# Worms3 vs BATTLESHIP

The clearest difference is rating: BATTLESHIP at 4.2 against Worms3's 3.6. BATTLESHIP also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 321) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Worms3's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Worms3 costs $4.99 and BATTLESHIP $2.99 up front. Worms3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and BATTLESHIP sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BATTLESHIP holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BATTLESHIP has 2.6K ratings behind it against 321, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 34% and 34% positive.

Worms3 ships an update monthly, BATTLESHIP every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Worms3 | BATTLESHIP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [3.6 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms3/id596677177/reviews) | **[4.2 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battleship/id1336026283/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 321 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **34.4% of reviews** | 34.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #103 | **#23** |
| Size | 349 MB | 370 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234) | [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) |

## What reviewers say

### Worms3

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

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Paid · Action, #104 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### BATTLESHIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battleship/id1336026283)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Paid · Board, #72 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Experience the classic naval combat board game on your mobile device. Engage in head-to-head battles in traditional mode or try the new tactical Commanders Mode with unique abilities and strategic gameplay. Challenge AI or players worldwide to become the ultimate fleet commander.

**Highlights:** Classic board game conversion, Head-to-head naval combat, Tactical Commanders Mode, Unique commander abilities, Single-player AI battles, Global multiplayer challenges, Mission and ranking system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strait of Gibraltar | $2.99 | one-time |
| Baltic Sea | $2.99 | one-time |
| Colossus Bay | $2.99 | one-time |
| White Cliffs of Dover | $2.99 | one-time |
| Astrid Stormur | $3.99 | one-time |
| Frédéric Potier | $3.99 | one-time |
| Euryleia | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sir Phillip Wade | $3.99 | one-time |
| Queens of the Seas Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Super Collection | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- ⚔️ Engaging commander mode
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Classic Battleship experience
- 🤝 Multiplayer with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnects and crashes in multiplayer
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases for content
- 🤖 AI opponents that appear to cheat
- 🔒 Inability to change player name
- 🚫 Lack of female character options

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer games randomly taken over by AI
- Challenges not tracking progress correctly
- Inability to reconnect to interrupted online games
- Crashes and freezes on certain device models

**Requested features**

- Pass and play mode for local multiplayer
- Option to disable animations and speed up gameplay
- Ability to view opponent's board after a match
- More diverse character selection, including female options
- Improved AI difficulty settings and behavior


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Worms3 free?

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

### Is BATTLESHIP free?

BATTLESHIP costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

BATTLESHIP is rated higher. Worms3 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while BATTLESHIP averages 4.2 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Worms3 or BATTLESHIP have ads?

Neither Worms3 nor BATTLESHIP shows ads.

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

Worms3 ships an update monthly, and BATTLESHIP every 3 weeks. Most recently, Worms3 was updated on November 6, 2026 and BATTLESHIP on November 6, 2026.

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

Worms3 currently peaks at #103 in the App Store charts, and BATTLESHIP at #23. 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.*