Comparison

War Board Game vs RunKnights

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

Head to head
About

War Board Game

Engage in turn-based strategic combat with multiple game modes. Earn growth points to advance through stages and unlock new challenges. A free version offers limited access to early stages.

Highlights
  • Turn-based combat
  • Six distinct game modes
  • Growth point acquisition
  • Stage progression system
  • Retro simulation graphics
Features
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- It is a war game of a turn system. 6 game mode following, # Field battle # Breakthrough # Defence Line # Castle Attack # Castle Defense # Total War * The free version can play only three stages. After purchase and clear the [Easy] stage, it advances to the [Normal] stage. - It is growth point acquisition at a stage clear or general unit defeat. - Please refer to the help of each screen for fine rules.

About

RunKnights

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Did you know that running can also train your brain? Exercise like running isn’t just good for your body—it’s also great for your brain. It can boost memory, reduce the risk of dementia, and offer even more mental benefits. But let's face it—sticking with exercise is hard. It’s boring, it doesn’t last, and doing it alone can feel impossible. That’s where **RunKnights** comes in! RunKnights is a training game app designed to help you enjoy and stick with exercise. Train your Knights by running or walking, build the ultimate team, and take down the squishy, fat-based monsters called **Bunipuni** that plague the world! Key Features - Your Knights won’t be born, grow, or fight unless you move (run or walk). → Makes exercise something to look forward to! - View your workout history with detailed graphs → See your progress and stay motivated! - Team system for shared progress → It’s easier to stay committed with friends! - Chaotic 14 vs. 14 battles! → Surprisingly fun gameplay! - Includes a ranking feature! → Show off how hard you’ve worked! Download now and start a journey where running becomes something you actually enjoy!

Screenshots

War Board Game4 screens
RunKnights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: War Board Game at none against RunKnights's shown. War Board Game also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). RunKnights's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. War Board Game sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and RunKnights sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

War Board Game ships an update every 6 months, RunKnights fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
War Board Game versus RunKnights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWar Board GameRunKnights
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB128 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerenaksoft.comkatsumi kobayashi

In-app purchases

7 purchases

War Board Game

One-time7
  • Soldier drill (Unit degree +10)$0.29
  • Command interval shortening$0.29
  • Fort (Spear:5,000)$0.29
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  • Conscription (Enemy on map)$0.29
  • Scouting (Unit power +1,000)$0.99
  • Replacement (power +8,000)$0.99
  • Access more stage$0.99
4 purchases

RunKnights

Subscriptions2
  • Switch-On Pass (3 Months)$1.993 Months
  • Switch-On Pass (1 Year)$6.991 Year
One-time2
  • Knight Box Expansion (+10)$0.99
  • Knight Box Expansion (+50)$3.99

Questions

Is War Board Game free?
War Board Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RunKnights free?
RunKnights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do War Board Game or RunKnights have ads?
RunKnights shows ads; War Board Game does not.
Which is updated more often, War Board Game or RunKnights?
War Board Game ships an update every 6 months, and RunKnights fortnightly. Most recently, War Board Game was updated on October 16, 2026 and RunKnights on October 12, 2026.

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