# War.app vs World Empire

The clearest difference is rating: War.app at 4.8 against World Empire's 4.3. War.app also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 512). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. War.app sells 34 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and World Empire sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

War.app holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 512 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of War.app's written reviews are positive against 63% of World Empire's.

War.app ships an update every 4 weeks, World Empire every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | War.app | World Empire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warapp/id597467995/reviews)** | [4.3 (512 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-empire/id1594641621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 512 |
| Positive reviews | **65.7% of reviews** | 63.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 283 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Randy Ficker](https://appshunter.io/developer/597467998) | [Eran Gindi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594641623) |

## What reviewers say

### War.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warapp/id597467995)

Engage in strategic turn-based warfare on thousands of community-created maps. Enjoy fair play with no pay-to-win mechanics, and compete against players worldwide or tackle challenging single-player levels. Customize your experience with flexible settings and a variety of in-game cards.

**Highlights:** No pay-to-win, Single-player and multi-player modes, Cross-platform play, Asynchronous games, Customizable game settings, Thousands of community maps, Clans and tournaments

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

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Idle Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Day Against Nuclear Tests | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mother's Day Sale | $3.99 | one-time |
| Father's Day | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Camp | $9.99 | one-time |
| Out of School Sale | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spring Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Winter Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cyber Monday Sale | $9.99 | one-time |
| Summer Solstice Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Strategy Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Maps Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| World Environment Day Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| January Jumpstart Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| New Years Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| World Kindness Day Sale | $14.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| International Day of Peace | $14.99 | one-time |
| World Chess Day Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Day of Human Space Flight | $19.99 | one-time |
| World Water Day Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Summer Sale | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Coins | $23.99 | one-time |
| Valentine's Day Sale | $29.99 | one-time |
| Auto Artifact Swapper | $34.99 | one-time |
| Thanksgiving Sale | $39.99 | one-time |
| Birthday Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $46.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great strategy game
- 💡 Customizable maps and settings
- 🚀 Minimal ads
- 👍 Challenging AI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Unresponsive UI
- 🐛 Difficulty balancing issues
- 🔋 Performance issues on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when playing cards
- Progress loss after updates
- Unresponsive controls
- Map loading issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved map editor on mobile
- Pass and play local multiplayer
- Clan/team features on mobile
- Difficulty settings


### World Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-empire/id1594641621)

Lead a nation to global dominance in this turn-based strategy game. Utilize diplomacy, economic power, and military might to conquer rivals and build a supreme empire. Features realistic world conditions and an intelligent AI for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Turn-Based Strategy, Global Empire Building, Real-World Conditions, Intelligent AI, Multiplayer Options, Extensive Weaponry

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Copper package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold package | $13.99 | one-time |
| Platinum package | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun country conquest simulator
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good boredom killer
- 👍 Detailed and strategic
- 👍 Potential for improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🐛 Broken features after updates
- 🔍 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 💰 Too many in-app purchases required

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing troops
- Broken purchase/token system
- Constant update prompts despite being updated
- Inability to attack neighboring countries
- Rebels taking over entire world

**Requested features**

- More free gameplay options
- Ability to watch ads for rewards
- Option to disable nuclear/ballistic weapons
- Improved map and graphics
- Better country data accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is War.app free?

War.app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is World Empire free?

World Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, War.app or World Empire?

War.app is rated higher. War.app averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while World Empire averages 4.3 from 512 ratings.

### Do War.app or World Empire have ads?

World Empire shows ads; War.app does not.

### Which is updated more often, War.app or World Empire?

War.app ships an update every 4 weeks, and World Empire every 5 weeks. Most recently, War.app was updated on October 14, 2026 and World Empire on October 10, 2026.

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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.*