Sortie vs Infinite Light Years
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sortie
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Sortie is a turn-based strategy war game built for iMessage: send a move between texts, outmaneuver a friend, and capture the enemy HQ. Command infantry, artillery, destroyers, battleships, fighters, and bombers across compact 8x9 battlefields where every branch matters. Start a match from Messages, take a few minutes to plan your turn, then send the updated board back into the conversation. Prefer solo practice? Face AI commanders in the iPhone app and sharpen your tactics before challenging friends. Features: - Play asynchronous strategy matches directly in iMessage - Battle friends or train against AI commanders - Capture HQs, control cities, use ports, and exploit light fog of war - Command army, navy, and air units with distinct strengths - Reversible moves until you end your turn - Match history, tutorial, sound, haptics, and tactical presentation - Sortie Pro unlocks tougher AI, coaching tools, replay features, additional maps, cosmetics, and richer recaps Every turn is small enough to fit between texts, but sharp enough to reward real planning. Open a front, make your move, and keep the battle going whenever you have a minute. Privacy Policy: https://noworrieslifestyle.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://noworrieslifestyle.com/eula
Infinite Light Years
Command your own fleet in real-time space battles across dangerous galaxies. Research weapons, customize formations, and explore unknown planets. Experience fast-paced galactic warfare with strategic depth.
- Real-time strategy space battles
- Fleet customization and formation
- Weapon research and combination
- Explore diverse planets
- Dynamic galactic events
- Fast-paced, short battles
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「Infinite Light Years」 is a real-time strategy space card game. In a universe consumed by war, you will command your own fleet and journey across dangerous galaxies. Navigate the conflicts between powerful factions and embark on an unforgettable adventure among the stars. Unbound Warfare, Real-Time Strategy Card Game— The Stars Await Your Command Experience an authentic space card battle. Take direct control of your starships, master their movements, and deploy tactical weapons at the perfect moment. Whether you engage head-on, strike from the flank, coordinate a concentrated assault, or split your forces for guerrilla tactics, every battle is shaped by your strategy. Countless Weapons, Endless Combinations — Research Your Way to Victory Dive deep into strategic preparation, customize your fleet formations, and create the perfect weapon configurations. Shatter shields with kinetic weapons, tear through armor with lasers, or use EMPs and jump technology to break into enemy formations and strike from within. Outsmart your enemies through unexpected strategies. Original Starships, Tactical Formations — Command Fleets Across the Galaxy Encounter powerful warships from countless factions, including the Lark Empire, Silicon Lifeforms, Higher Dimension, and more. From agile frigates and powerful cruisers to massive carriers, every class has its own unique design, combat role, and weapon system. With beautifully crafted starship models, collecting becomes a rewarding experience. Explore the Stars, Discover the Unknown — Secrets Beyond the Light Years Set out to explore countless planets, each with their own unique environments and mysteries. Dynamic events will unfold throughout your journey, bringing unexpected encounters, hidden opportunities, or dangerous challenges. Focused Fire, Swift Victory — Galactic Battles Begin Instantly Here, every battle is fast-paced and designed to be completed in a short time. There’s no need to constantly monitor your fleet — simply enter the game and jump straight into an intense battle. With no limits on your battles, you can say goodbye to the pressure of chasing progress. Gaming should be free and unrestricted. We refuse to turn play into a daily chore.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Infinite Light Years at none against Sortie's shown. Infinite Light Years also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Sortie sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Infinite Light Years sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sortie ships an update every 11 days, Infinite Light Years every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Sortie | Infinite Light Years |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 1013 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | No Worries! Lifestyle, LLC | PlayFun Games Interaction Technology CO., LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Sortie
- Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Pro Lifetime$29.99
Infinite Light Years
- 60 Star Gems Pack$0.99
- 120 Star Gems Pack$1.99
- 180 Star Gems Pack$2.99
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- Monthly Pass2$2.99
- 300 Star Gems Pack$4.99
- 680 Star Gems Pack$9.99
- Advanced Battle Pass$9.99
- 980 Star Gems Pack$14.99
- 1280 Star Gems Pack$18.99
- Lifetime Pass$18.99
- 1980 Star Gems Pack$29.99
- Lifetime Pass$29.99
- 3280 Star Gems Pack$49.99
- 6480 Star Gems Pack$99.99
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