Comparison

Machines at War 3 RTS vs War Planet Online

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

Head to head
About

Machines at War 3 RTS

Engage in real-time strategy with a compelling 21-mission campaign and unlimited skirmishes. Build over 130 unit types, deploy diverse forces, and battle friends in online multiplayer. Experience a story of missing scientists and secret technology.

Highlights
  • Build over 130 unit types
  • 21 campaign missions
  • Unlimited random map skirmishes
  • Online multiplayer combat
  • Seven RTS mega units
  • Infantry, aircraft, naval, and ground forces
Features
Currently charting
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"This game is epic" - iDownloadBlog "Easily one of the smoothest playing RTS experiences that can be had on the iPhone" - 148Apps Play 21 campaign missions with an intriguing story in this real time strategy game, build over 130 different types of units and technologies, enjoy unlimited random map skirmishes with many customizable settings, dominate in network multiplayer with friends! "This control scheme really shines" - Pocket Tactics "Machines at War 3 is all about the action, and the game coats it in an engaging 21-mission campaign with unique objectives." - Mac|Life "Machines at War 3 is an example of how to make touch screen controls work for an RTS game." - 148Apps "Every fibre screams homage to the retro RTS games we grew up on" - Gamegrin "Normally you can't access beard tech like that until the end of the the tree." - Pocket Tactics Features: • Build over 130 different types of units and technologies • Rescue the Omicron Initiative in 21 missions • Play unlimited random map skirmishes • Conquer four friends in online multiplayer combat • Dominate with seven awesome RTS mega units • Deploy a full arsenal of infantry, aircraft, naval, and ground forces The story: You investigate a secluded military lab and find something horribly wrong! All of the scientists are missing and the facility is ransacked. Years of research and top secret classified experiments are no where to be found. The missing scientists, known as the Omicron Initiative, are responsible for developing new technologies. The only clue to their disappearance is a mysterious text message reading "we were forced to do it". The team's disappearance threatens the secrecy of it's research, which could potentially put your country into a chaotic panic. Now there's only one person who can rescue the Omicron Initiative and protect its secret technology from falling into the wrong hands. In 21 real time strategy missions you'll race across the world to find out who, or what, is responsible for the team's disappearance. You'll command and conquer over 130 different types of RTS units ranging from infantry and ships to giant modern mega units. After honing your skills in the campaign, fire up a random map and experience insane real time strategy battles! Choose your nation and test your mettle in online multiplayer or conquer some AI opponents offline. Many adjustable options ensure every game is unique. Want to play with only ground units? Make the victory condition the death of a specific unit? The options are limitless! It's time to arm up and get in the war! Behind the Game: Hello, my name is James, I'm an indie developer and programmed 100% of Machines at War 3 over the last two and a half years! It was quite the undertaking and I almost gave up several times, but through bad times and good, I'm excited this real time strategy game is done! I hope you enjoy it and if so please let me know, sometimes when things are tough an email or review from a customer really helps. Game on! It reminds many real time strategy gamers of command and conquer, starfront, and similar RTS elements as modern war, and war of nations. Press Reviews: "Machines at War 3 has a variety unmatched by other RTS titles." - Nizulo "The number of units that can be created is staggering" - Armchair General "It's incredibly easy to get into, thanks to easy to set up games and straightforward gameplay." - Joyviews "An assault helicopter above, exploding, and a little trooper in a teal jumpsuit parachuting out. Maybe a nice visual touch in another game. Here? Well, shucks to that 'copter. You've got another pair of boots on the ground and a forward position to secure." - Pocket Tactics

About

War Planet Online

Engage in a global real-time strategy war game. Build a custom base, assemble a modern army, and form alliances to conquer cities on a real-world map. Command troops, research technology, and strategize for world domination.

Highlights
  • Real-world map for global conquest
  • Customizable base building
  • Assemble modern warfare army
  • Form alliances with other players
  • Research new technologies
  • Command and conquer key cities
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When the entire world is at war, bold generals rise to the challenge by bringing out the big guns. Take action in the most exciting MMO real-time strategy game! Build your own custom base to form the backbone of your defense and to survive your enemies’ assault. Then stockpile troops, tanks, helicopters, and other weapons of modern warfare and march your army across a real-world map unlike any other multiplayer military game you’ve seen. Form an alliance with other players to expand your battle capabilities, and launch a global assault using intricate, real-time strategy to command and conquer. Take over key cities like New York, Paris, Tokyo and more to gain influence over your region, and eventually become a superpower that can issue orders that affect the entire world. But the stronger you become, the more of a target you become, so prepare for battle after battle in this nonstop game of war! **GAME FEATURES** AN EXPANSIVE WORLD ► War Planet Online is the only MMO military game to pit players against each other on a massive real-world map. ► Play with thousands of RTS players from around the world that can become members of your alliance, or the next target of your guns. ► Talk with friends and foes alike in the Global Chat as you plot your real-time strategy. ► Discover key cities across the map that grant unique bonuses to their controlling alliance. CUSTOM DESTRUCTION ► Order the construction of base buildings for defense and production. ► Amass a fully battle-ready army by combining your troops, tanks, artillery guns and air support for your own style of modern warfare. ► Recruit the best Commanders you can find to lead your army on each assault, and maximize your power to command and conquer. ► Commander Add-Ons even let you customize your Commanders with powerful new skills and bonuses. ► Conduct research to unlock new technology. Each discovery powers up your battle game plan, be it more powerful tanks, stronger defense, an accelerated economy, or your own custom mix. ► Craft a variety of gear and upgrades for your guns and other tools of modern warfare. RTS ACTION ► Order your army to battle anywhere around the massive real-world map. ► Coordinate with your alliance to call for backup during battle and maximize the destruction of each assault. ► Survive the constant action of a never-ending, real-time, multiplayer strategy game! RULE THE WORLD ► The World HQ is the heart of the conflict! All players will work together to construct it... while simultaneously vying to control it. ► Vote for a World President or Dictator! Each gets to issue orders that reshape the overall nature of the game's strategy. ► Launch your own Orbital Command, a space station from which alliance leaders can unleash powerful effects across large sections of the global map. ► Cross-World Conflicts pit your world against enemies from different worlds! THE EVOLUTION OF WAR GAMES ► War is always evolving, and new units and gear for your Commanders are added with every update! ► As your World HQ grows, the world itself changes with it, unlocking new features for all players, and new strategies to learn and master. ► Seasonal events bring fresh new Renegades into the battle for you to march against. There’s no time to lose, General! Download War Planet Online and join the ultimate MMO strategy game experience! _____________________________________________ Visit our official site at http://gmlft.co/website_EN Check out the new blog at http://gmlft.co/central Don't forget to follow us on social media: Facebook: http://gmlft.co/SNS_FB_EN Twitter: http://gmlft.co/SNS_TW_EN Instagram: http://gmlft.co/GL_SNS_IG YouTube: http://gmlft.co/GL_SNS_YT This app allows you to purchase virtual items within the app. Terms of use : http://www.gameloft.com/conditions/ Terms of Use: http://www.gameloft.com/en/conditions-of-use Privacy Policy: http://www.gameloft.com/en/privacy-notice End-User License Agreement: http://www.gameloft.com/en/eula

