Comparison

Fireteam vs Trenchfront

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

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About

Fireteam

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Fireteam is a tactical strategy game where every decision matters. Draft a 3-unit fireteam from a roster of 17 unique military units, assign powerful attributes, and battle your opponent in turn-based combat. No luck. No pay-to-win. Just strategy. DRAFT. STRATEGIZE. DOMINATE. Each match starts with a blind draft — both players pick from the same shared roster. Choose your 3 units wisely, then assign 1 of 16 attributes to each. Will you build an aggressive rush squad? A tanky defensive wall? A combo that exploits your opponent's weaknesses? With over 42,000 possible squad combinations, no two matches play the same. 17 UNIQUE UNITS From frontline Tanks and precision Marksmen to devastating Stealth Bombers and tactical Combat Controllers — every unit has unique stats, abilities, and a priority that determines turn order. Learn them all. Master the matchups. MULTIPLE GAME MODES Play vs AI — Three difficulty tiers: Beginner, Veteran, and Hardcore Online 1v1 — Challenge real players in competitive matches Ranked — Climb the ladder in best-of-3 ranked series. Earn your rank from Lieutenant to General Campaign — Five story-driven missions with fog-of-war exploration, boss fights, and permadeath roguelike mechanics Territory War — Join or create an army, claim territory on a shared hex map, launch 48-hour attacks, and compete in monthly seasons CAMPAIGN: WAR OF ATTRITION Lead your 17-unit platoon through five interconnected missions — from underground bunkers to destroyed skyscrapers to cybernetic cores. Explore maps with fog of war, encounter enemies, open loot chests, and fight your way to the exit. But be careful: units lost in combat are gone for good. Manage your rations, choose your battles, and survive. TERRITORY WAR Join an army of real players and fight for control of a shared territory map. Officers claim hexes, set AI defense strategies, and launch attacks on rival armies. Each hex produces rations over time. Capital hexes earn Control Points for the monthly season leaderboard. Coordinate with your army, donate rations, and dominate the map. FAIR COMPETITIVE PLAY Every player has access to the same units, attributes, and game mechanics. There are no pay-to-win advantages. Victory is earned through strategy, not spending. Cosmetic customization is available through the in-game store — new card art, board styles, and more. FEATURES 17 units with unique abilities and stats 16 attributes that modify unit behavior 5 campaign missions with story, bosses, and exploration Online multiplayer and ranked competitive play Territory War with army management and hex conquest Cosmetic store with card art and board styles Works offline for AI and campaign modes Download Fireteam and prove you're the better commander.

About

Trenchfront

Lead your army in tactical real-time battles across a contested battlefield. Capture trenches, deploy diverse units, and call in support to achieve victory. Progress through campaigns, challenges, and unlock commanders with unique abilities.

Highlights
  • Tactical real-time battles
  • Campaign missions and survival
  • Diverse unit deployment
  • Commander progression
  • Seasons, events, and challenges
  • Roguelike upgrades
Features
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Trenchfront is a tactical strategy and survival game for iPhone. Lead your army across a contested battlefield, capture trenches, and decide when each formation should hold, advance, or launch an assault. Deploy infantry, assault troops, machine-gun teams, snipers, medics, engineers, artillery, and tanks. Every unit has distinct strengths, weaknesses, costs, and battlefield roles. Call in air strikes, artillery, smoke, and reinforcements at the right moment. CAMPAIGN AND OPERATIONS Fight mission by mission across the frontline map. Different theaters, objectives, and difficulty levels demand new tactics. Replay completed operations for higher ratings and additional rewards. TACTICAL TRENCH COMMANDS Captured trenches provide cover and are commanded individually. Hold a position, advance in formation, or risk a faster assault with reduced protection. COMMANDERS AND PROGRESSION Choose a commander with a distinct specialization and active ability. Earn player and commander XP, rise through command ranks, complete assignments, and improve your economy, infantry, armor, defense, and support. SEASONS, EVENTS, AND CHALLENGES Daily and weekly challenges provide clear battle objectives. Recurring events and seasonal reward tracks offer additional goals. Optional Premium and DLC content is presented clearly in the store and supports purchase restoration. FEATURES • Tactical real-time battles across five frontline positions • Campaign missions and survival high scores • Distinct maps and selectable difficulty levels • Infantry, armor, and special support abilities • Commanders with roles, abilities, and rank progression • Roguelike field upgrades and synergies • Season pass, events, and challenges • English and German localization • No player account required

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Fireteam at 15.0 against Trenchfront's 17.0. On price and in-app purchases 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. Fireteam sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Trenchfront sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Fireteam versus Trenchfront: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFireteamTrenchfront
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB148 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperCraig HandyPHILIP GRABNER

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Fireteam

One-time4
  • 500 War Bonds$4.99
  • 1,200 War Bonds$9.99
  • 3,000 War Bonds$19.99
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  • 6,000 War Bonds$29.99
10 purchases

Trenchfront

One-time10
  • Elite Commanders Pack$2.99
  • Season 12: Iron Front Premium$3.99
  • Season 13: Winter War Premium$3.99
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  • Season 14: Pacific Storm Premium$3.99
  • Season 15: Desert Spearhead Premium$3.99
  • Season 16: Fog of War Premium$3.99
  • Season 17: Steel Resolve Premium$3.99
  • Season 18: Spring Offensive Premium$3.99
  • Season 19: Fortress Europe Premium$3.99
  • Historical Campaign Pack$5.99

Questions

Is Fireteam free?
Fireteam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trenchfront free?
Trenchfront is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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