# 1942 Pacific Front vs Atlantic Fleet

The clearest difference is price: 1942 Pacific Front at Free against Atlantic Fleet's $9.99. Atlantic Fleet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

1942 Pacific Front is free to download; Atlantic Fleet costs $9.99 up front. 1942 Pacific Front sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Atlantic Fleet asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for 1942 Pacific Front against 4.4 for Atlantic Fleet. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 226 and 528 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of 1942 Pacific Front's written reviews are positive against 86% of Atlantic Fleet's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1942 Pacific Front | Atlantic Fleet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1942-pacific-front/id942888267/reviews) | **[4.4 (528 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atlantic-fleet/id992425516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 226 | **528** |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 158 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) | [Killerfish Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/556382161) |

## 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


### Atlantic Fleet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atlantic-fleet/id992425516)

Experience a turn-based tactical simulation of World War II naval combat in the Atlantic. Command historical ships and submarines, engage in strategic planning and tactical battles, and experience realistic damage models. Choose your faction and dive into diverse game modes, from historical missions to dynamic campaigns.

**Highlights:** Turn-based tactical and strategic simulation, Full 3D graphics and environments, Play as Royal Navy or Kriegsmarine, 3 Game Modes: Editor, Campaign, Dynamic Campaign, Realistic buoyancy physics and subsystem targeting, Destructible ships with visual damage, Historical ship and aircraft classes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1942 Pacific Front free?

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

### Is Atlantic Fleet free?

Atlantic Fleet costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 1942 Pacific Front or Atlantic Fleet?

Atlantic Fleet is rated higher. 1942 Pacific Front averages 4.3 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Atlantic Fleet averages 4.4 from 528 ratings.

### Do 1942 Pacific Front or Atlantic Fleet have ads?

1942 Pacific Front shows ads; Atlantic Fleet does not.

### Which is updated more often, 1942 Pacific Front or Atlantic Fleet?

1942 Pacific Front ships an update every 2 months, and Atlantic Fleet every 2 months. Most recently, 1942 Pacific Front was updated on November 3, 2026 and Atlantic Fleet on November 3, 2026.

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