# Front Wars vs Warbits Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Warbits Plus at 4.8 against Front Wars's 3.5. Warbits Plus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (79% vs 46%). Front Wars's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Front Wars costs $3.99 and Warbits Plus $4.99 up front. Front Wars sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Warbits Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Warbits Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Warbits Plus has 168 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Front Wars's written reviews are positive against 79% of Warbits Plus's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Front Wars | Warbits Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/front-wars/id720862572/reviews) | **[4.8 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warbits-plus/id1477425198/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **168** |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#150** |
| Size | 106 MB | 557 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gregory Challant](https://appshunter.io/developer/699680332) | [Risky Lab Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/550348226) |

## What reviewers say

### Front Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/front-wars/id720862572)

Engage in turn-based strategy battles set during World War II. Command allied forces, manage resources, and outmaneuver the enemy on a grid-based map. Capture objectives and defeat all enemy units to win.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy gameplay, World War II campaign, Diverse unit types (soldiers, tanks, planes, ships), Grid-based map with terrain effects, Online multiplayer, HD graphics

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map Editor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Africa Campaign | $1.99 | one-time |
| Axis Campaign | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent Advance Wars spiritual successor
- 👍 Intuitive turn-based strategy gameplay
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual presentation
- 💰 Affordable price point ($2.99-$3.99)
- 🌐 Multiplayer functionality available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Screen orientation issues
- 🐛 UI elements cut off on notched devices (iPhone 15, rounded corners)
- 🐛 Units hard to select and very small
- 🐛 Touch detection dead zones on maps

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Cannot move units in certain missions
- Screen rotation causes freezes
- UI elements hidden behind notches on newer iPhones
- Save button inaccessible in corners (rounded screen edges)

**Requested features**

- Undo function for unit movements
- Animation speed controls or skip option
- Fog of war mechanic
- More unit types (submarines, destroyers, machine gun infantry, etc.)
- Additional commanders/CO powers


### Warbits Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warbits-plus/id1477425198)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Paid · Strategy, #166 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Engage in charming turn-based tactical combat with a variety of units and special powers. Explore a story-driven campaign, test your skills in challenging modes, and create custom maps to share with the community. Compete locally or online against friends and other commanders.

**Highlights:** Grid-based turn-based strategy, Story-driven campaign missions, Challenge and puzzle modes, Custom map editor, Local and online multiplayer, Community tag match hubs

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent turn-based strategy gameplay
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and art design
- 💰 Great value at $5 price point
- 🧠 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🗺️ Level/map creation feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚖️ Unit balance issues (bombers overpowered, jets too weak)
- 🐛 Multiple gameplay bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Limited new content vs original game
- 🎮 Multiplayer opponent selection too limited
- 🔋 High battery/power consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Carrier troops display bug (smiley face persists after emptying)
- Fog of war visibility not updating correctly
- Enemy troops can be placed on occupied tiles
- Enemy carrier dropping troops on player-owned cities
- Unit targeting switching not always responsive

**Requested features**

- Naval units (battleships, submarines, amphibious units)
- New unit types and factions
- Cross-device progress synchronization
- German language support
- Sign-in options (Apple, Google, Facebook)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Front Wars free?

Front Wars costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Warbits Plus free?

Warbits Plus costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Front Wars or Warbits Plus?

Warbits Plus is rated higher. Front Wars averages 3.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Warbits Plus averages 4.8 from 168 ratings.

### Do Front Wars or Warbits Plus have ads?

Neither Front Wars nor Warbits Plus shows ads.

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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.*