Final Stand vs Trenches
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- World War 1 setting
- Retro-style graphics
- Classic sound effects
- Trench warfare gameplay
- Strategy and skill-based combat
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Final Stand ships an update monthly, Trenches every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Final Stand | Trenches |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (19K ratings) — better | 3.5 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews — better | 63.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19K — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Fabian Bozorgzadeh | James Lingo |
Customer experience
Final Stand
Trenches
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
Final Stand
- Unlock Full Game$0.99
- Handful Of Diamonds$0.99
- Stash Of Cash$0.99
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- Diamond Treasure$1.99
Trenches
- BPG Bucks: 4000$1.99
- Unlimited Infantry$9.99
- Infinite Bullets$9.99
Questions
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