# StartWar vs Point

The clearest difference is ads: Point at none against StartWar's shown. Point also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StartWar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Point sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Point holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Point has 41 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StartWar ships an update fortnightly, Point every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StartWar | Point |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startwar/id6761545647/reviews) | **[4.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/point-war/id6803338043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LT Leadership SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890218479) | [Myou Sugihara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844770257) |

## What reviewers say

### StartWar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startwar/id6761545647)

Command a nation on a real-world map, forging alliances and engaging in warfare to achieve global dominance. Manage resources, build armies, and plan your conquests through strategic gameplay.

**Highlights:** Real-world map with authentic borders, Risk-inspired strategic mechanics, Army building and resource management, Alliance forging and warfare, Fast matches and long campaigns

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Commander | $9.99 | per month |
| Tactical Advantage | $4.99 | one-time |
| Higher Power | $29.99 | one-time |


### Point

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/point-war/id6803338043)

Engage in real-time strategy warfare on a global scale. Command nations, build armies from real cities, and conquer territories on an actual world map. Adapt your strategy to land, sea, and air combat.

**Highlights:** Real-time global map warfare, Nation and city-based production, Territorial conquest gameplay, Simulated front lines, Land, sea, and air combat, Speed controls for gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Account | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Gold | $26.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Gold | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StartWar free?

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

### Is Point free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StartWar or Point?

Point is rated higher. StartWar averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Point averages 4.3 from 41 ratings.

### Do StartWar or Point have ads?

StartWar shows ads; Point does not.

### Which is updated more often, StartWar or Point?

StartWar ships an update fortnightly, and Point every 4 days. Most recently, StartWar was updated on November 5, 2026 and Point on October 31, 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.*