# Athena Crisis vs TextingGo

The clearest difference is rating: TextingGo at 5.0 against Athena Crisis's 3.9. TextingGo also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). Athena Crisis's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Athena Crisis sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and TextingGo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TextingGo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Athena Crisis has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Athena Crisis ships an update every 9 months, TextingGo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Athena Crisis | TextingGo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athena-crisis/id6737795353/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textinggo/id6761439924/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nakazawa Tech KK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777967794) | [Matthew Schorr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836832779) |

## What reviewers say

### Athena Crisis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athena-crisis/id6737795353)

Command over 40 diverse units in this turn-based strategy game. Engage in single-player campaigns or test your skills in online multiplayer. Design custom maps and campaigns, and experience unique invasion mechanics that blend single-player missions with player-vs-player combat.

**Highlights:** 40+ ground, naval, air, and special units, Multiple single-player campaigns, Sync and async online multiplayer, Unlockable player skills and unit powers, Map and campaign design tools, Invasion mechanics for PvP battles

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map & Campaign Editor | $0.99 | one-time |
| PvP & Curated Campaigns | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Athena Crisis Campaign | $5.99 | one-time |
| Athena Crisis: Full Game | $9.99 | one-time |


### TextingGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textinggo/id6761439924)

Play the ancient strategy game of Go with friends locally or remotely. Supports multiple rule sets and allows for text-based communication during games. Enjoy Go on your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Local multiplayer, Text-based multiplayer, Multiple rule sets (American, Chinese, NZ), Play on the go, iPhone and iPad support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emote Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Athena Crisis free?

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

### Is TextingGo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Athena Crisis or TextingGo?

TextingGo is rated higher. Athena Crisis averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while TextingGo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Athena Crisis or TextingGo have ads?

Neither Athena Crisis nor TextingGo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Athena Crisis or TextingGo?

Athena Crisis ships an update every 9 months, and TextingGo fortnightly. Most recently, Athena Crisis was updated on October 21, 2026 and TextingGo on October 7, 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.*