Comparison

Star Warfare 2 vs War Tortoise

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

Head to head
About

Star Warfare 2

Engage in thrilling third-person shooter battles across space, facing alien hordes and challenging bosses. Team up with or compete against other players in various multiplayer modes, customizing your arsenal and combat style.

Highlights
  • Boss Fights
  • Single Player Campaign
  • Co-op Multiplayer
  • Player Versus Player (PvP)
  • Play as Alien Boss
  • Weapon/Armor/Vehicle System
  • Pet Engineering
Features
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***NOTE: Compatible with iPad Air, iPad Mini 1, iPad Mini 2, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPod Touch 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, and iPhone 5 - WILL NOT RUN ON EARLIER DEVICES, INCLUDING: iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 4, iPod Touch 3*** ***Language: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish,Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional)*** ******** V1.23 Update: -Bug fixes and optimize Thanks for your support. Should you have any ideas, please send an email to ios@freyr.com. ******** One of the most successful third person mobile shooters returns! After 15 million downloads worldwide, prepare yourself for the next generation of Star Warfare: Alien Invasion. Return to the black recess of space in defiance of unspeakable horrors including: * Boss Fights – online or offline against an unstoppable maelstrom of grueling enemies. * Satisfying Single Player Campaign - Are you brave enough to face the grating heat of battle alone solo versus abominable hordes of biological oddities? Pair with other combatants in diverse multiplayer modes: * Intense Co-op Standoffs - Can you trust your other players to team up with you? * Fierce Player Versus Player (PvP) Standoffs - Must you go to battle against your fellow man? * Play As An Epic Alien Boss - Decimate your friends, * Classic capture the flag ...And various other multiplayer co-op and player versus player fashions. Futile instruments of survival include a mint of new items to boost the magnitude of your arsenal such as: * An innovative new weapon/armor/vehicle combination system. * Choices to engineer a pet best suited to your battle tactics. * 50 combat perks encouraging diverse combat styles to ensure many unique battles at your fingertips.

About

War Tortoise

Command a powerful War Tortoise, a heavily armed vehicle with automated turrets. Engage in a unique blend of shooter, idle, and tower defense gameplay. Build defenses, recruit units, and fend off massive enemy assaults across diverse worlds.

Highlights
  • Hybrid shooter, idle, and tower defense gameplay
  • Upgrade weapons and recruit units
  • Build defenses and collect resources
  • Explore 8 unique worlds
  • Recruit legendary hero units
  • Customize playstyle with Perks
  • Auto-Play mode
Features
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Take control of the mighty War Tortoise, a heavy tank armed to the teeth with powerful weapons and automated turrets! Equip weapons, recruit units, build defenses, collect resources, and ultimately defend against a huge onslaught of enemy forces. Combining a shooter, idle gaming, and tower defense, War Tortoise is a unique mix of gaming that anyone can enjoy! FEATURES - Unique mix of a shooter, idle game, and tower defense! - Incredible 3D graphics - watch as a huge war unfolds before your eyes like never before! - HUGE scale battles! - Tons of units, upgrades, and defenses to discover! - Recruit legendary hero units, each with unique traits and abilities! - Customize your play style with powerful Perks! - Discover 8 new worlds with different times of day and weather! - Dozens of unique enemy types! - Prestige to new heights, giving huge gameplay bonuses! - Auto-Play mode! Support Contact us at info@foursakenmedia.com for any questions or help!

Screenshots

Star Warfare 24 screens
War Tortoise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Star Warfare 2 at none against War Tortoise's shown. Star Warfare 2 also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). War Tortoise's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (86% vs 73%). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Star Warfare 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and War Tortoise sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

War Tortoise holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Star Warfare 2's written reviews are positive against 86% of War Tortoise's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Warfare 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, War Tortoise every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Star Warfare 2 versus War Tortoise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar Warfare 2War Tortoise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.4K ratings)4.9 (7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size858 MB345 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperFreyr GamesFoursaken Media

Customer experience

Star Warfare 2

All ratings1,408 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews241 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral10.8%
Negative16.6%

War Tortoise

All ratings6,951 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews454 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative8.6%

User reviews

Star Warfare 2

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 🎮 Addictive and fun
  • 🎨 Impressive customization
  • 🔥 Awesome boss battles

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕹️ Unbalanced multiplayer
  • 🤖 Overpowered weapons/abilities
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending

War Tortoise

From 7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Awesome, addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Unique, innovative concept
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
  • 💰 No pay-to-win, can earn everything for free

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Long wait times after dying
  • 🔋 Battery-intensive
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🤖 Repetitive gameplay after a while

Bugs and requests

Star Warfare 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Black screen on startup
  • Multiplayer disconnects and lag
  • Purchased items not showing up
  • Progression loss after device change
  • Heroic mode bosses too difficult

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Improved matchmaking and balancing
  • Ability to earn more in-game currency
  • Compatibility fixes for newer devices
  • Clan/guild system for multiplayer

War Tortoise

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes after recent update
  • Incorrect damage calculations for some upgrades
  • Ads not loading properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add story mode or campaign
  • Improve performance on higher levels
  • Allow player movement for the tortoise
  • Provide more enemy variety

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Star Warfare 2

One-time10
  • Rookie Pack$0.99
  • PvpExpPack for 0.99 sales$0.99
  • 100 Gems for 0.99 sales$0.99
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  • Color Pack$1.99
  • Level Unlock Pack$1.99
  • 240 Gems for 1.99 sales$1.99
  • Copper Chest$2.99
  • 720 Gems for 4.99 sales$4.99
  • Expert Pack$9.99
  • 1800 Gems for 9.99 sales$9.99
5 purchases

War Tortoise

One-time5
  • War Tokens - 15$1.99
  • War Tokens - 25$2.99
  • War Tokens - 45$4.99
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  • War Tokens - 125$9.99
  • War Tokens - 300$19.99

Questions

Is Star Warfare 2 free?
Star Warfare 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is War Tortoise free?
War Tortoise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Star Warfare 2 or War Tortoise?
War Tortoise is rated higher. Star Warfare 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while War Tortoise averages 4.9 from 7K ratings.
Do Star Warfare 2 or War Tortoise have ads?
War Tortoise shows ads; Star Warfare 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Star Warfare 2 or War Tortoise?
Star Warfare 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and War Tortoise every 4 months. Most recently, Star Warfare 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and War Tortoise on October 29, 2026.

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