# Worms3 vs After Inc.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: After Inc. at 89% against Worms3's 34%. After Inc. also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (16K vs 319). Worms3's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Worms3 costs $4.99 and After Inc. $1.99 up front. Worms3 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and After Inc. sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

After Inc. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: After Inc. has 16K 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 89% of After Inc.'s.

Worms3 ships an update monthly, After Inc. every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Worms3 | After Inc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [3.6 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms3/id596677177/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/after-inc/id1631859420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 319 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **88.5% 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 | #133 | **#9** |
| Size | 349 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234) | [Ndemic Creations](https://appshunter.io/developer/525818842) |

## What reviewers say

### Worms3

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

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Paid · Strategy, #137 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


### After Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/after-inc/id1631859420)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Strategy, #10 Top Paid · Simulation, #25 Top Paid · Games, #34 Top Paid (US App Store)

Rebuild civilization after a zombie apocalypse by building a settlement, exploring, and scavenging for resources. Make difficult societal decisions and defend against zombie threats in a persistent campaign.

**Highlights:** Build and expand settlements, Explore a post-apocalyptic world, Scavenge for resources, Make difficult societal decisions, Defend against zombie infestations, Research new technologies, Persistent campaign with multiple settlements

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Survival Guide | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Leaders | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cheats & Punishment | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack (big discount) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season 2 Pass (Discount) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Critical Mass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Pack (discount) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Beyond the Bunkers | $6.99 | one-time |
| Shadows of the Past | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season 2 Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack (discount) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Season 1 Pack (full) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept and mechanics
- 👍 Offline play
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Content locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Lack of free play mode
- 🔒 Limited number of missions
- 🐛 Scrolling issues in menus

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden zombie attacks crippling settlements
- Moral system being too punishing
- Difficulty balancing issues

**Requested features**

- Endless/sandbox mode
- More varied mission types
- Ability to customize settlement
- Improved camera controls
- More content updates and expansions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Worms3 free?

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

### Is After Inc. free?

After Inc. costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Worms3 or After Inc.?

After Inc. is rated higher. Worms3 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 319 ratings, while After Inc. averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do Worms3 or After Inc. have ads?

Neither Worms3 nor After Inc. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Worms3 or After Inc.?

Worms3 ships an update monthly, and After Inc. every 3 weeks. Most recently, Worms3 was updated on September 25, 2026 and After Inc. on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Worms3 or After Inc.?

Worms3 currently peaks at #133 in the App Store charts, and After Inc. at #9. 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.*