# This Means WAR! vs Pocket Army

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Army at 4.8 against This Means WAR!'s 3.6. Pocket Army also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (68% vs 48%). This Means WAR!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. This Means WAR! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pocket Army asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pocket Army holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Army has 2.6K ratings behind it against 392, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of This Means WAR!'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Pocket Army's.

This Means WAR! ships an update every 6 weeks, Pocket Army every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | This Means WAR! | Pocket Army |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (392 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-means-war/id641387028/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-army/id1480404481/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 392 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | **68.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 143 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TapZen, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/854208217) | [Vitalii Sidorov](https://appshunter.io/developer/666338808) |

## What reviewers say

### This Means WAR!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-means-war/id641387028)

Engage in modern combat by deploying tanks, troops, and aircraft to destroy enemy bases and armies. This strategy game offers both an epic campaign and online multiplayer battles for global competition and resource acquisition.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous base and army attacks, Strategic base building, Expandable army with 13 unit types, Online multiplayer battles, Epic campaign mode, Alliance formation and tournaments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Power Cells | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Day Membership | $2.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Power Cells. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Power Cells | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Day Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Power Cells | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Day Membership | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box of Power Cells | $24.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Power Cells | $49.99 | one-time |
| Warehouse full of Power Cells | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🚀 Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
- 🤖 Unbalanced matchmaking
- 🔒 Lack of customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Login and sync issues
- Troops getting stuck or behaving erratically
- Incorrect resource loss/gain after battles

**Requested features**

- More defensive buildings
- Ability to edit base layout
- Faster upgrade times
- Alliance chat and coordination features
- New game modes and content updates


### Pocket Army

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-army/id1480404481)

Build and expand your base, research upgrades, and command a massive army of hundreds of units. Engage in strategic battles to destroy enemy units and their base.

**Highlights:** Gather hundreds of units, Unlock new infantry and equipment, Build and upgrade your base, Conduct research and improvements, Destroy enemy units and bases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💎 Good prototype of game
- 🎮 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🔇 Lack of sound/music
- 🔒 No option to disable ads
- 🤖 Impossible levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing/crashing
- Levels not progressing properly
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- More units and operations
- Prestige system
- Ability to keep army between levels
- Zoom functionality
- Player-vs-player battles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is This Means WAR! free?

This Means WAR! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pocket Army free?

Pocket Army is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, This Means WAR! or Pocket Army?

Pocket Army is rated higher. This Means WAR! averages 3.6 out of 5 from 392 ratings, while Pocket Army averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do This Means WAR! or Pocket Army have ads?

Pocket Army shows ads; This Means WAR! does not.

### Which is updated more often, This Means WAR! or Pocket Army?

This Means WAR! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pocket Army every 3 weeks. Most recently, This Means WAR! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pocket Army on November 7, 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.*