Comparison

Battle Wings vs Trenches

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

Head to head
About

Battle Wings

Lead a mercenary company in a post-WWI world plagued by air pirates. Control airships and fighter planes to complete missions for clients, engaging in realistic flight combat and upgrading your fleet.

Highlights
  • Control airships and fighter planes
  • Complete client missions
  • Engage in airship battles
  • Realistic flight combat
  • Upgrade weapons, planes, and airships
  • Collect numerous items
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Battle Wings is placed on the list of Best New iPhone Games by Touch Arcade! https://toucharcade.com/2020/06/24/best-new-iphone-games-june-25th/ It’s a lot deeper and more technical than I expected! - SNAPP ATTACK After World War I, the Great Depression hit the world. Despite endless efforts, countries have collapsed from economic shock, and air pirates have begun to emerge from all over the world. With the state losing its function, companies in need of military protection have begun looking for mercenaries. Now you run a mercenary company and complete the missions your customers have requested. Features • Control airships and fighter planes to complete missions from your clients. • The battle of powerful airships. • Realistic flight combat. • Various upgrades for weapons, planes and airships. • Numerous items. • Convenient combat Interface.

About

Trenches

Experience World War 1 combat in this retro-style arcade game. Fight for your country's honor by advancing through enemy trenches or defending your own. This pixilated simulation offers thrilling gameplay and classic sound effects for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • World War 1 setting
  • Retro-style graphics
  • Classic sound effects
  • Trench warfare gameplay
  • Strategy and skill-based combat
Features
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“Trenches: Arcade" is an exciting pixilated mobile game that takes you back in time to the trenches of the First World War. In this game, you play as a courageous soldier fighting for your country's honor and freedom against enemy forces. With its retro-style graphics and classic sound effects, "Trenches: Arcade" will transport you to the frontlines of the war, where you must use your strategy, skill, and bravery to survive. Whether you're advancing through enemy trenches or defending your own, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat.With its thrilling gameplay and retro graphics, “Trenches: Arcade" is the perfect pixilated mobile game for anyone who loves military history and classic arcade-style action. Download it now and experience the excitement of the Great War in a whole new way!

Screenshots

Battle Wings4 screens
Trenches4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Battle Wings at 4.7 against Trenches's 3.5. Battle Wings also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 64%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Battle Wings sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Trenches sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Battle Wings holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Battle Wings has 359 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Battle Wings's written reviews are positive against 64% of Trenches's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Battle Wings ships an update monthly, Trenches every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Battle Wings versus Trenches: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBattle WingsTrenches
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (359 ratings) — better3.5 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings359 — better17
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB130 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperJae Yong KimJames Lingo

Customer experience

Battle Wings

All ratings323 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral10.1%
Negative7.3%

Trenches

All ratings17 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

Bugs and requests

Battle Wings

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Airship artillery not functioning properly
  • Tutorial issues and soft locks
  • Purchases disappearing after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to grind for new planes and airships
  • More enemy variety and difficulty
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Customization options
  • Improved camera controls

Trenches

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Battle Wings

One-time14
  • G100,000$0.99
  • T1 Items$0.99
  • G240,000$1.99
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  • T2 Items$1.99
  • T3 Items$1.99
  • T4 Items$1.99
  • T5 Experimental Battleships$1.99
  • EXP X3$2.99
  • G700,000$4.99
  • 35 SKILL POINTS$4.99
  • G1,600,000$9.99
  • G2,700,000$14.99
  • 250 SKILL POINTS$24.99
  • G6,000,000$29.99
3 purchases

Trenches

One-time3
  • BPG Bucks: 4000$1.99
  • Unlimited Infantry$9.99
  • Infinite Bullets$9.99

Questions

Is Battle Wings free?
Battle Wings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trenches free?
Trenches is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Battle Wings or Trenches?
Battle Wings is rated higher. Battle Wings averages 4.7 out of 5 from 359 ratings, while Trenches averages 3.5 from 17 ratings.
Do Battle Wings or Trenches have ads?
Neither Battle Wings nor Trenches shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Battle Wings or Trenches?
Battle Wings ships an update monthly, and Trenches every 6 months. Most recently, Battle Wings was updated on October 21, 2026 and Trenches on October 7, 2026.

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