# Worms3 vs XCOM 2 Collection

The clearest difference is price: Worms3 at $4.99 against XCOM 2 Collection's $14.99. Worms3 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). XCOM 2 Collection's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Worms3 costs $4.99 and XCOM 2 Collection $14.99 up front. Worms3 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. XCOM 2 Collection asks for nothing beyond the download.

XCOM 2 Collection holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 319 and 860 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Worms3's written reviews are positive against 64% of XCOM 2 Collection's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Worms3 | XCOM 2 Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms3/id596677177/reviews) | **[4.2 (860 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcom-2-collection/id1288508230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 319 | **860** |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **63.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #118 | **#57** |
| Size | 349 MB | 3.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| 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:** #118 Top Paid · Strategy, #141 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


### XCOM 2 Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcom-2-collection/id1288508230)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Paid · Action, #57 Top Paid · Strategy, #173 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Lead a resistance against an alien occupation on Earth. Engage in turn-based tactical combat, customize your soldiers, and undertake unique missions. This collection includes the full game and all DLC packs, optimized for mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Turn-based tactical combat, Full game and DLC included, Mobile-optimized touch interface, Soldier customization, Procedurally generated missions, Alien resistance gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🎮 Excellent mobile controls
- 💎 Full game experience with DLC
- 👍 Faithful port of PC version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔍 Graphical downgrade from PC
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Difficulty with double-tap movement

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to change equipment
- Crashes on certain missions
- Disappearing save files
- Issues with device compatibility

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Provide option to disable War of the Chosen
- Improve camera controls and UI
- Add more graphical settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Worms3 free?

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

### Is XCOM 2 Collection free?

XCOM 2 Collection costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Worms3 or XCOM 2 Collection?

XCOM 2 Collection is rated higher. Worms3 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 319 ratings, while XCOM 2 Collection averages 4.2 from 860 ratings.

### Do Worms3 or XCOM 2 Collection have ads?

Neither Worms3 nor XCOM 2 Collection shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Worms3 or XCOM 2 Collection?

Worms3 ships an update monthly, and XCOM 2 Collection monthly. Most recently, Worms3 was updated on October 16, 2026 and XCOM 2 Collection on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Worms3 or XCOM 2 Collection?

Worms3 currently peaks at #118 in the App Store charts, and XCOM 2 Collection at #57. 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.*