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World of Warships Blitz 3D War vs War Thunder Mobile

World of Warships Blitz 3D War 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner War Thunder Mobile
War Thunder Mobile 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75

War Thunder Mobile generally offers a more stable and engaging experience with better graphics and realism, despite its grind, while World of Warships Blitz struggles with significant balance issues, technical problems, and a 'pay-to-win' perception.

Full reviews: World of Warships Blitz 3D War · War Thunder Mobile

War Thunder Mobile is praised for its realistic graphics and diverse vehicle combat, though players note a heavy grind and occasional bugs. World of Warships Blitz offers enjoyable naval combat but is frequently criticized for its 'pay-to-win' mechanics, matchmaking issues, and numerous technical glitches.

Head to head

Features and Content edge: War Thunder MobileR2R9R32R47
World of Warships Blitz 3D War World of Warships Blitz offers a wide variety of ships and unique gameplay mechanics, with some players loving the historical aspect and the feeling of being at sea R32R47. However, users desire more historical accuracy for certain ships , new game mechanics like ram damage R9, and more aircraft regeneration for carriers . Some also note that the mobile version has fewer options than its PlayStation counterpart, specifically regarding aircraft carriers and ship tiers R2.
War Thunder Mobile War Thunder Mobile is celebrated for its realistic graphics and diverse range of tanks, ships, and planes . Players frequently request new features such as helicopters, modern fighter jets , submarines , and a campaign mode with on-foot soldiers . There's also a strong desire for a 'realistic mode' similar to the PC version, as the current arcade mode can be annoying R66.
Ease of Use and Controls tieR3R25R34R45
World of Warships Blitz 3D War While gameplay is generally enjoyable R3, some users report issues with ship controls, movement, and firing being 'off' R25. There are also complaints about ships getting stuck or not responding to commands R34. The game's text is considered too small for phone screens by some R45.
War Thunder Mobile War Thunder Mobile's controls are described as 'objectively terrible' by some , and a UI update made things harder for players used to the old layout R69. However, many find the game mechanics to be great .
Reliability and Performance tieR1R4R13R15
World of Warships Blitz 3D War World of Warships Blitz suffers from significant reliability issues, including frequent crashes R15, severe lag making the game unplayable R13, and connection drops R4. Players also report ships disappearing from port , torpedoes not working after updates , and general glitches like torpedoes going through ships or movements being glitchy R31. Some users have even lost all saved data R1.
War Thunder Mobile War Thunder Mobile also has performance issues, with reports of crashes on iPads after updates R79, graphical glitches like black gaps and colored blocks on the ground R79R103, and 'potato servers' causing lag R103. Optimization is a concern, with the game causing devices like the iPhone 15 to heat up and lag even on minimal settings . Some users also report bugs where shells disappear R66 or in-game currency vanishes .
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) edge: World of Warships Blitz 3D WarR6R10R12R19
World of Warships Blitz 3D War World of Warships Blitz is heavily criticized for being 'pay-to-win' R10R19R46. Users feel it's impossible to compete with those who spend a lot of money R6, and the in-app purchases are considered too expensive and exploitative R6. The game is described as a 'money sink' R46, with unique equipment often locked behind paywalls . While some acknowledge it's possible to reach top tiers without spending, it's a 'grind heavy' experience R12.
War Thunder Mobile War Thunder Mobile also faces accusations of being 'pay to win,' especially in aviation . The grind for new tanks and planes is described as a 'massive wall,' taking '5+ business days of constant play' to unlock a single platoon R72. Armaments have become twice as expensive R69, and the cost of buying tanks is high R66R103. Some users note that the ability to progress via ads has been removed, pushing players towards an expensive subscription .
Support and Community tieR1R7R31R40
World of Warships Blitz 3D War Customer support for World of Warships Blitz is described as 'non-existent' R1. Players report losing years of progress and thousands of dollars spent without any reply from support R1. There are also complaints that developers don't care about fixing problems like the broken matchmaker R7R31. The game lacks a reporting system for cheaters R40.
War Thunder Mobile War Thunder Mobile users report issues with contacting support, with in-game customer service and the Gaijin website reporting errors, making it impossible to submit bugs . Some players have lost their accounts and were unable to recover them .
Game Balance and Matchmaking edge: War Thunder MobileR3R4R7R12
World of Warships Blitz 3D War World of Warships Blitz is heavily criticized for its 'rigged' games and unfair matchmaking R3R4R7R19. Players feel they are always set up to lose R3 and that opponents are often a tier higher . The developers have reportedly admitted to not using a skill metric in matchmaking, leading to frustration . Specific balance issues include destroyers being nearly impossible to hit for larger ships but easily sinking them R3R12, overpowered 'Atlantico' ships , and computer-controlled ships having broken agility and accuracy .
War Thunder Mobile War Thunder Mobile also struggles with balance issues, particularly with certain overpowered vehicles like the BMPT, which is described as 'volumetric hell' and 'ridiculously tanky' . NATO tanks are seen as weaker than Russian or Chinese vehicles . There are calls to rebalance specific tanks like the IS-2 and remove or re-tier others like the Maus and T58 . Players also complain about being 'railed in the first two seconds' of a battle due to imbalance .
Pick World of Warships Blitz 3D War if

