Comparison

Mania vs Worm Battle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mania

This magazine app delivers the latest trends in gaming, movies, music, celebrities, and toys for kids aged 7-15. It offers extensive coverage of anime and allows users to purchase back issues or subscribe to future releases.

Highlights
  • Gaming, movie, and music news
  • Celebrity and toy updates
  • Extensive anime coverage
  • Purchase back issues
  • Auto-renewing subscriptions
Features
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Mania is the coolest magazine targeting kids aged 7 to 15. Mania is cheeky, cool and in the know - just like our readers are! Mania understands that its readers are key influencers in the playground and at home - Mania keeps them up to date with what is hot in gaming, movies, music, celebrities and latest toy releases. Mania also has the broadest coverage of Anime in the Australian market. Back issues and future issues are available for purchase within the App. Future issues are also available through the following auto-renewing subscription: • 1 Year (12 Issues) at AU$29.99 The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it, and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. This subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. You may turn off auto-renewing subscriptions by going to your user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. Privacy Policy: http://www.nextmedia.com.au/next-media-privacy-statement.html Terms of Use: http://www.nextmedia.com.au/next-media-terms-and-conditions.html

About

Worm Battle

Engage in strategic turn-based combat across diverse maps with customizable worm teams. Unleash unique worm abilities and a variety of weapons to outsmart opponents in multiplayer or solo battles.

Highlights
  • Customizable worm teams
  • Diverse and challenging maps
  • Unique worm abilities
  • Variety of weapons
  • Multiplayer and AI battles
  • Strategic gameplay
Features
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From the depths of space to the frozen wonderland of the North Pole, prepare yourself for an epic battle against enemies like never before. Сreate your own custom teams and challenge your friends or AI bots in intense battles. Unleash your strategic skills and outsmart your opponents in this exhilarating multiplayer experience. Here's why you should join us: MAPS Select from a variety of captivating environments and assemble your dream team. Each map offers unique advantages and challenges, ensuring every battle is a thrilling adventure. WORMS All have their own special abilities and skills. Find the perfect match for your playstyle and unleash their full potential on the battlefield. WEAPON Experiment with different combinations and strategies to find the perfect balance between offense and defense. Whether you prefer battling solo or teaming up with friends, it gives you endless hours of addictive fun. Good luck, and may victory be yours! https://vortexlabsapps.com/privacy https://vortexlabsapps.com/tos

Screenshots

Mania2 screens
Worm Battle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mania at 50% against Worm Battle's 7%. Mania also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Worm Battle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mania sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $21.49 per year and Worm Battle sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mania ships an update every 8 months, Worm Battle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mania versus Worm Battle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManiaWorm Battle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.1 (227 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better7.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—227 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB184 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernextmedia Pty LtdVortex Labs

Customer experience

Mania

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Worm Battle

All ratings227 ratings
Positive51.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative45.4%
Written reviews295 reviews
Positive7.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative90.8%

Bugs and requests

Mania

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Worm Battle

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes
  • Controls are unresponsive or buggy
  • Camera movement is restricted
  • Gravity issues after updates
  • Unable to close subscription screen
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  • Accidental purchases due to pop-ups

Requested features

8 requests
  • Be upfront about pricing
  • Provide a truly free version
  • Improve game mechanics and controls
  • Add more weapons and maps to free version
  • Explain game modes better
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  • Fix bugs and crashes
  • Remove intrusive ads
  • Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscriptions

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mania

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year$21.491 Year
One-time9
  • October 2013 of Mania$1.99
  • January 2014 of Mania$1.99
  • December 2013 of Mania$1.99
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  • November 2013 of Mania$1.99
  • July 2013 of Mania$1.99
  • June 2013 of Mania$1.99
  • Special 2013 of Mania$1.99
  • May 2013 of Mania$1.99
  • April 2013 of Mania$1.99
11 purchases

Worm Battle

Subscriptions8
  • Commando set - Shooting terror7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • 1 Week Subscription7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • 1 Month Subscription + Trial3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Month Subscription$9.991 Month
  • 1 Week Subscription$9.997 Days
  • 1 Month Subscription$19.991 Month
  • 2-Month Subscription3 Days trial$39.992 Months
One-time3
  • Bazooka$3.99
  • Full Pack$5.99
  • Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is Mania free?
Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Worm Battle free?
Worm Battle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mania or Worm Battle have ads?
Worm Battle shows ads; Mania does not.
Which is updated more often, Mania or Worm Battle?
Mania ships an update every 8 months, and Worm Battle every 2 months. Most recently, Mania was updated on September 2, 2026 and Worm Battle on September 21, 2026.

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