Comparison

Trenches vs Samurai Battlefront

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Trenches

Engage in turn-based tactical strategy set in World War I. Command diverse units through historically inspired missions, utilizing authentic WWI tactics like trench warfare and gas attacks. Experience dynamic weather and realistic terrain as you fight for victory.

Highlights
  • 25 historically-inspired missions
  • 10 unique unit types
  • Authentic WWI tactics
  • Multiple victory conditions
  • Playable factions: British, French, German, American
  • Realistic terrain and dynamic weather
  • Offline play
Features
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Command your troops through the trenches of World War I in this authentic turn-based tactical strategy game. FEATURES: • 25 historically-inspired missions spanning 1914-1918 • 10 unique unit types: Infantry, Cavalry, Tanks, Artillery, Snipers, and more • Authentic WWI tactics: trench warfare, gas attacks, tank assaults • Multiple victory conditions: elimination, survival, capture objectives • Play as British, French, German, or American forces • Realistic terrain: trenches, mud, barbed wire, craters • Dynamic weather: rain, snow, fog affecting combat • Soldier's diary entries bring history to life • Quick Battle mode for instant action • Completely offline - no internet required From the opening shots of 1914 to the Armistice of 1918, experience the war that changed the world. Every decision matters. Every soldier counts. No ads. No in-app purchases. No internet required.

About

Samurai Battlefront

Features
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Take command of the Moonshadow Army and fight to reclaim Tsukikage Castle. Samurai Battlefront is a real-time tactical strategy game where troop deployment, formations, tactics, morale, weather, and timing determine the outcome of every battle. Win battles, earn rewards, and strengthen your army through shops and minigames. Unlock new units, formations, tactics, items, and other content as your campaign progresses.

Screenshots

Trenches4 screens
Samurai Battlefront4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Samurai Battlefront at every 2 weeks against Trenches's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trenches ships an update every 4 months, Samurai Battlefront every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Trenches versus Samurai Battlefront: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrenchesSamurai Battlefront
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB137 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperStephen LearNaoki Ebi

In-app purchases

None

Trenches

No in-app purchases

None

Samurai Battlefront

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trenches free?
Trenches is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Samurai Battlefront free?
Samurai Battlefront is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Trenches or Samurai Battlefront have ads?
Neither Trenches nor Samurai Battlefront shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trenches or Samurai Battlefront?
Trenches ships an update every 4 months, and Samurai Battlefront every 2 weeks. Most recently, Trenches was updated on October 31, 2026 and Samurai Battlefront on November 6, 2026.

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