Comparison

Nodewar vs Mythic Realms

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

Head to head
About

Nodewar

Features
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Welcome to Nodewar! Command nodes, outsmart the AI, and conquer the grid across 40 handcrafted levels and 5 unique worlds. Nodewar is a minimalist strategy game where you command nodes on a grid to capture enemy territory. Send units along connections, outgrow your opponents, and conquer every node to claim victory. FIVE UNIQUE WORLDS โ€ข Foundations โ€” Learn the basics of node warfare โ€ข Strategy โ€” Generators, fortresses, and relays change the game โ€ข Mastery โ€” Limited moves and chain reactions test your skill โ€ข Fog of War โ€” Hidden nodes add tension and surprise โ€ข Time Attack โ€” Race against the clock with every constraint combined 40 HANDCRAFTED LEVELS Each level is a unique puzzle of positioning, timing, and resource management. Earn up to 3 stars per level based on your speed. DAILY CHALLENGES A new procedurally generated level every day. Build your streak and sharpen your tactics. KEY FEATURES โ€ข Clean, minimalist design with smooth animations โ€ข Three AI personalities: aggressive, defensive, and balanced โ€ข Undo system to correct mistakes โ€ข Adjustable game speed (1x, 2x, 3x) โ€ข Five premium cosmetic themes to customize your style โ€ข iCloud sync across devices โ€ข No ads. Ever. Nodewar rewards careful thinking over quick reflexes. Every level can be won with the right strategy.

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Mythic Realms

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Conquer a handcrafted world before lunch. Mythic Realms is a turn-based 4X strategy game built for focused solo sessions. Explore a compact world, found and grow Settlements, command armies, unlock Lore, and outthink rival Realms in complete matches designed for 10 to 20 minutes. BUILD AN EMPIRE THAT FITS YOUR DAY Every turn matters. Gather resources, develop cities, claim territory, fortify borders, and choose when diplomacy ends and conquest begins. Clear rules and deterministic outcomes keep victory strategic, not random. COMMAND TWELVE MYTHIC REALMS Lead twelve original Realms, each with a distinct identity, color, and path to power. Start with three free Realms, then expand the roster through individual unlocks, Mythic Pro, or a permanent all-Realms purchase. CHOOSE HOW YOU RULE โ€ข Saga: earn the highest Renown by turn 30. โ€ข Conquest: capture every rival Settlement. โ€ข Infinity: build and battle without a victory limit. MASTER THE LORE TREE Shape each campaign through a readable progression system. Unlock practical bonuses, adapt your doctrine, and build toward the strategy your map demands. OUTTHINK RIVAL REALMS Play against classic rivals or enable smarter Pro rivals. Tune difficulty, world type, map size, and rival count before every campaign. EARN RENOWN AND GLORY Turn victories into lasting progression. Chase higher Saga Renown, complete achievements, compare your best score on the Saga Renown leaderboard, and earn halos for mastery. PREMIUM WITHOUT PAY-TO-WIN Purchases unlock Realms and the optional smarter rival experience. They never sell power inside a match. Every battle follows the same fair rules. Offline solo play is available with classic rivals. No account, chat, or ads required. This app follows the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nodewar4 screens
Mythic Realms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nodewar at every 2 days against Mythic Realms's every 6 days. Mythic Realms's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Nodewar sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Mythic Realms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nodewar ships an update every 2 days, Mythic Realms every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Nodewar versus Mythic Realms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNodewarMythic Realms
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days โ€” betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS26.415.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB108 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPragmaTecMaxime Gheysen

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Nodewar

One-time6
  • Neon Glow$0.99
  • Toxic$0.99
  • Solar Flare$0.99
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  • Phantom$0.99
  • Royal$0.99
  • Unlock Full Game$4.99
3 purchases

Mythic Realms

Subscriptions2
  • Mythic Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Mythic Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Realms$19.99

Questions

Is Nodewar free?
Nodewar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mythic Realms free?
Mythic Realms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nodewar or Mythic Realms have ads?
Neither Nodewar nor Mythic Realms shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nodewar or Mythic Realms?
Nodewar ships an update every 2 days, and Mythic Realms every 6 days. Most recently, Nodewar was updated on October 31, 2026 and Mythic Realms on October 31, 2026.

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