Trenches vs Samurai Battlefront
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Samurai Battlefront
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Trenches | Samurai Battlefront |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Stephen Lear | Naoki Ebi |
In-app purchases
Trenches
No in-app purchases
Samurai Battlefront
No in-app purchases
Questions
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