Comparison

Epic Little War Game vs Warbits Plus

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

Head to head
About

Epic Little War Game

Engage in epic real-time strategy battles with a vast array of challenges. Build your base, deploy forces, and dominate diverse landscapes in single-player or multiplayer modes. Enjoy endless replayability with a random map generator and a focus on developing unique tactics.

Highlights
  • Build and customize your base
  • Extensive single-player campaign
  • Online multiplayer skirmishes (1-6 players)
  • Random map generator
  • Co-op and PVP gameplay
  • Diverse battlefield environments
  • Develop unique combat tactics
Features
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It’s time to mobilize because the Little War Game is back and this time it is EPIC! The latest in the 3.5 million selling series of strategic war games offers an immense array of challenges that will push your battle tactics to the limit, and beyond. With a huge single player mode, online one-on-one or six player skirmishes, and gazillions of maps to dominate (not to mention a random map generator), Epic Little War Game raises the bar for strategy. Product features: • Build your own base. In a radical new departure from the mould, you now build what you want where you want it, with a range of new buildings. • Loads of single player missions, tons of maps, map generator, co-op or skirmish online or local play and unique visuals make this the most comprehensive strategic war game on mobile! • Single player campaign mode teaches newbies ‘the ropes’ and develops battle tactics across an array of intensive missions • Take on your friends or ally with their forces to defeat the enemy with up to 6 player Skirmish mode • A massive selection of battlefields, from epic mountain valleys to lush lakeland passes, frozen cliff-top encounters to the heat of vast jungles 
 • Random map generator for infinite replayability, plus the ability to save the maps you love playing 
 • Online co-operative or PVP gameplay - are you epic enough to take on the world’s greatest Generals? 
 • Complete freedom to develop your own tactics, deploying your warriors and hardware, as you see fit – every battle is different! • Take on several enemies at once and climb the leaderboards to show the world what you are really made of! • This pay once and play forever game has true console quality and depth. Don’t be cannon fodder, be the greatest military Commander ever. BE EPIC! Thanks for playing Epic Little War Game. Please let us know what you think with a review or join us on the Epic Little War Game forum at www.rubicondev.com/forum

About

Warbits Plus

Engage in charming turn-based tactical combat with a variety of units and special powers. Explore a story-driven campaign, test your skills in challenging modes, and create custom maps to share with the community. Compete locally or online against friends and other commanders.

Highlights
  • Grid-based turn-based strategy
  • Story-driven campaign missions
  • Challenge and puzzle modes
  • Custom map editor
  • Local and online multiplayer
  • Community tag match hubs
Features
Currently charting
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Warbits Plus is a charming turn-based strategy game where victory is achieved through tactics and determination. Compete with your friends locally and online, hone your skills with single-player missions, or battle for glory against other commanders on the community hub. TURN-BASED STRATEGY - Featuring grid-based movement, using an army of uniquely equipped units, special powers, and structures to fund your battles. + CAMPAIGN - Battle through 20 missions across 5 unique environments as you unravel the story of a dysfunctional galaxy and the war simulator designed to save it. + CHALLENGE MODE - For the more experienced player to test their mettle. 12 challenging skirmish missions and 12 mind-bending puzzle missions. + MAP EDITOR - Build, share, and play custom maps with the community. + LOCAL & ONLINE - Stay off the grid against AI and local play or bring the fight to the internet's front door. + TAG MATCH HUBS - Automatically pair with players who enjoy the same game modes as you and compete for glory on the monthly leaderboards. GIVE WAR SIMULATION A CHANCE *** “From the creators of Warbits, the Editor’s Choice game adored by strategy fans across the universe, we give you Warbits Plus!" - Risky Lab “Sequel to the only turn-based strategy played by Alexander Skarsgård during season 3, episode 7 of HBO’s Succession.” “Why is your team so slow? Just update it already geez or release this” - YouTube Trailer Comment “So how’s Warbots going?” - The family every other Thanksgiving ***

Screenshots

Epic Little War Game4 screens
Warbits Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Warbits Plus at 4.8 against Epic Little War Game's 4.2. Warbits Plus also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 67%). Epic Little War Game's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Epic Little War Game costs $4.99 and Warbits Plus $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Warbits Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 159 and 168 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Epic Little War Game's written reviews are positive against 79% of Warbits Plus's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Epic Little War Game versus Warbits Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpic Little War GameWarbits Plus
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.2 (159 ratings)4.8 (168 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.0% of reviews79.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings159168 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#143 — better#188
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB557 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperRubicon Mobile LtdRisky Lab Inc

