# Army Tycoon vs War Master

Army Tycoon and War Master both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of War Master's written reviews are positive against 44% of Army Tycoon's. Army Tycoon's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 425). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Army Tycoon sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and War Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Army Tycoon against 4.9 for War Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Army Tycoon has 2.7K ratings behind it against 425, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Army Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 100% of War Master's.

Army Tycoon ships an update every 3 weeks, War Master every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Army Tycoon | War Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/army-tycoonidle-base/id6478149053/reviews)** | [4.9 (425 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-master-strategy-battle/id6741567652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 425 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 367 MB | 278 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HOT GAMES CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652276308) | [NESE DIGITAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794725214) |

## What reviewers say

### Army Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/army-tycoonidle-base/id6478149053)

Build and manage a military base, training recruits into elite special forces. Expand your army, upgrade facilities, and earn idle profits to become an empire tycoon. Engage in battles and complete missions.

**Highlights:** Build training facilities, Rally and train military units, Hire professional instructors, Earn idle funds and profits, Expand military empire, Complete battle missions

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip for week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Great deals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Novice gift pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Builder1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rich gift pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Activity Battlepass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Firstpay Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| BattlePass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Instructor Box Gift Bag | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads Permanently | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast build
- 👍 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Infirmary issue
- 💰 Pay to win
- 🔍 Cluttered UI
- 🔒 Lack of support
- 🔄 Inconsistent updates

**Reported bugs**

- Infirmary stalling
- Offline managers not working
- Power room upgrade issue
- Rewards not working
- Troop upgrade issues

**Requested features**

- Improve event rewards
- Add obstacle course back
- Simplify UI
- Fix power room issue


### War Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-master-strategy-battle/id6741567652)

Gather oil to power a mysterious machine and earn rewards. Build and merge troops, vehicles, and artillery to battle terrorists, defend your base, and compete in tournaments. Upgrade your army to steal resources from other players.

**Highlights:** Gather oil and spin machine for rewards, Merge and upgrade troops, vehicles, and artillery, Battle terrorists and free lands, Defend military camp from raids, Compete in daily tournaments, Steal other players' resources

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Green Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP Gem Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15 Days Gold Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Green Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Steel Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Green Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Green Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Army Tycoon free?

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

### Is War Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Army Tycoon or War Master?

Army Tycoon is rated higher. Army Tycoon averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while War Master averages 4.9 from 425 ratings.

### Do Army Tycoon or War Master have ads?

Both Army Tycoon and War Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Army Tycoon or War Master?

Army Tycoon ships an update every 3 weeks, and War Master every 5 weeks. Most recently, Army Tycoon was updated on November 4, 2026 and War Master on November 4, 2026.

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