# WarMaps vs Syndicate Game

The clearest difference is rating: Syndicate Game at 5.0 against WarMaps's 3.0. Syndicate Game also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WarMaps sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Syndicate Game sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Syndicate Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Syndicate Game has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

WarMaps ships an update every 3 weeks, Syndicate Game every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WarMaps | Syndicate Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warmaps-conquer-countries/id6756982868/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syndicate-game/id6774362899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.5** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Brutsky-Stempkovsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834361791) | [NOXON LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774362901) |

## What reviewers say

### WarMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warmaps-conquer-countries/id6756982868)

Explore the real world to claim territory, build an empire, and dominate the economy. Capture iconic locations, construct buildings for passive income, and engage in player-driven markets. Compete on global leaderboards and shape your nation in this unique GPS-based strategy game.

**Highlights:** Claim real-world territory by walking, Capture iconic global locations, Build and upgrade structures for income, Player-driven land market, Real-time player alerts and community feed, Engage in national politics (beta)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


### Syndicate Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syndicate-game/id6774362899)

Engage in an online role-playing game where you vie for control of real-world locations. Utilize force or diplomacy to expand your influence and become the ultimate leader.

**Highlights:** Online role-playing game, Compete over real locations, Diplomacy and force mechanics, Empire building, Dominant leader goal

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Verified | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 Ingots | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Ingots | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Ingots | $4.99 | one-time |
| 45 Ingots | $9.99 | one-time |
| 75 Ingots | $14.99 | one-time |
| 100 Ingots | $19.99 | one-time |
| 20 Ingots | $39.99 | one-time |
| 500 Ingots | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WarMaps free?

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

### Is Syndicate Game free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WarMaps or Syndicate Game?

Syndicate Game is rated higher. WarMaps averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Syndicate Game averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do WarMaps or Syndicate Game have ads?

Both WarMaps and Syndicate Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WarMaps or Syndicate Game?

WarMaps ships an update every 3 weeks, and Syndicate Game every 3 days. Most recently, WarMaps was updated on October 30, 2026 and Syndicate Game on November 5, 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.*
