Comparison

Front Wars vs Mech Assemble

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

Head to head
About

Front Wars

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
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Front Wars is a turn-based strategy game. Take control of allied troops and revive the great battles of the second world war in a tense campaign against the german army. You can challenge your friends online on Facebook, Gamecenter or by the passing the device. The two armies take turns building and commanding units on a grid-based map. The objective is to defeat the enemy army. There are two ways to defeat an opponent: destroy every one of the opponent's units on the map or capture the opponent's headquarters. The terrain on a map affects unit range of movements and the defense attributes of units stationed in that terrain. Capturing cities and enemy buildings will give the player new fundings at the beginning of each turn, with which the player can create a variety of new units (soldiers, tanks, planes, ships...) to gain power over his opponent. The game features: * Revive great battles of the second World War in a tense Solo Campaign * 26 missions * 15 different Units : Soldiers, Tanks, Planes, Ships... * 3 difficulty levels * Cross Platform Online Turn-based multiplayer using Facebook * Beautiful HD Graphics

About

Mech Assemble

Build and customize your own unique mech with a vast array of parts and weapons. Engage in thrilling 3D shooting battles against zombie hordes to survive the apocalypse. Seasonal content keeps the gameplay fresh with new mechs, weapons, and cosmetic items.

Highlights
  • Dozens of customizable mech parts and weapons
  • Immersive 3D shooting adventure
  • Unique fighting styles and growth paths
  • Seasonal content with new mechs and weapons
  • Extensive mech and weapon variety
Features
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The apocalypse is here. Will you survive until the end? Scavenge through a wasteland filled with danger to find more than 100 weapons, pieces of equipment, enhancement components, and use them to forge your own combat style. Face a daunting lineup of ever-mutating zombies, relentless hordes, and powerful Doomsday Bosses. Be strong and be smart, every choice you make will determine your fate. Tear through enemies with a chainsaw, burn through zombie hordes with a flamethrower, or blast them apart with a laser cannon. Freely combine equipment and abilities, and carve out a path to survival amidst the chaos! Key Features Build Your Own Combat Style Collect and combine over 100 weapons, equipment pieces, and enhancement components. Choose from 30+ weapons and 10+ core builds to develop your own unique playstyle. Adapt your survival strategy at any time based on different enemies and battlefield conditions. Roguelike Doomsday Survival Explore procedurally generated wasteland maps, where every run offers new challenges. Face evolving zombies and powerful Bosses as you fight to survive endless Zombie Hordes. Failure means starting over, but every battle makes you stronger. Limited-Time Seasons & Doomsday Warfare Unlock Halloween outfits, Christmas-themed weapons, and exclusive event rewards. Complete seasonal missions and compete for higher rankings on the global leaderboard. Collect rare equipment and prepare for the next Doomsday War. Become the Ultimate Survivor Showcase your equipment builds and survival strategies. Join a Guild and fight alongside other survivors. Compete for scarce resources and build your own legend in the wasteland. Download now, grab your weapons, and survive before the Zombie Horde consumes the world!

Screenshots

Front Wars4 screens
Mech Assemble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mech Assemble at Free against Front Wars's $3.99. Mech Assemble also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (74% vs 46%). Front Wars's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.0). On in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mech Assemble is free to download; Front Wars costs $3.99 up front. Front Wars sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Mech Assemble sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mech Assemble holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mech Assemble has 8.8K 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 74% of Mech Assemble's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Front Wars ships an update every 3 weeks, Mech Assemble weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Front Wars versus Mech Assemble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFront WarsMech Assemble
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (28 ratings)4.7 (8.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews74.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings288.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#60 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB1.1 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGregory ChallantONEMT PTE.LTD.

Customer experience

Front Wars

All ratings28 ratings
Positive53.6%
Neutral10.7%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral19.0%
Negative35.1%

Mech Assemble

All ratings8,785 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews1,164 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral6.9%
Negative19.0%

User reviews

Front Wars

From 28 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Mech Assemble

From 8.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive game mechanics
  • 👍 Casual and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Customizable mech design
  • 🚀 Decent progression without microtransactions
  • 👍 Good graphics and visuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Targeting and camera issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty spike and pay-to-win elements
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches with video ads
  • 🔁 Repetitive music and content
  • 🔁 Forced to download new version, lost progress

Bugs and requests

Front Wars

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • 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)
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  • AI turn never finishes in editor mode
  • Game Center multiplayer crashes and hangs
  • Cannot send game invitations
  • Multiplayer moves not registering
  • Stuck on loading screens
  • Cannot find unit errors
  • Bridges appearing everywhere in custom maps
  • Transport units not attacked by AI
  • Infantry capturing objectives while in transport
  • Damage percentage calculations incorrect for damaged units
  • 3-star rating not awarded properly
  • In-app purchases not working (map editor, campaigns)
  • Facebook authentication issues
  • Game stalls on start screen
  • Multiplayer invitations repeatedly prompt for Facebook connection
  • Inactive multiplayer games cannot be removed
  • Uneven terrain maps in multiplayer
  • Random unknown opponents appearing in multiplayer list

Requested features

20 requests
  • 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
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  • More campaign levels and missions
  • Map editor improvements and more user maps
  • Additional factions (Russia, Britain, Japan, Italy)
  • Naval combat expansion
  • Bunkers and trenches as defensive structures
  • Train units and train stations
  • 4-player multiplayer mode
  • Pacific theatre campaign
  • Zoom in/out functionality
  • Better AI difficulty settings
  • iCloud save syncing
  • More customization options
  • Terrain-specific battle backgrounds
  • Better sound effects
  • Story/narrative elements and cutscenes

Mech Assemble

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Targeting issues, especially with enemies behind walls
  • Crashes and connection issues
  • Progress loss when transitioning to new version
  • Inconsistent video ad functionality

Requested features

4 requests
  • More weapon slots and better weapon drop rates
  • Mech appearance changes with upgrades
  • Ability to replay previous levels for grinding
  • Improved balancing and difficulty curve

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Front Wars

One-time3
  • Map Editor$1.99
  • Africa Campaign$1.99
  • Axis Campaign$3.99
13 purchases

Mech Assemble

One-time13
  • Value Packs 99$0.99
  • Value Packs 199$1.99
  • Value Packs 299$2.99
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  • Value Packs 499$4.99
  • A bit of Diamonds$4.99
  • Value Packs 999$9.99
  • A Stack of Diamonds$9.99
  • Value Pack 1499$14.99
  • Value Packs 1999$19.99
  • Offer 1700 Diamond$19.99
  • Value Packs 2999$29.99
  • Value Packs 4999$49.99
  • Value Packs 9999$99.99

Questions

Is Front Wars free?
Front Wars costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Mech Assemble free?
Mech Assemble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Front Wars or Mech Assemble?
Mech Assemble is rated higher. Front Wars averages 3.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Mech Assemble averages 4.7 from 8.8K ratings.
Do Front Wars or Mech Assemble have ads?
Mech Assemble shows ads; Front Wars does not.
Which is updated more often, Front Wars or Mech Assemble?
Front Wars ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mech Assemble weekly. Most recently, Front Wars was updated on September 28, 2026 and Mech Assemble on September 30, 2026.

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