Comparison

Special Tactics vs Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer

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

Head to head
About

Special Tactics

Engage in intense tactical PvP battles with streamlined controls and strategic gameplay. Plan your approach, customize your loadout, and accomplish objectives across carefully crafted maps.

Highlights
  • Custom loadout selection
  • Strategic planning and objective accomplishment
  • Smoke grenades for line of sight blocking
  • Objective-based gameplay (bomb defuse/plant)
  • Multiple classes and boosters
  • Real-time online PvP matches
Features
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Special Tactics brings the most intense, tactical-action experience to iOS through killer gameplay, streamlined controls and carefully crafted maps. Select your custom loadout, plan out strategies and accomplish your objectives. "If you're a fan of strategy games, this is one you definitely need to keep on your radar" - Peter Willington, PocketGamer.co.uk "This game is really, really good...I'm having a BLAST" - TheGameHuntah Special Tactics is very accessible but with immense, tactical depth: - use Smoke Grenades to block line of sight - choose a Bomb Site to raid or control - set up Sniper points - get up close with Shotguns and SMGs - pick your Boosters carefully - complete your objective [Supports iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 5th Gen, iPad 2, iPad Mini 1 and up] -=FEATURES=- - *Best In-Class Combat Mechanics and Damage Models* - *Best In-Class Controls based around "Focus Points"* - Epic 1 vs 1 PvP (Special Tactics Online) - Unlock Custom Weapons and Attachments - Intense Survival Mode with Tons of Replay Value - Real-time online matches (no waiting for opponent) - Objective-based: Bomb defuse and Bomb plant - 5 main classes: Sniper, Shotgun, Assault, SMG, Shield - 4 Boosters: Range, Armor, Damage, Speed - 6 Equipment: Smoke, Frag, Flash, Fire/Incendiary, Throwing Axe, Sonar - 8 Carefully Designed Maps - Collect trophies to rank up from Recruit->Masters -=TECH=- - 60 FPS and super low input latency for A6 chips and up - Robust, non-cheating AI - High performance Path Finding - Full Game Center integration for Networking, Matchmaking, Achievements and Leaderboards - Robust iCloud Sync for your purchases, stats and progress - OpenAL spatial sounds (awesome with headphones) - Native Retina resolution for all devices (including 6, 6+) - Smooth 3D character animations -=Beast Mode Games Studio=- - small indie studio focused on killer engineering and design

About

Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer

Experience intense World War II multiplayer dogfights in a unique 2D noir style with realistic physics. Engage in various game modes, customize and upgrade your warplanes, and even fight on foot when your aircraft is damaged. Coordinate with teammates using voice chat and emojis for a thrilling aerial combat experience.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer PVP dogfights
  • Realistic physics and controls
  • Planeless on-foot combat
  • Warplane customization and upgrades
  • Voice chat and emojis
  • Multiple game modes
Features
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Warplanes Inc. is now Online! Immerse yourself in a World War II Multiplayer PVP game with a unique 2D noir style and realistic (very) physics and controls. With friends or foes, every match is designed to bring you a thrilling experience. ENGAGE IN EPIC DOGFIGHTS Face off against players worldwide in exciting 1v1, 2v2, and 5v5 dogfights, or take your skills to the next level with five distinct game modes, including "Frontline" and "Air Supremacy," each offering a unique challenge. Realistic (again, very) physics, intricate controls, and lifelike warplanes ensure that every victory feels earned. OUT OF AMMO? FIGHT ON FOOT! When your plane takes a hit, the battle doesn't end. Play as a pilot on foot in planeless gameplay, using your surroundings and skill to survive or even turn the tide of battle. CUSTOMIZE & UPGRADE Unlock, upgrade, and personalize your warplanes with a vast range of enhancements. Every country’s fleet has a diverse and deep upgrade system, allowing you to improve your aircraft’s performance in every battle. Add your personal touch with unique plane skins and trails. VOICE CHAT & EMOJIS Coordinate tactics with your team using voice chat or communicate your triumphs and near-misses with a range of fun emojis, bringing more interaction to the battlefield. Gear up, customize your plane, enter the fight now, and dominate the skies!

