# Worms3 vs Kingdom Rush Origins TD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kingdom Rush Origins TD at 88% against Worms3's 34%. Kingdom Rush Origins TD also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (14K vs 320). Worms3's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On in-app purchases, monetization model, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Worms3 costs $4.99 and Kingdom Rush Origins TD $0.99 up front. Worms3 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Kingdom Rush Origins TD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kingdom Rush Origins TD holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kingdom Rush Origins TD has 14K ratings behind it against 320, 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 88% of Kingdom Rush Origins TD's.

Worms3 ships an update monthly, Kingdom Rush Origins TD every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Worms3 | Kingdom Rush Origins TD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [3.6 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms3/id596677177/reviews) | **[4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-rush-origins-td/id904737816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 320 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **88.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #80 | **#43** |
| Size | 349 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234) | [Ironhide S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/558612918) |

## What reviewers say

### Worms3

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

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Paid · Action, #83 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 (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


### Kingdom Rush Origins TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-rush-origins-td/id904737816)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Paid · Action, #45 Top Paid · Strategy, #126 Top Paid · Games, #193 Top Paid (US App Store)

Command an elven army in this epic tower defense prequel. Build powerful towers, train legendary heroes, and battle waves of enemies across mystical lands. Features new units, spells, and challenging boss fights.

**Highlights:** New elven towers and troops, 8 specialized tower upgrades with 18 abilities, 16 legendary heroes to train and upgrade, 30 new enemy types and epic boss battles, 70+ achievements and three difficulty modes, Offline play capability

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reg'son | $1.99 | one-time |
| Prince Denas | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bravebark | $4.99 | one-time |
| Xin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vez'nan | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Faustus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bruce | $4.99 | one-time |
| Faustus | $6.99 | one-time |
| Phoenix | $6.99 | one-time |
| Wilbur | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Balanced towers and heroes
- 💎 Great visuals and art style
- 🤩 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Unique and creative levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for heroes
- 🕰️ Slow progression without paid heroes
- 🤏 Small screen size on mobile devices
- 🔇 Audio issues on newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Save data disappearing
- Unresponsive controls
- Crashes on certain levels
- Purchased heroes not working

**Requested features**

- More free hero unlocks
- Ability to adjust game speed
- Improved save/load functionality
- Full screen support for tablets
- Expanded end-game content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Worms3 free?

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

### Is Kingdom Rush Origins TD free?

Kingdom Rush Origins TD costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Worms3 or Kingdom Rush Origins TD?

Kingdom Rush Origins TD is rated higher. Worms3 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while Kingdom Rush Origins TD averages 4.9 from 14K ratings.

### Do Worms3 or Kingdom Rush Origins TD have ads?

Kingdom Rush Origins TD shows ads; Worms3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Worms3 or Kingdom Rush Origins TD?

Worms3 ships an update monthly, and Kingdom Rush Origins TD every 2 months. Most recently, Worms3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Kingdom Rush Origins TD on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Worms3 or Kingdom Rush Origins TD?

Worms3 currently peaks at #80 in the App Store charts, and Kingdom Rush Origins TD at #43. 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.*