# Worms3 vs Tiny Armies

The clearest difference is rating: Tiny Armies at 4.3 against Worms3's 3.6. Tiny Armies also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (55% vs 34%). Worms3's advantage is chart position (#75 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Worms3 costs $4.99 and Tiny Armies $0.99 up front. Worms3 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Tiny Armies asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tiny Armies holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 319 and 310 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Worms3's written reviews are positive against 55% of Tiny Armies's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Worms3 | Tiny Armies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [3.6 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms3/id596677177/reviews) | **[4.3 (310 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-armies/id1152620025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **319** | 310 |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **54.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 349 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234) | [Brothers Flint](https://appshunter.io/developer/369225224) |

## What reviewers say

### Worms3

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

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Paid · Strategy, #81 Top Paid · Action (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


### Tiny Armies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-armies/id1152620025)

Engage in fast-paced conquest battles with tiny armies. Strategize your moves across various terrains and challenge opponents solo, locally, or globally via iMessage. Enjoy quick gameplay sessions with a visually striking presentation.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced conquest gameplay, Strategic unit movement, Terrain-based challenges, Solo and multiplayer modes, iMessage battles, Quick gameplay sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Simple and intuitive gameplay mechanics
- ⌚ Excellent Apple Watch integration
- 👥 Fun local multiplayer/pass-and-play mode
- 💰 Fair monetization with no ads or IAP
- 🎨 Minimalist and elegant visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Excessive reliance on RNG and randomization
- 🤖 Weak and predictable AI behavior
- 📊 Unbalanced map generation causing unfair matches
- ⏱️ Very short campaign (under 1 hour)
- 😴 Repetitive gameplay becomes boring quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on initial 'Swipe Up' screen on newer iPhones
- iMessage version doesn't register certain swipe directions
- Apple Watch swipe input not detected
- App crashes or fails to install on some devices
- Swipe controls unresponsive on iPhone 15

**Requested features**

- Level/map editor for custom gameplay
- Online multiplayer functionality
- Additional campaign levels and content
- Difficulty settings (Easy/Normal/Hard)
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Worms3 free?

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

### Is Tiny Armies free?

Tiny Armies costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Worms3 or Tiny Armies?

Tiny Armies is rated higher. Worms3 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 319 ratings, while Tiny Armies averages 4.3 from 310 ratings.

### Do Worms3 or Tiny Armies have ads?

Neither Worms3 nor Tiny Armies shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Worms3 or Tiny Armies?

Worms3 ships an update monthly, and Tiny Armies monthly. Most recently, Worms3 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Tiny Armies on October 11, 2026.

---

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