# Hoplite vs Warbits Plus

Hoplite and Warbits Plus both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Hoplite's written reviews are positive against 79% of Warbits Plus's. Hoplite also leads on ratings volume (787 vs 168) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Hoplite costs $3.99 and Warbits Plus $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hoplite against 4.8 for Warbits Plus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 787 and 168 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Hoplite's written reviews are positive against 79% of Warbits Plus's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hoplite | Warbits Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (787 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoplite/id782438457/reviews) | **[4.8 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warbits-plus/id1477425198/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **787** | 168 |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 79.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #153 | **#130** |
| Size | 39 MB | 557 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Douglas Cowley](https://appshunter.io/developer/782438460) | [Risky Lab Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/550348226) |

## What reviewers say

### Hoplite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoplite/id782438457)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Paid · Puzzle, #197 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in challenging turn-based tactical combat on small maps. Strategize your moves carefully to overcome procedurally generated levels and unlock upgrades. Compete with friends on leaderboards and test your skills in daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Turn-based tactical movement, Procedurally generated levels, Quest mode with upgrades, Challenge mode with daily challenges, Leaderboard rankings, Hard but fair gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple yet deep gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and challenging
- 🕹️ Elegant and intuitive controls
- 💎 Excellent value for money
- 🔍 Surprising depth and strategy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or compatibility issues
- 🔧 Lack of landscape mode support
- 🔊 Mutes music/podcast playback
- 🕹️ Accidental moves due to controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch with certain OS versions
- Agility upgrade not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More game modes or levels
- Customization options for the character
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to start at higher levels


### Warbits Plus

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

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Paid · Strategy, #161 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 Hoplite free?

Hoplite costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Warbits Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hoplite or Warbits Plus?

Warbits Plus is rated higher. Hoplite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 787 ratings, while Warbits Plus averages 4.8 from 168 ratings.

### Do Hoplite or Warbits Plus have ads?

Neither Hoplite nor Warbits Plus shows ads.

### Which is more popular, Hoplite or Warbits Plus?

Hoplite currently peaks at #153 in the App Store charts, and Warbits Plus at #130. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*