Customer experience

Epic Little War Game

All ratings159 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral5.0%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral10.4%
Negative22.6%

Warbits Plus

All ratings168 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral9.7%
Negative11.3%

User reviews

Epic Little War Game

From 159 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Excellent turn-based strategy gameplay
  • 💰 No in-app purchases or pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🎨 Beautiful and polished graphics
  • 😄 Hilarious voice lines and entertaining campaign
  • 🗺️ Massive variety of maps and random generation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 🔧 Lack of updates and developer support
  • 🤖 Weak and predictable AI behavior
  • 🎮 Campaign is shorter than previous games
  • 🌫️ Removed fog of war mechanic

Warbits Plus

From 168 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Excellent turn-based strategy gameplay
  • 🎨 High-quality graphics and art design
  • 💰 Great value at $5 price point
  • 🧠 Challenging and addictive gameplay
  • 🗺️ Level/map creation feature

Room to improve

  • ⚖️ Unit balance issues (bombers overpowered, jets too weak)
  • 🐛 Multiple gameplay bugs and glitches
  • 🔄 Limited new content vs original game
  • 🎮 Multiplayer opponent selection too limited
  • 🔋 High battery/power consumption

Bugs and requests

Epic Little War Game

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Game freezes on specific missions (Mission 14 Day 56, Mission 12)
  • Unable to create usernames (all names taken)
  • Rotating menu tags make interface unusable
  • Enemy units fail to interact or attack
  • Turn never ends due to enemy AI glitches
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  • App crashes on iPad and older devices
  • Cannot reinstall after deletion
  • Server errors preventing online play
  • Multiple device account error messages
  • Game incompatible with iOS 16.1 and newer versions
  • Audio sounds muffled and distorted
  • Excessive battery drain during gameplay
  • Multiplayer games forfeit after 24 hours of inactivity
  • Cheating in ladder games not addressed

Requested features

16 requests
  • Bring back fog of war mechanic
  • Restore ability to capture/take over enemy buildings
  • Add more campaign missions and longer campaign
  • Implement ammo and fuel management system
  • Create custom map maker tool
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  • Add more factions and unit types
  • Increase difficulty levels and AI intelligence
  • Restore unit upgrade system between missions
  • Add notification system for multiplayer turns
  • Support for building rotation before placement
  • Water-based features (oil rigs, naval bases, underwater units)
  • More premade large and epic maps
  • Local multiplayer on same device
  • Hail Mary feature to end games quickly
  • Developer website and tech support accessibility
  • Regular content updates and expansions

Warbits Plus

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Carrier troops display bug (smiley face persists after emptying)
  • Fog of war visibility not updating correctly
  • Enemy troops can be placed on occupied tiles
  • Enemy carrier dropping troops on player-owned cities
  • Unit targeting switching not always responsive
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  • Bluetooth speaker sound muting not working
  • Game drains battery even when plugged in
  • Portrait mode performance issues and lag
  • Resign button not functioning properly
  • Special powers disabled in Skirmish maps

Requested features

13 requests
  • Naval units (battleships, submarines, amphibious units)
  • New unit types and factions
  • Cross-device progress synchronization
  • German language support
  • Sign-in options (Apple, Google, Facebook)
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  • 4-player battle improvements (3v1, FFAs, team swapping)
  • Expanded single-player campaign
  • Cosmetic skins and unit customization
  • Map editor tutorial/guide
  • Special powers in Skirmish/Puzzle modes
  • HQ bonuses usable in Challenge missions
  • Skip tutorial option
  • More diverse campaign storyline

In-app purchases

None

Epic Little War Game

No in-app purchases

None

Warbits Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Epic Little War Game free?
Epic Little War Game costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Warbits Plus free?
Warbits Plus costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Epic Little War Game or Warbits Plus?
Warbits Plus is rated higher. Epic Little War Game averages 4.2 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while Warbits Plus averages 4.8 from 168 ratings.
Do Epic Little War Game or Warbits Plus have ads?
Neither Epic Little War Game nor Warbits Plus shows ads.
Which is more popular, Epic Little War Game or Warbits Plus?
Epic Little War Game currently peaks at #143 in the App Store charts, and Warbits Plus at #188. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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