# Door Kickers vs Total War™

The clearest difference is price: Door Kickers at $4.99 against Total War™'s $19.99. Door Kickers also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Door Kickers costs $4.99 and Total War™ $19.99 up front. Total War™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Door Kickers asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Door Kickers against 4.8 for Total War™. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Door Kickers's written reviews are positive against 78% of Total War™'s.

Door Kickers ships an update every 2 weeks, Total War™ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Door Kickers | Total War™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/door-kickers/id975683986/reviews)** | [4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-war-empire/id6448530928/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 3.3K |
| Positive reviews | **89.9% of reviews** | 78.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | #56 |
| Size | 953 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KILLHOUSE GAMES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/975683985) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### Door Kickers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/door-kickers/id975683986)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Paid · Action, #48 Top Paid · Strategy, #138 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Lead a SWAT team in this tactical real-time strategy game. Plan your approach, equip your units, and execute precise maneuvers to neutralize threats and rescue hostages. Master challenging missions with a top-down perspective and a focus on strategic planning and quick improvisation.

**Highlights:** SWAT team command, Quick tactics gameplay, Top-down perspective, Real-time with free pause, 80 single missions, 6 campaigns, Mission generator

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging
- 💡 Unique tactical approach
- 🔒 Realistic mechanics
- 🔒 Satisfying when plan comes together

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky controls on mobile
- 🐛 Difficulty selecting specific operators
- 🐛 Accidental path changes
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Restart button too easy to accidentally press
- Inconsistent enemy detection and behavior
- Lack of full-screen support on newer iPads

**Requested features**

- More weapons and gear options
- Ability to customize operators
- More mission types and scenarios
- Level editor or custom map creation
- Multiplayer or co-op mode


### Total War™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-war-empire/id6448530928)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Paid · Strategy, #171 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Lead a global empire in the 18th century, managing turn-based strategy and engaging in real-time battles. Conquer territories, master gunpowder warfare, and dominate naval conflicts. Develop new technologies and forge your nation into a superpower.

**Highlights:** Grand turn-based strategy, Real-time 3D battles, Global conquest, Naval combat, Technology development, Intuitive touchscreen controls

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 'A New World' Expansion | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent port of the original game
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Intuitive and user-friendly controls
- 💰 Great value for money
- 🕰️ Immersive and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Suboptimal AI behavior in battles
- 🔍 Lack of detailed tutorial for new players
- 🔒 Inability to play as minor factions

**Reported bugs**

- Units getting stuck when positioning near walls
- Turn skipping issue due to overlapping UI elements
- Incorrect religious unrest messages
- Inconsistent unit speed controls
- Storage usage discrepancy between app and device

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode with customizable budgets
- More faction options and playable nations
- Improved unit control and positioning
- Ability to toggle floating flags in battles
- Detailed family tree and dynasty mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Door Kickers free?

Door Kickers costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Total War™ free?

Total War™ costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Door Kickers or Total War™?

Door Kickers is rated higher. Door Kickers averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Total War™ averages 4.8 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Door Kickers or Total War™ have ads?

Neither Door Kickers nor Total War™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Door Kickers or Total War™?

Door Kickers ships an update every 2 weeks, and Total War™ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Door Kickers was updated on October 29, 2026 and Total War™ on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Door Kickers or Total War™?

Door Kickers currently peaks at #44 in the App Store charts, and Total War™ at #56. 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.*