic Age is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cartoon Wars or Epic Age?
Cartoon Wars is rated higher. Cartoon Wars averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Epic Age averages 4.5 from 766 ratings.
Do Cartoon Wars or Epic Age have ads?
Neither Cartoon Wars nor Epic Age shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cartoon Wars or Epic Age?
Cartoon Wars ships an update every 2 months, and Epic Age every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cartoon Wars was updated on November 4, 2026 and Epic Age on November 3, 2026.

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