# Worms™ 4 vs Tiny Armies

The clearest difference is rating: Tiny Armies at 4.3 against Worms™ 4's 3.8. Tiny Armies also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (55% vs 30%). Worms™ 4's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Worms™ 4 costs $4.99 and Tiny Armies $0.99 up front. Worms™ 4 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Tiny Armies asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tiny Armies holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 725 and 310 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Worms™ 4's written reviews are positive against 55% of Tiny Armies's.

Worms™ 4 ships an update fortnightly, Tiny Armies monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Worms™ 4 | Tiny Armies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [3.8 (725 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms-4/id981535263/reviews) | **[4.3 (310 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-armies/id1152620025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **725** | 310 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **54.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#186** |
| Size | 259 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234) | [Brothers Flint](https://appshunter.io/developer/369225224) |

## What reviewers say

### Worms™ 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms-4/id981535263)

Engage in real-time online multiplayer battles with players worldwide. Discover new weapons, upgrade your arsenal, and customize your worms. Conquer 80 single-player missions across five unique locations.

**Highlights:** Synchronous Multiplayer Matches, Brand New Weapons, Weapon Upgrades, 80 Single Player Missions, Factions and World Events, Fantastic Customisation Options

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Worm Charm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fist O' Donkey Dollars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag O' Donkey Dollars | $1.99 | one-time |
| Safe O' Donkey Dollars | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Classic Worms gameplay
- 🎨 Detailed graphics and visuals
- 🤖 Challenging single-player campaign

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
- 🔌 Unreliable server connectivity
- 🤖 Unbalanced difficulty in some levels
- 🔒 Broken Facebook integration for multiplayer
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and microtransactions

**Reported bugs**

- Corrupted save data after updates
- Inability to connect to servers
- Chests and rewards not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Improved multiplayer modes and matchmaking
- Option to play without Facebook login
- More weapon and customization options
- Ability to save progress locally


### Tiny Armies

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

**Currently charting:** #186 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 Worms™ 4 free?

Worms™ 4 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, Worms™ 4 or Tiny Armies?

Tiny Armies is rated higher. Worms™ 4 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 725 ratings, while Tiny Armies averages 4.3 from 310 ratings.

### Do Worms™ 4 or Tiny Armies have ads?

Neither Worms™ 4 nor Tiny Armies shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Worms™ 4 or Tiny Armies?

Worms™ 4 ships an update fortnightly, and Tiny Armies monthly. Most recently, Worms™ 4 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Tiny Armies on October 15, 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.*