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Best 40K Army Builder Apps & Games

248+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1★, the 40k army builder category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 248+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top 40K Army Builder Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Warhammer 40,000: The AppWarhammer 40,000: The AppFree3.0★ (1.5K)NoYesAug 2026
2New RecruitNew RecruitFree4.9★ (200)YesYesAug 2026
3BattleScribeBattleScribeFree4.8★ (8.7K)NoYesAug 2026
4War OrganWar OrganFree5.0★ (139)NoNoAug 2026
5ForcesForcesFree4.3★ (96)NoYesJul 2026
6(OLD) Warhammer 40,000:The App(OLD) Warhammer 40,000:The AppFree1.8★ (1.3K)YesYesJul 2026
7Skirmish BuilderSkirmish BuilderFree—NoNoMay 2026
8TableForgeTableForgeFree—NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for 40K Army Builder

Warhammer 40,000: The App#1

Warhammer 40,000: The App by Games Workshop Limited

Lead your armies to victory.
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
3.0😞(1.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#78in Lifestyle
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This app is your digital companion for tabletop warfare in the 41st Millennium. It provides simplified core rules, complete unit datasheets for all factions, and tools to build valid armies for engaging in brutal battles.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Useful for collectors
  • 🚀 Quick access to rules and strategems
  • 👍 Visually appealing and well-organized
  • 👍 Love the Command Bunker feature

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Paywalled content behind codex purchases
  • 🔒 Delayed updates for new codex releases
  • 🐛 Constant issues with subscription and list building
New Recruit#2

New Recruit by Vincent, Gatien,Alphonse MASSIAS

Army builder
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.9😊(200 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you build army lists for various miniature tabletop games. It also facilitates tournament organization, allows you to track your game statistics, and manage your miniature collection to see what models you need.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent app performance
  • 👍 Seamless integration with website
  • 👍 Useful for Warhammer army building
  • 👍 Great mobile version of a popular tool

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Potential data sync issues between mobile and web
  • 🔍 Menus can be deep for certain actions
BattleScribe#3

BattleScribe by BattleScribe

Build your army list. Fast.
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(8.7K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This application helps tabletop wargamers quickly create, view, and share army lists for numerous game systems. It calculates points, identifies list issues, and offers customizable printouts. Support the app to remove ads and unlock additional features.

What We Love

  • 🔥 Excellent for army building
  • 👍 Easy to use and understand
  • 🚀 Regularly updated with new content
  • 💡 Helpful for new and veteran players

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🕰️ Slow loading times for large armies
  • 📚 Steep learning curve for new users

More 40K Army Builder apps to explore

4
War Organ
War Organ
War Organ
Warhammer 40k list builder
Free

Create and manage your Warhammer 40,000 army lists with this dedicated application. It simplifies the process of building your forces for tabletop battles.

Army list creationForce managementWarhammer 40k rules integration
🔧 Utilities
(139)
free
5
Forces
Forces
Forces
Manage your army lists
Free

Organize and manage army rosters for various tabletop wargames like Warhammer 40K and Age of Sigmar. View unit stats, abilities, and weapon profiles instantly, and calculate probabilities with built-in tools. Share unit details and track army composition efficiently.

Organize army rostersView unit stats and abilitiesBuilt-in probability calculator
🔍 Reference
(96)
freemium
6
(OLD) Warhammer 40,000:The App
(OLD) Warhammer 40,000:The App
(OLD) Warhammer 40,000:The App
Rules in the Palm of Your Hand
Free

Access all your Warhammer 40,000 rules and codexes digitally. Quickly find rules during gameplay, plan your army lists, and streamline your tabletop experience. Spend more time playing and less time searching through rulebooks.

Core rules accessSearchable rule referenceCodex browsing
🌟 Lifestyle
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Skirmish Builder
Skirmish Builder
Skirmish Builder
by Arkelium Studio
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
8
TableForge
TableForge
TableForge
From sprue to tabletop
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
9
Battle Lab: Army Simulator
Battle Lab: Army Simulator
Battle Lab: Army Simulator
Build army & watch epic battle
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
10
Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade
Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade
Warhammer 40,000: Freeblade
Epic 40k War Mech Battles
Free

Command an Imperial Knight in intense battles across the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Engage in over 170 missions, customize your war machine, and battle foes in explosive action and epic melee combat. Compete in daily events and multiplayer duels.

Over 170 single-player missionsTap-to-shoot action with cannons and missilesEpic melee combat with Chainsword
🎮 Games
(50K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Warmaster Companion
Warmaster Companion
Warmaster Companion
A companion app for WM and WMR
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
Wars of the Lost Era
Wars of the Lost Era
Wars of the Lost Era
Strategy, Battles & Sieges
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
13
Troop Tactics: Assault
Troop Tactics: Assault
Troop Tactics: Assault
by 3MG Productions
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
14
Mustered: Mini Paint Tracker
Mustered: Mini Paint Tracker
Mustered: Mini Paint Tracker
Paint, Track, and Share!
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
15
Tabletop Battle Buddy
Tabletop Battle Buddy
Tabletop Battle Buddy
by Fennec Forge LLC
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
16
BaseWars
BaseWars
BaseWars
by Murat Kaan Ustaoglu
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
17
Draw Army Battle
Draw Army Battle
Draw Army Battle
by Tunahan Oguz
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
18
Octolith
Octolith
Octolith
Tabletop wargame companion
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Castle Siege TD
Castle Siege TD
Castle Siege TD
Defend your kingdom
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
20
War of Strongholds
War of Strongholds
War of Strongholds
by C & M LUMBER COMPANY, INCORPORATED.
Free
🎮 Games
(0)

FAQ about 40K Army Builder

What are the best 40k army builder apps & games for iPhone?
Warhammer 40,000: The App tops our 40k army builder apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.0-star average from 1.5K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top 40k army builder apps & games we rank are free to download, including Warhammer 40,000: The App and New Recruit.
Warhammer 40,000: The App has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ 40k army builder apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The official Warhammer 40,000 app serves as a digital companion for tabletop wargaming. It provides simplified core rules for the latest edition, complete datasheets for all factions and units, and a tool to build valid armies for your games.
Key features include simplified core rules, comprehensive Indexes and Datasheets for every faction and unit, specialized Datasheets for Combat Patrol games, and the Battle Forge tool for building valid armies based on your collection.