# Worm Battle vs TinyEmulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TinyEmulator at 55% against Worm Battle's 7%. TinyEmulator also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). Worm Battle's advantage is ratings volume (227 vs 14). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Worm Battle sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. TinyEmulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

TinyEmulator holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Worm Battle has 227 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Worm Battle's written reviews are positive against 55% of TinyEmulator's.

Worm Battle ships an update every 2 months, TinyEmulator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Worm Battle | TinyEmulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (227 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worm-battle-wormageddon/id939416231/reviews) | **[3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyemulator/id6667099562/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **227** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 184 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vortex Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630082004) | [兴海 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764570631) |

## What reviewers say

### Worm Battle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worm-battle-wormageddon/id939416231)

Engage in strategic turn-based combat across diverse maps with customizable worm teams. Unleash unique worm abilities and a variety of weapons to outsmart opponents in multiplayer or solo battles.

**Highlights:** Customizable worm teams, Diverse and challenging maps, Unique worm abilities, Variety of weapons, Multiplayer and AI battles, Strategic gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commando set - Shooting terror | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscription + Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 2-Month Subscription | $39.99 | per 2 months |
| Bazooka | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Fun gameplay (mentioned by a few users, but overshadowed by negatives)
- ⭐ Similar to classic Worms games (for a few users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive subscriptions
- 💸 Hidden costs and unexpected charges
- 😠 Misleading "free to download" claims
- 🚫 Limited free content (one weapon/map)
- 👎 Poor gameplay mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes
- Controls are unresponsive or buggy
- Camera movement is restricted
- Gravity issues after updates
- Unable to close subscription screen

**Requested features**

- Be upfront about pricing
- Provide a truly free version
- Improve game mechanics and controls
- Add more weapons and maps to free version
- Explain game modes better


### TinyEmulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyemulator/id6667099562)

Play classic retro games on your device with this emulator. Enjoy solo or multiplayer experiences, with support for a wide range of classic gaming systems. Save your progress, use controllers, and even chat with friends during netplay sessions.

**Highlights:** Multi-platform support, Solo and multiplayer netplay, State save and load, Gamepad controller support, Voice and message chat during netplay, Controller skins and haptics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Worm Battle free?

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

### Is TinyEmulator free?

TinyEmulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Worm Battle or TinyEmulator?

TinyEmulator is rated higher. Worm Battle averages 3.1 out of 5 from 227 ratings, while TinyEmulator averages 3.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Worm Battle or TinyEmulator have ads?

Worm Battle shows ads; TinyEmulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Worm Battle or TinyEmulator?

Worm Battle ships an update every 2 months, and TinyEmulator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Worm Battle was updated on September 29, 2026 and TinyEmulator on July 17, 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.*