# Worms™ 4 vs Warling Worm

The clearest difference is price: Warling Worm at Free against Worms™ 4's $4.99. Worms™ 4's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Warling Worm is free to download; Worms™ 4 costs $4.99 up front. Worms™ 4 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Warling Worm sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Worms™ 4 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Worms™ 4 has 725 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Worms™ 4's written reviews are positive against 21% of Warling Worm's.

Worms™ 4 ships an update fortnightly, Warling Worm every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Worms™ 4 | Warling Worm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.8 (725 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worms-4/id981535263/reviews)** | [3.2 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warling-worm-total-armageddon/id1179759670/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **725** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **30.0% of reviews** | 20.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 259 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234) | [Duong Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1167043259) |

## 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


### Warling Worm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warling-worm-total-armageddon/id1179759670)

Command your troops in tactical battles with a vast arsenal of weapons. Outsmart opponents on destructible terrain across multiple maps to earn gold and climb the ranks. Engage in online multiplayer or play with friends.

**Highlights:** Fully destructible terrain, 29 unique weapons, 10 diverse maps, Customizable troops, Hot-seat multiplayer mode, Online multiplayer battles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 5 Medal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 15 Medal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 30 Medal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 40 Medal | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Worms™ 4 free?

Worms™ 4 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Warling Worm free?

Warling Worm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Worms™ 4 or Warling Worm?

Worms™ 4 is rated higher. Worms™ 4 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 725 ratings, while Warling Worm averages 3.2 from 38 ratings.

### Do Worms™ 4 or Warling Worm have ads?

Warling Worm shows ads; Worms™ 4 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Worms™ 4 or Warling Worm?

Worms™ 4 ships an update fortnightly, and Warling Worm every 2 weeks. Most recently, Worms™ 4 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Warling Worm on September 13, 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.*