# Galcon 2 vs MicroWars

The clearest difference is rating: MicroWars at 4.6 against Galcon 2's 3.9. MicroWars also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 235). Galcon 2's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 34%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galcon 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and MicroWars sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MicroWars holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MicroWars has 10K ratings behind it against 235, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Galcon 2's written reviews are positive against 34% of MicroWars's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Galcon 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, MicroWars every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galcon 2 | MicroWars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (235 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galcon-2-galactic-conquest/id898558158/reviews) | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microwars/id1471317275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 235 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 34.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hassey Enterprises, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/285820848) | [Benoit Freslon](https://appshunter.io/developer/428781119) |

## What reviewers say

### Galcon 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galcon-2-galactic-conquest/id898558158)

Engage in a fast-paced space strategy game where you command swarms of ships to conquer planets and the entire galaxy. Compete in multiplayer battles, join clans, and test your skills in tournaments.

**Highlights:** Clans battling for galactic supremacy, Multiplayer tournaments, Betting with Galcoins, Multiple ship shapes, Diverse planet environments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ship of Galcoins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fleet of Galcoins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Planet of Galcoins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy of Galcoins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 🤖 Challenging AI opponents
- 🎨 Customizable ships and planets
- 👥 Engaging multiplayer community
- 🕹️ Simple yet strategic mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Forced online play, no offline mode
- 🤯 Steep learning curve for new players
- 🤖 Unbalanced matchmaking against veterans
- 🤫 Lack of in-game tutorials and explanations

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Account login issues and password reset problems
- Compatibility problems on newer devices
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs
- Unresponsive or laggy controls

**Requested features**

- Offline single-player campaign mode
- Difficulty settings for better balance
- More game modes and map variations
- In-depth tutorial for new players
- Improved matchmaking system


### MicroWars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microwars/id1471317275)

Engage in strategic microscopic battles where you command cells to conquer opponents. Collect resources, upgrade your units, and devise invasion plans to capture enemy bases and expand your territory. Outwit your rivals by building defenses and launching timely offensives.

**Highlights:** Microscopic battleground gameplay, Command and conquer cells, Resource collection and upgrades, Strategic invasion planning, Defensive and offensive tactics, Board-based conquest

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Customizable characters
- 🚀 Quick game sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 💰 Paid features don't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress on restart
- Impossible level 40 and 130
- Ads play over gameplay

**Requested features**

- More challenging AI opponents
- Ability to reinforce controlled cells
- Disable timer option
- More unique levels and characters
- Improved memory mini-game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galcon 2 free?

Galcon 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MicroWars free?

MicroWars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Galcon 2 or MicroWars?

MicroWars is rated higher. Galcon 2 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 235 ratings, while MicroWars averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.

### Do Galcon 2 or MicroWars have ads?

MicroWars shows ads; Galcon 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Galcon 2 or MicroWars?

Galcon 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and MicroWars every 2 months. Most recently, Galcon 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and MicroWars on November 7, 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.*