Screenshots

Special Tactics4 screens
Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Special Tactics at none against Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer's shown. Special Tactics also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Special Tactics sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Special Tactics against 4.6 for Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 170 and 285 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Special Tactics's written reviews are positive against 75% of Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Special Tactics versus Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpecial TacticsWarplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (170 ratings)4.6 (285 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews — better74.7% of reviews
Number of ratings170285 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB639 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperBeast Mode Games LLCDmitry Lomakin

Customer experience

Special Tactics

All ratings164 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative15.9%

Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer

All ratings285 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive74.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative18.8%

User reviews

Special Tactics

From 170 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Deep tactical and strategic gameplay
  • 💰 Free-to-play with fair monetization
  • ⚡ Fast matchmaking system
  • 🎯 Well-balanced weapons and classes
  • 🧠 Requires thoughtful planning and decision-making

Room to improve

  • 👥 Declining player base and matchmaking issues
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability problems
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with certain iPhone models
  • 🔴 Gore content without toggle option
  • 💸 Paywall for campaign and survival modes

Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer

From 285 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive and exciting gameplay
  • 🚀 Immersive and in-depth experience
  • 💎 Excellent plane designs and details
  • 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss issues
  • 🌐 Translation errors and non-English text
  • 📊 Confusing progression and scoring system
  • 🎮 Challenging controls and camera view

Bugs and requests

Special Tactics

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Game crashes on launch with GameCenter connection
  • Crashes during multiplayer matches and loading screens
  • Unresponsive UI panels and command execution
  • Training missions not functioning properly
  • Audio cutting out mid-game
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  • Frame rate dropping to 1 FPS during gameplay
  • Stats and progress not being tracked correctly
  • Loot not being collected properly
  • Game not launching on certain iPhone models (XS, iPhone 11 Pro)
  • Full-screen display issues on newer devices
  • Game crashing on iPad mini 1 despite compatibility claim
  • Progress loss after deleting and reinstalling
  • In-app purchase restoration failures
  • Gold purchase button leading to blank screen
  • Players able to exit matches without penalty

Requested features

17 requests
  • Campaign mode (free or lower price)
  • Survival mode with customizable difficulty
  • Character customization and cosmetics
  • Additional multiplayer game modes (2v2, 3v3, CTF, TDM)
  • More maps and diverse level designs
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  • New character classes (medic, assassin, juggernaut, demo)
  • Ragdoll physics and improved graphics
  • Custom game creation with full control
  • Chat system and friend list functionality
  • Account recovery and purchase restoration
  • Blood/gore toggle option
  • Sandbox/creative mode
  • Territory conquest system
  • Replay system with match statistics
  • Multiple bomb plant locations
  • Real-time troop control during animations
  • Game Center alternative login option

Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Audio disappears after ads
  • Freezing and crashing on exit
  • Unable to log in or create account

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more levels and content
  • Improve friend request system
  • Implement custom screen settings
  • Add an option to skip tutorial

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Special Tactics

One-time4
  • Pro Pack #1Free
  • 5K of Gold$3.99
  • 30K of Gold$19.99
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  • 150K of Gold$39.99
10 purchases

Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer

One-time10
  • 1 day Premium$0.99
  • Crystals Pack 2$0.99
  • Disable Ads$1.99
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  • 3 different chests$1.99
  • 1 Week Premium$1.99
  • Crystals Pack 3$2.99
  • Premium Plane Class 3$2.99
  • Premium Plane Class 4$3.99
  • Premium Plane Class 5$7.99
  • Crystals Pack 4$9.99

Questions

Is Special Tactics free?
Special Tactics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer free?
Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Special Tactics or Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer?
Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer is rated higher. Special Tactics averages 4.5 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer averages 4.6 from 285 ratings.
Do Special Tactics or Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer have ads?
Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer shows ads; Special Tactics does not.
Which is updated more often, Special Tactics or Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer?
Special Tactics ships an update fortnightly, and Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer fortnightly. Most recently, Special Tactics was updated on November 2, 2026 and Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer on November 3, 2026.

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