# Lara Croft GO vs Tiny Armies

The clearest difference is rating: Lara Croft GO at 4.8 against Tiny Armies's 4.3. Lara Croft GO also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 55%) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 310). Tiny Armies's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Lara Croft GO costs $4.99 and Tiny Armies $0.99 up front. Lara Croft GO sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Tiny Armies asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lara Croft GO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lara Croft GO has 4.6K ratings behind it against 310, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Lara Croft GO's written reviews are positive against 55% of Tiny Armies's.

Lara Croft GO ships an update every 4 months, Tiny Armies monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lara Croft GO | Tiny Armies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lara-croft-go/id971304016/reviews)** | [4.3 (310 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-armies/id1152620025/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 310 |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 54.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #199 | **#171** |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deca Live Operations GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464120176) | [Brothers Flint](https://appshunter.io/developer/369225224) |

## What reviewers say

### Lara Croft GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lara-croft-go/id971304016)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Embark on a turn-based puzzle adventure through ancient ruins. Uncover secrets, face deadly challenges, and solve over 115 puzzles across 7 chapters. Collect relics and unlock new outfits for Lara.

**Highlights:** Turn-based puzzle-adventure gameplay, Explore ancient ruins and discover secrets, Over 115 puzzles across 7 chapters, Fight enemies and overcome obstacles, Collect ancient relics and unlock outfits

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Puzzle Solutions | $1.99 | one-time |
| Square Enix Outfit Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great puzzles and graphics
- 🎨 Fantastic visuals and atmosphere
- 🧠 Challenging yet rewarding puzzles
- 🎶 Calming and immersive soundtrack
- 🕹️ Intuitive and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes when killing certain enemies
- 🤖 Lack of controller support
- 💰 Paywall for hints and walkthroughs

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on specific levels when killing enemies
- Certain levels do not load properly
- Issues with saving and syncing progress across devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and expansions
- Level editor or sandbox mode
- Ability to disable music while keeping sound effects


### Tiny Armies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-armies/id1152620025)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in fast-paced conquest battles with tiny armies. Strategize your moves across various terrains and challenge opponents solo, locally, or globally via iMessage. Enjoy quick gameplay sessions with a visually striking presentation.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced conquest gameplay, Strategic unit movement, Terrain-based challenges, Solo and multiplayer modes, iMessage battles, Quick gameplay sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Simple and intuitive gameplay mechanics
- ⌚ Excellent Apple Watch integration
- 👥 Fun local multiplayer/pass-and-play mode
- 💰 Fair monetization with no ads or IAP
- 🎨 Minimalist and elegant visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Excessive reliance on RNG and randomization
- 🤖 Weak and predictable AI behavior
- 📊 Unbalanced map generation causing unfair matches
- ⏱️ Very short campaign (under 1 hour)
- 😴 Repetitive gameplay becomes boring quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on initial 'Swipe Up' screen on newer iPhones
- iMessage version doesn't register certain swipe directions
- Apple Watch swipe input not detected
- App crashes or fails to install on some devices
- Swipe controls unresponsive on iPhone 15

**Requested features**

- Level/map editor for custom gameplay
- Online multiplayer functionality
- Additional campaign levels and content
- Difficulty settings (Easy/Normal/Hard)
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lara Croft GO free?

Lara Croft GO costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Tiny Armies free?

Tiny Armies costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lara Croft GO or Tiny Armies?

Lara Croft GO is rated higher. Lara Croft GO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Tiny Armies averages 4.3 from 310 ratings.

### Do Lara Croft GO or Tiny Armies have ads?

Neither Lara Croft GO nor Tiny Armies shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lara Croft GO or Tiny Armies?

Lara Croft GO ships an update every 4 months, and Tiny Armies monthly. Most recently, Lara Croft GO was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tiny Armies on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Lara Croft GO or Tiny Armies?

Lara Croft GO currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and Tiny Armies at #171. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*