# Special Tactics vs Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Special Tactics | Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-tactics/id867266659/reviews) | **[4.6 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warplanes-inc-ww2-multiplayer/id1669210469/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 170 | **285** |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 74.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 639 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Beast Mode Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/867266662) | [Dmitry Lomakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369699809) |

## What reviewers say

### Special Tactics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-tactics/id867266659)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Pack #1 | Free | one-time |
| 5K of Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30K of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| 150K of Gold | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👥 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Warplanes Inc. WW2 Multiplayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warplanes-inc-ww2-multiplayer/id1669210469)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 day Premium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 different chests | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Week Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plane Class 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plane Class 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plane Class 5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*