# Worms3 vs Tropico

The clearest difference is rating: Tropico at 4.7 against Worms3's 3.6. Tropico also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 34%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Worms3's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $12.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Worms3 costs $4.99 and Tropico $12.99 up front. Worms3 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Tropico sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tropico holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tropico has 2K 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 73% of Tropico's.

Worms3 ships an update monthly, Tropico fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Worms3 | Tropico |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms3/id596677177/reviews) | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tropico/id1264531625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 319 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **73.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | #92 |
| Size | 349 MB | 2.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| 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:** #75 Top Paid · Strategy, #77 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


### Tropico

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tropico/id1264531625)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Paid · Simulation, #92 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Lead an underdeveloped Caribbean island to glory as its elected ruler. Manage every aspect of your nation, from infrastructure and economy to politics and foreign policy, in this humorous city-builder with a political twist. Transform your island into a tourist paradise, industrial powerhouse, or a police state.

**Highlights:** Island nation management, Political strategy, City building, Economic development, Foreign policy, Customizable nation types

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Tropican Dream | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Faithful port of PC version
- 💰 Fair one-time purchase price
- 🎨 Excellent graphics
- 🕹️ Intuitive touch controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and save data loss
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Clunky road building
- 🕰️ Slow construction speed
- 🕹️ Finicky camera controls

**Reported bugs**

- Missions not triggering properly
- Inability to build or demolish roads
- Audio issues (speed up, no sound)
- Flickering minimap

**Requested features**

- More campaign missions and scenarios
- Improved population growth and AI
- Ability to customize terrain
- Multiplayer or online features
- Support for older iPad models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Worms3 free?

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

### Is Tropico free?

Tropico costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Tropico is rated higher. Worms3 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 319 ratings, while Tropico averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do Worms3 or Tropico have ads?

Neither Worms3 nor Tropico shows ads.

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

Worms3 ships an update monthly, and Tropico fortnightly. Most recently, Worms3 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tropico on September 24, 2026.

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

Worms3 currently peaks at #75 in the App Store charts, and Tropico at #92. 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.*