Comparison

Final Stand vs Trenches

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

Head to head
About

Final Stand

Command the last survivors of a decimated battalion in 1815. Defend against waves of unknown attackers using a mix of historical and futuristic weaponry. Upgrade your arsenal and soldiers to survive until reinforcements arrive.

Highlights
  • Defend against endless waves of enemies
  • Utilize historical and futuristic weapons
  • Command your soldiers
  • Use cannons and mortars
  • Upgrade weapons with in-game currency
  • Continue from last cleared level
Features
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The year is 1815. After years of chaos and suffering, the end of the Napoleonic Wars is finally near. However, six days before the infamous Battle Of Waterloo, a large British battalion was attacked and decimated by unknown beings. You are now in command of the few survivors and have to repel the attackers wave by wave, hoping for a miracle... But fear not! Along with the unknown beings, your men found a stash of futuristic looking weapons. Put down enemies and gain money to make these weapons functional. *Free To Play Till Day 14, Any Purchase Unlocks The Full Game -Enjoy Breathtaking Sound Effects and Explosions!!! -Use The Blunderbuss against bosses, it only costs $ 700! -Defeat Endless Waves Of The Undead -Use cannons and mortars to put down enemies in explosive style! -Give your soldiers the command, and they will fire with pinpoint accuracy. -Or use your own weapons from the tower to snipe down enemies with accuracy or mow them down with heavy guns -If you lose simply start off from the last level that you cleared by tapping Continue Game Turn Blood Effects On Or Off And Set Difficulty Settings In The Options Menu

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

Final Stand4 screens
Trenches4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Final Stand at 4.5 against Trenches's 3.5. Final Stand also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 17). 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. Final Stand sells 4 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

Final Stand holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Final Stand has 19K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Final Stand's written reviews are positive against 64% of Trenches's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Final Stand ships an update monthly, Trenches every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Final Stand versus Trenches: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFinal StandTrenches
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings) — better3.5 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — 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 iOS6.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB130 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperFabian BozorgzadehJames Lingo

Customer experience

Final Stand

All ratings19,044 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews528 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral7.8%
Negative6.3%

Trenches

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

Bugs and requests

Final Stand

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes when using mortars
  • Progress resets after certain levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Sandbox or custom game mode
  • Improved graphics and visuals

Trenches

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Final Stand

One-time4
  • Unlock Full Game$0.99
  • Handful Of Diamonds$0.99
  • Stash Of Cash$0.99
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  • Diamond Treasure$1.99
3 purchases

Trenches

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

Questions

Is Final Stand free?
Final Stand 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, Final Stand or Trenches?
Final Stand is rated higher. Final Stand averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Trenches averages 3.5 from 17 ratings.
Do Final Stand or Trenches have ads?
Neither Final Stand nor Trenches shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Final Stand or Trenches?
Final Stand ships an update monthly, and Trenches every 6 months. Most recently, Final Stand was updated on October 16, 2026 and Trenches on September 20, 2026.

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