Screenshots

Machines at War 3 RTS4 screens
War Planet Online4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: War Planet Online at Free against Machines at War 3 RTS's $6.99. War Planet Online also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 666). Machines at War 3 RTS's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 52%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On 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

War Planet Online is free to download; Machines at War 3 RTS costs $6.99 up front. War Planet Online sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Machines at War 3 RTS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Machines at War 3 RTS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: War Planet Online has 9.1K ratings behind it against 666, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Machines at War 3 RTS's written reviews are positive against 52% of War Planet Online's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Machines at War 3 RTS ships an update every 4 months, War Planet Online monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Machines at War 3 RTS versus War Planet Online: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMachines at War 3 RTSWar Planet Online
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (666 ratings) — better4.5 (9.1K ratings)
Positive reviews89.2% of reviews — better51.9% of reviews
Number of ratings6669.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#194 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB1.4 GB
Age rating+1712+
DeveloperIsotope 244Gameloft

Customer experience

Machines at War 3 RTS

All ratings666 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative8.5%

War Planet Online

All ratings9,066 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews391 reviews
Positive51.9%
Neutral9.7%
Negative38.4%

User reviews

Machines at War 3 RTS

From 666 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple to learn and get right to the strategy
  • 👍 Flexible for experience
  • 👍 Tons of fun
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Great strategy and tactics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🐛 AI could be more challenging
  • 🐛 Unit control and formation issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues on newer devices
  • 🐛 Multiplayer not working for some users

War Planet Online

From 9.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Unique strategy elements
  • 🚀 Diverse faction system
  • 👍 Engaging real-time battles

Room to improve

  • 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🐛 Frequent server issues
  • 🔒 Poor customer support
  • 🔒 Account security concerns
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

Machines at War 3 RTS

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Game crashes on startup
  • Submarines moving onto land
  • Berthas obsessively attacking shields
  • Units not obeying attack orders
  • AI building walls for no reason
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  • Email/login screen issues
  • Compatibility problems on iPhone X

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more units and factions
  • Improve AI difficulty
  • Implement a map creator mode
  • Add zoom functionality
  • Introduce a sandbox mode
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  • Expand the campaign mode
  • Add local multiplayer support
  • Improve unit control and formation

War Planet Online

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Troops disappearing after battles
  • Inability to delete account and start fresh
  • Inconsistent performance after updates
  • Teleportation and scouting features not working as intended

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to switch worlds/servers
  • Improve faction cooperation features
  • Implement better balance between free-to-play and paying players
  • Fix bugs and glitches causing server disconnects

In-app purchases

None

Machines at War 3 RTS

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

War Planet Online

One-time10
  • Exclusive Mini Bundle$0.99
  • Monthly Card$4.99
  • Battle Pass$9.99
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  • Super Builder Pack 4$49.99
  • Super Builder Pack 5$99.99
  • Epic Battle Pack 5$99.99
  • Commander Bundle 5$99.99
  • Super Sale$99.99
  • Play and Win!$99.99
  • Exclusive Player Offer$99.99

Questions

Is Machines at War 3 RTS free?
Machines at War 3 RTS costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is War Planet Online free?
War Planet Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Machines at War 3 RTS or War Planet Online?
Machines at War 3 RTS is rated higher. Machines at War 3 RTS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 666 ratings, while War Planet Online averages 4.5 from 9.1K ratings.
Do Machines at War 3 RTS or War Planet Online have ads?
War Planet Online shows ads; Machines at War 3 RTS does not.
Which is updated more often, Machines at War 3 RTS or War Planet Online?
Machines at War 3 RTS ships an update every 4 months, and War Planet Online monthly. Most recently, Machines at War 3 RTS was updated on September 21, 2026 and War Planet Online on September 24, 2026.

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