# Worms3 vs ROME

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ROME at 78% against Worms3's 34%. ROME also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). Worms3's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Worms3 costs $4.99 and ROME $9.99 up front. Worms3 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. ROME asks for nothing beyond the download.

ROME holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ROME has 19K ratings behind it against 319, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Worms3's written reviews are positive against 78% of ROME's.

Worms3 ships an update monthly, ROME every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Worms3 | ROME |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms3/id596677177/reviews) | **[4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rome-total-war/id1106831630/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 319 | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **77.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #71 | #71 |
| Size | 349 MB | 3.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### Worms3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms3/id596677177)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Paid · Action, #76 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in strategic turn-based combat with customizable worm teams. Utilize a card system to gain advantages and choose from unique worm classes. Conquer missions, battle online, and climb leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Card mode for strategic turn alteration, Collectible in-game rewards for cards, Four unique worm classes, Asynchronous online multiplayer, 30 single-player missions, Extensive customization options, New and classic weapons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Donkey | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Britain | $0.99 | one-time |
| Russia | $0.99 | one-time |
| Australia | $0.99 | one-time |
| Germany | $0.99 | one-time |
| U.S.A | $0.99 | one-time |
| China | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mexico | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spain | $0.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bumper Pack | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Classic gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 🚀 Enjoyable
- 🚀 Great off air game
- 🚀 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow and buggy
- 🐛 Crashes and multiplayer issues
- 🐛 Disappointing
- 🐛 Terrible controls and UI
- 🐛 Unoptimized for newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Multiplayer not working
- Incompatibility with newer devices
- In-app purchases not working

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Optimization for larger screens
- Improved multiplayer experience
- Notifications for online matches
- More customization options


### ROME

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rome-total-war/id1106831630)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Paid · Simulation, #77 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Lead antiquity's greatest empire in this classic strategy game. Build your civilization, command massive armies in real-time battles, and manage your economy and affairs on a turn-based campaign map. Experience epic historical warfare on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Turn-based campaign map, Massive real-time 3D battles, Empire management (economic, civil, religious), 19 playable factions, Intuitive touch controls, Mouse and keyboard support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent port of classic PC game
- 🕹️ Intuitive touch controls
- 💎 Immersive and deep gameplay
- 🕰️ Endless replayability
- 🎮 Faithful to original PC version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Clunky unit control and formation management
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially in battles
- 🎨 Outdated unit visuals (e.g. Spartan hoplites)
- 🤖 Unresponsive AI in battles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when loading campaign or battles
- Music and sound issues (multiple tracks playing at once)
- Unit selection and movement bugs
- Graphical glitches (oversized units, broken textures)

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More playable factions (e.g. Macedon, SPQR)
- Ability to control naval battles
- More historical battle scenarios
- Improved unit formation controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Worms3 free?

Worms3 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is ROME free?

ROME costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Worms3 or ROME?

ROME is rated higher. Worms3 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 319 ratings, while ROME averages 4.8 from 19K ratings.

### Do Worms3 or ROME have ads?

Neither Worms3 nor ROME shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Worms3 or ROME?

Worms3 ships an update monthly, and ROME every 2 months. Most recently, Worms3 was updated on September 25, 2026 and ROME on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Worms3 or ROME?

Worms3 currently peaks at #71 in the App Store charts, and ROME at #71. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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