Nodewar vs Mythic Realms
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Nodewar
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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 โข Foundations โ Learn the basics of node warfare โข Strategy โ Generators, fortresses, and relays change the game โข Mastery โ Limited moves and chain reactions test your skill โข Fog of War โ Hidden nodes add tension and surprise โข 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 โข Clean, minimalist design with smooth animations โข Three AI personalities: aggressive, defensive, and balanced โข Undo system to correct mistakes โข Adjustable game speed (1x, 2x, 3x) โข Five premium cosmetic themes to customize your style โข iCloud sync across devices โข No ads. Ever. Nodewar rewards careful thinking over quick reflexes. Every level can be won with the right strategy.
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 โข Saga: earn the highest Renown by turn 30. โข Conquest: capture every rival Settlement. โข 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/
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Verdict
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.
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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.
Nodewar ships an update every 2 days, Mythic Realms every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Nodewar | Mythic Realms |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days โ better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PragmaTec | Maxime Gheysen |
In-app purchases
Nodewar
- 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
Mythic Realms
- Mythic Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Mythic Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Realms$19.99







