Comparison

The Wars II Evolution vs Dope Wars 1987

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

Head to head
About

The Wars II Evolution

Guide humanity's evolution from the stone age to future space wars. Strategize your attacks and defenses to destroy enemy bases across nine distinct levels. Upgrade units and buildings to gain a tactical advantage and achieve victory.

Highlights
  • Evolutionary progression through ages
  • Base destruction gameplay
  • Strategic defense and attack
  • Unit and building upgrades
  • Nine unique levels
  • Super weapon usage
Features
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From the depths of the stone age to space wars of the future, walk all the way of the evolution of mankind and defeat the enemies in the new game, “The Wars 2 Evolution”. At the first glance, the idea of the game is simple and trivial – to destroy the enemy’s base. But it may not be as easy as it seems. To successfully accomplish the mission, you must think as a military strategist. Choose your game tactics at each level and age. And only the right balance between defense and attack will give you a chance to win. Engage super weapons and gain a tactical advantage over the enemy. Destroy the enemy’s units and wipe the enemy’s base. For that, you will gain the knowledge for studying units and buildings of the next age. The gold obtained along the course of the game can be spent on valiant soldiers who would not let you down in battle and on weapons for defending your base. The faster you gather all the knowledge and move on to the next age, the better are your chances to be the first who delivers the crushing blow to the enemy. But hurry up, the enemy is not standing still either and is preparing an insidious plan to wipe your base. Remember, each age has its unique attack units, defense weapons and special weapons of mass destruction, using which you can cause a significant damage to the enemy. Complete all nine levels of the game to become a “Master of War”.

About

Dope Wars 1987

Experience a classic text-based economic strategy game set in the 1980s. Buy and sell goods in a dynamic urban market, outsmarting rivals and officials to build your empire. Can you thrive in the gritty underworld of 1987?

Highlights
  • Text-based gameplay
  • Economic strategy simulation
  • Fluctuating market prices
  • Urban underworld setting
  • Character interaction
Features
Currently charting
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Relive the 80s with this updated remake of the classic text-based economic strategy game. Navigate a treacherous urban landscape, buying and selling goods at fluctuating prices to maximize your profits. Outwit shady characters and corrupt officials as you scheme your way to the top. Do you have what it takes to survive in the gritty underworld of '87?

Screenshots

The Wars II Evolution4 screens
Dope Wars 19874 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dope Wars 1987 at 4.4 against The Wars II Evolution's 1.7. Dope Wars 1987 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). The Wars II Evolution's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). On ads, 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

The Wars II Evolution costs $1.99 and Dope Wars 1987 $0.99 up front. The Wars II Evolution sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Dope Wars 1987 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dope Wars 1987 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of The Wars II Evolution's written reviews are positive against 55% of Dope Wars 1987's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Wars II Evolution ships an update monthly, Dope Wars 1987 every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
The Wars II Evolution versus Dope Wars 1987: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Wars II EvolutionDope Wars 1987
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating1.7 (6 ratings)4.4 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.5% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings619 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#194 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB63 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperApp HoldingsTempest Press

Customer experience

The Wars II Evolution

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral9.3%
Negative44.2%

Dope Wars 1987

All ratings19 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral27.3%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

The Wars II Evolution

One-time3
  • 50000 Starter Pack$1.99
  • 150000 Pile of Gold$2.99
  • 500000 Gold Rush$3.99
None

Dope Wars 1987

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Wars II Evolution free?
The Wars II Evolution costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Dope Wars 1987 free?
Dope Wars 1987 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Wars II Evolution or Dope Wars 1987?
Dope Wars 1987 is rated higher. The Wars II Evolution averages 1.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Dope Wars 1987 averages 4.4 from 19 ratings.
Do The Wars II Evolution or Dope Wars 1987 have ads?
Neither The Wars II Evolution nor Dope Wars 1987 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Wars II Evolution or Dope Wars 1987?
The Wars II Evolution ships an update monthly, and Dope Wars 1987 every 3 days. Most recently, The Wars II Evolution was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dope Wars 1987 on October 24, 2026.

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