# 1942 Pacific Front vs Second World War Western Front

The clearest difference is rating: 1942 Pacific Front at 4.3 against Second World War Western Front's 3.7. 1942 Pacific Front also leads on ratings volume (226 vs 34). Second World War Western Front's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 53%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1942 Pacific Front sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Second World War Western Front sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

1942 Pacific Front holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1942 Pacific Front has 226 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of 1942 Pacific Front's written reviews are positive against 80% of Second World War Western Front's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

1942 Pacific Front ships an update every 2 months, Second World War Western Front monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1942 Pacific Front | Second World War Western Front |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1942-pacific-front/id942888267/reviews)** | [3.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-world-war-western-front/id1483026749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **226** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) | [Appscraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652334821) |

## What reviewers say

### 1942 Pacific Front

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1942-pacific-front/id942888267)

Engage in turn-based naval warfare set in World War 2. Command historical U.S. or Japanese forces, utilizing a variety of units like battleships, submarines, and aircraft to outmaneuver and defeat your opponents. Experience thrilling campaigns and challenging missions on a hex grid.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy, WW2 naval warfare, Historical U.S. and Japanese units, Infantry, artillery, tanks, aircraft, battleships, submarines, Repair, camouflage, and fortification, Multiplayer battles, Hex grid map

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Gold | $5.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 Gold | $10.99 | one-time |
| 125,000 Gold | $21.99 | one-time |
| 325,000 Gold | $54.99 | one-time |
| 700,000 Gold | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun to play
- 🎮 Excellent gameplay
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 💡 Interesting strategy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay to win mechanics
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty options
- 🕹️ Controls/UI issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during gameplay
- Saves not working properly
- Incorrect unit behavior
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More campaigns and missions
- Multiplayer and PvP modes
- Additional unit types and vehicles
- Customizable maps and scenarios
- Improved performance and stability


### Second World War Western Front

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-world-war-western-front/id1483026749)

Command Allied forces in a real-time strategy game set during the D-Day landings and subsequent campaigns of World War II. Plan and execute historical operations, controlling individual units to achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Single player campaigns with historical missions, Multiplayer mode for real-time battles, Control famous commanders like Patton and Montgomery, Over 300 unique military units, Unit progression system from light vehicles to heavy tanks, Clan system with tournaments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy the best army | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add 50 gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| GERMAN TANKS PACK (Discount) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy the gadget | $1.99 | one-time |
| HEAVY TANKS (DISCOUNT) | $1.99 | one-time |
| USA TANKS PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| Сall for reinforcements (x3) | $2.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL OFFER | $2.99 | one-time |
| SUPER HEAVY TANKS (discount) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Add 150 gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy the enemy army (x3) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 MEDALS | $3.99 | one-time |
| HEAVY TANKS PACK | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 ACCELERATIONS | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy the enemy army (x5) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Call for reinforcements (x5) | $4.99 | one-time |
| SUPER HEAVY TANKS PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 MEDALS | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 MEDALS | $9.99 | one-time |
| TANKS + 200 MEDALS | $17.99 | one-time |
| Add 1200 gold | $17.99 | one-time |
| 500 MEDALS | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1942 Pacific Front free?

1942 Pacific Front is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Second World War Western Front free?

Second World War Western Front is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 1942 Pacific Front or Second World War Western Front?

1942 Pacific Front is rated higher. 1942 Pacific Front averages 4.3 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Second World War Western Front averages 3.7 from 34 ratings.

### Do 1942 Pacific Front or Second World War Western Front have ads?

1942 Pacific Front shows ads; Second World War Western Front does not.

### Which is updated more often, 1942 Pacific Front or Second World War Western Front?

1942 Pacific Front ships an update every 2 months, and Second World War Western Front monthly. Most recently, 1942 Pacific Front was updated on October 22, 2026 and Second World War Western Front on October 24, 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.*