# Machines at War 3 RTS vs Parabellum

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Machines at War 3 RTS at 89% against Parabellum's 24%. Machines at War 3 RTS also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (666 vs 7). Parabellum's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $6.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Machines at War 3 RTS costs $6.99 and Parabellum $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Machines at War 3 RTS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Machines at War 3 RTS has 666 ratings behind it against 7, 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 24% of Parabellum's.

Machines at War 3 RTS ships an update every 4 months, Parabellum daily. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Machines at War 3 RTS | Parabellum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (666 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machines-at-war-3-rts/id646436754/reviews)** | [2.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parabellum-siege-of-legends/id6742179746/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **666** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 23.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 187 MB | 459 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +17 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Isotope 244](https://appshunter.io/developer/370559105) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### Machines at War 3 RTS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machines-at-war-3-rts/id646436754)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Submarines moving onto land
- Berthas obsessively attacking shields
- Units not obeying attack orders
- AI building walls for no reason

**Requested features**

- Add more units and factions
- Improve AI difficulty
- Implement a map creator mode
- Add zoom functionality
- Introduce a sandbox mode


### Parabellum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parabellum-siege-of-legends/id6742179746)

Build a city, manage resources, and raise a powerful army to defend your kingdom and attack enemies. Engage in strategic battles, explore a rich story with multiple heroes, and experience a unique artistic direction.

**Highlights:** Play as multiple heroes, Build and expand city, Develop economy and manage resources, Form and lead large armies, Engage in strategic battles, Complete varied missions, Unique artistic direction and soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Passion
- 🎨 Great art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Awful controls
- 🤯 Unplayable due to glitches
- 🤔 Uninspired story and dialogue
- 🔢 Unbalanced units

**Reported bugs**

- Units not responding properly
- Camera scrolling issues
- Incorrect battle results

**Requested features**

- Save progress during levels
- Endless mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Machines at War 3 RTS free?

Machines at War 3 RTS costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Parabellum free?

Parabellum costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Machines at War 3 RTS or Parabellum?

Machines at War 3 RTS is rated higher. Machines at War 3 RTS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 666 ratings, while Parabellum averages 2.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do Machines at War 3 RTS or Parabellum have ads?

Neither Machines at War 3 RTS nor Parabellum shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Machines at War 3 RTS or Parabellum?

Machines at War 3 RTS ships an update every 4 months, and Parabellum daily. Most recently, Machines at War 3 RTS was updated on September 21, 2026 and Parabellum on September 21, 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.*