# Fate War vs Resident Evil Survival Unit

The clearest difference is chart position: Resident Evil Survival Unit at #104 against Fate War's unranked. Fate War's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 6K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fate War sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Resident Evil Survival Unit 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 — 4.6 for Fate War against 4.6 for Resident Evil Survival Unit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 6K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 63% positive.

Fate War ships an update every 9 days, Resident Evil Survival Unit every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fate War | Resident Evil Survival Unit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fate-war/id6737294814/reviews) | **[4.6 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resident-evil-survival-unit/id6744668327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 6K |
| Positive reviews | 62.6% of reviews | **62.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#104** |
| Size | 2.1 GB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 12+ |
| Developer | [IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1303288190) | [Aniplex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/884966694) |

## What reviewers say

### Fate War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fate-war/id6737294814)

Lead survivors in a mythical world ravaged by monsters and calamities. Build a thriving settlement, manage citizens, and engage in tactical battles to reclaim lost power. Customize your tribe and explore an open world with roguelike mechanics.

**Highlights:** City-building and management, Switchable landscape/portrait modes, Dynamic environments with seasons, Tactical turn-based combat, Unique auction system for development, Extensive cosmetic customization, Roguelike open-world exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Bestseller Bundle A | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bestseller Bundle B | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bestseller Bundle D | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bestseller Bundle E | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bestseller Bundle F | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bestseller Bundle G | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bestseller Bundle J | $49.99 | one-time |
| Bestseller Bundle L | $99.99 | one-time |
| Bestseller Bundle M | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Straight to the point gameplay
- 👍 Rewarding and fun survival strategy game
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and water physics
- 🎮 Solid kingdom builder with good depth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs like pink color around buildings
- 📱 No landscape mode support
- 💰 Rampant monetization with buffs, currency packs, and event stamina
- 📢 Constant scrolling announcements about other players' progress
- 🤖 Overuse of AI-generated visuals and cutscenes

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Game resets quest progress when logging out and back in

**Requested features**

- Add tribal assist to unit recruitment
- Ability to change text size
- Option to turn off player progress announcements


### Resident Evil Survival Unit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resident-evil-survival-unit/id6744668327)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Grossing · Simulation, #115 Top Grossing · Strategy, #135 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Lead survivors in a city consumed by infection. Recruit legendary heroes, build a stronghold, and forge alliances to fight iconic threats and reclaim territory. Survival depends on strategic decisions and teamwork.

**Highlights:** Recruit legendary Resident Evil Heroes, Build and fortify a stronghold, Lead survivors into battle, Forge alliances with other players, Fight iconic Resident Evil threats, Explore and conquer overrun territories

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STANDARD PACK 03 | $2.99 | one-time |
| EVENT PACK 05 | $4.99 | one-time |
| STANDARD PACK 05 | $4.99 | one-time |
| LINK PACK 05 | $4.99 | one-time |
| POPUP PACK 05 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DEAL PACK 05 | $4.99 | one-time |
| STANDARD PACK 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| POPUP PACK 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| STANDARD PACK 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| POPUP PACK 20 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game for iPhone 11 Pro
- 🚀 Can still play the game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy and lacking polish
- 🐛 Stiff voice lines and poor animations
- 🐛 Terms of service screen issue
- 🐛 Update issues causing login problems

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes every 5-15 minutes
- Losing progress after crashes
- Stuck at title screen after update

**Requested features**

- Ability to control squads individually during missions
- Improved graphics
- More integration with the Resident Evil franchise


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fate War free?

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

### Is Resident Evil Survival Unit free?

Resident Evil Survival Unit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fate War or Resident Evil Survival Unit?

Resident Evil Survival Unit is rated higher. Fate War averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Resident Evil Survival Unit averages 4.6 from 6K ratings.

### Do Fate War or Resident Evil Survival Unit have ads?

Neither Fate War nor Resident Evil Survival Unit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fate War or Resident Evil Survival Unit?

Fate War ships an update every 9 days, and Resident Evil Survival Unit every 10 days. Most recently, Fate War was updated on November 9, 2026 and Resident Evil Survival Unit on November 9, 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.*