# Desert War 3D vs World Conqueror 3

The clearest difference is price: World Conqueror 3 at Free against Desert War 3D's $1.99. World Conqueror 3 also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 26) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Desert War 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

World Conqueror 3 is free to download; Desert War 3D costs $1.99 up front. World Conqueror 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Desert War 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

World Conqueror 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Conqueror 3 has 4.1K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Desert War 3D's written reviews are positive against 74% of World Conqueror 3's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Desert War 3D ships an update every 7 months, World Conqueror 3 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desert War 3D | World Conqueror 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desert-war-3d-strategy-game/id777346929/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-conqueror-3/id979092836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 74.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 84 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Luis Evaristo Rodriguez Campos](https://appshunter.io/developer/353502247) | [悦 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/326125633) |

## What reviewers say

### Desert War 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desert-war-3d-strategy-game/id777346929)

Command diverse armies in strategic battles, from an overhead view or by directly controlling individual units. Engage in various mission types, including large-scale conflicts, skirmishes, factory control, and nuclear warfare across multiple scenarios.

**Highlights:** Direct unit control, Overhead strategy view, Variety of units (soldiers, tanks, planes), Multiple mission types, Mission editor, Diverse scenarios

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### World Conqueror 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-conqueror-3/id979092836)

Lead your army through historical campaigns and modern warfare in this strategy game. Build wonders, train generals, and conquer the world across various eras. Engage in real-time battles with diverse units and technologies.

**Highlights:** Historical campaigns and tasks, Conquer the world across different eras, Real-time global warfare, Train and promote generals, Build world wonders, Diverse military units and technologies, Challenge other players

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 128 Medals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 385 Medals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Medals | $7.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3600 Medals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Marshal Pack 1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Marshal Pack 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Marshal Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Medals | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 🌐 Vast world conquest mode
- 🧠 Challenging strategy
- 🕰️ Great for passing time
- 👍 Enjoyable overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Weak AI allies
- 🕹️ Difficult for beginners
- 💰 Expensive generals/upgrades
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🗺️ Inaccurate historical representation

**Reported bugs**

- Paratroopers spawning issues
- Units disappearing
- Incorrect unit movement ranges
- Crashes and save data loss

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to create custom scenarios
- More countries and maps
- Adjustable difficulty settings
- Diplomacy options (alliances, peace treaties)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Desert War 3D free?

Desert War 3D costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is World Conqueror 3 free?

World Conqueror 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Desert War 3D or World Conqueror 3?

World Conqueror 3 is rated higher. Desert War 3D averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while World Conqueror 3 averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Desert War 3D or World Conqueror 3 have ads?

World Conqueror 3 shows ads; Desert War 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Desert War 3D or World Conqueror 3?

Desert War 3D ships an update every 7 months, and World Conqueror 3 every 3 months. Most recently, Desert War 3D was updated on October 23, 2026 and World Conqueror 3 on October 26, 2026.

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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.*