# Warshovel vs Glory Frontline

The clearest difference is rating: Warshovel at 4.7 against Glory Frontline's 3.8. Warshovel also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (81% vs 64%). Glory Frontline's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Warshovel sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Glory Frontline sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Warshovel holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Warshovel has 735 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Warshovel's written reviews are positive against 64% of Glory Frontline's.

Warshovel ships an update every 2 weeks, Glory Frontline every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Warshovel | Glory Frontline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (735 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warshovel-idle-rpg/id6448621270/reviews)** | [3.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glory-frontline/id6745921732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **735** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 64.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 185 MB | 443 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kamil Rykowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107274748) | [北京心智互动科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1305792801) |

## What reviewers say

### Warshovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warshovel-idle-rpg/id6448621270)

Embark on an idle RPG adventure in a vast fantasy world. Master crafting, customize your hero with elemental skills, and build a thriving town. Engage in guild battles and trade with players in a real-time marketplace.

**Highlights:** Explore a vast fantasy world, Master six crafting masteries, Equip and customize your hero, Master elemental skills, Join or create a guild, Real-time player marketplace, Build and upgrade your town

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pack | $4.99 | per month |
| Starter Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jar of Crystals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Stack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Basket of Crystals | $22.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Barrel | $44.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Box | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Immersive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Offline collection of resources
- 👍 Accessible for blind players
- 👍 Frequent updates and fixes
- 👍 Large-scale trading system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Frustrating crystal spin/wait mechanics
- 🔍 Minimal sound effects
- 🔍 Character customization not accessible for blind players
- 🔍 Offline timer issues

**Reported bugs**

- Dungeon feature not working
- Offline timer inaccuracies

**Requested features**

- Self-direct training with other players
- Increased sound effects and audio feedback
- Improved character customization accessibility


### Glory Frontline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glory-frontline/id6745921732)

Engage in futuristic warfare with advanced command dashboards and holographic combat simulations. Battle through challenging deep-sea invasions and treacherous fortresses, collecting divine relics and competing for glory. Recruit allies and earn rewards in this evolving battlefield.

**Highlights:** Holographic combat sandtables, Deep-sea invasion battles, Cataclysm Fortress survival mode, Divine Relics treasure hunting, Ally recruitment system, First recharge diamond reset

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Diamonds. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| 680 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1280 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Enjoyable game
- 💡 Good ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤕 Finger fatigue from constant shooting
- 🎮 Difficult controls, especially for turning and using items
- 🗣️ Cluttered global chat with no translation

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with monthly/weekly pass activation and rewards
- Weapon switching problems and inability to progress past certain levels
- Login and account creation problems

**Requested features**

- External keyboard or controller support
- Separate language channels or real-time translation for global chat
- Adjustable difficulty levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Warshovel free?

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

### Is Glory Frontline free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Warshovel or Glory Frontline?

Warshovel is rated higher. Warshovel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 735 ratings, while Glory Frontline averages 3.8 from 48 ratings.

### Do Warshovel or Glory Frontline have ads?

Warshovel shows ads; Glory Frontline does not.

### Which is updated more often, Warshovel or Glory Frontline?

Warshovel ships an update every 2 weeks, and Glory Frontline every 3 months. Most recently, Warshovel was updated on November 12, 2026 and Glory Frontline on November 11, 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.*