You prefer naval combat exclusively and are willing to tolerate significant 'pay-to-win' elements and technical issues for the core gameplay R32.

Pick War Thunder Mobile if

You enjoy a more diverse combat experience across tanks, ships, and planes with realistic graphics, and are prepared for a heavy grind and some balance issues .

Evidence note: Both apps are free-to-play with in-app purchases, and both receive significant criticism regarding 'pay-to-win' aspects and the grind. The negativity in reviews for both apps is largely from users frustrated with these monetization strategies and technical issues, rather than free-tier friction.

Frequently asked

Is World of Warships Blitz 'pay-to-win'?
Yes, many users describe World of Warships Blitz as 'pay-to-win,' stating that it's difficult to compete at higher levels without spending significant amounts of money on expensive in-app purchases and upgrades R6R10R19R46.
Does War Thunder Mobile have a heavy grind?
Yes, players frequently complain about a heavy grind in War Thunder Mobile, with some stating it can take '5+ business days of constant play' to unlock a single new platoon, and that armaments and new tanks are very expensive R66R69R72R103.
Are there many bugs in World of Warships Blitz?
Yes, World of Warships Blitz is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, including frequent crashes, severe lag, connection drops, non-functional torpedoes, and graphical glitches R1R13R15R31.
Can I play War Thunder Mobile on older iOS devices?
Some users with older devices like the iPhone 8 Plus report that War Thunder Mobile no longer supports their device, while others with newer iPads experience crashes and graphical issues after updates R79R109.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 5/5 · US PlayStation differs: So, I LOVE this game. Understand that. But I like it better on the PlayStation (please don’t hear that badly) yet the American branch? It only goes up to VIII while mobile goes to X. Weird, right? And for the aircraft carriers (this HUGELY bothers me) you only have the Langley, the ranger and the Lexington for the standard aircraft carriers. This makes me upset because I am hu
  2. [R9] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 3/5 · US Let’s get ram damage already!: Been playing game since release and wondering why wow blitz devs haven’t added a basic game mechanic like ram damage? If you think about it it adds another element of longevity to the game as it will make players change of the dynamics of gameplay. To me this is crucial in the long run.
  3. [R32] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 5/5 · US Don’t think just play it 👍🏼: I’ve played wot blitz and wow blitz for 8 years. There the best games I’ve ever played in my life. WOW blitz is amazing, there’s just so much to do in this game. So many unique ships. I personally love the game for its unique gameplay and mechanics it’s what makes it fun. Kinda makes me feel like I am actually at sea. If I were you I would download the game immediately
  4. [R47] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 5/5 · US Fun, challenging , historical interest,: I love history, love ships, love the test of skill and judgment, love it for passing time exercising on recumbent bike.
  5. [R3] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 3/5 · US Games are Rigged: You can always tell when you’re supposed to lose or win. Sometimes the opponents are just on you and never miss. When I’m in a cruiser or battleship, destroyers are nearly impossible to hit, I’m lucky to get one or two hits from a broadside. When I’m in a destroyer, I can’t get anywhere near a larger ship without taking a full broadside dead on. It’s very unfair. That said, game
  6. [R25] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 1/5 · US Game balance: The game is frustrating and lacks good compatibility when fighting in battle with equal tier ships. Controls, movement and firing is off. If you’re looking for a fun game I suggest staying away. Don’t waste your money like I did with this game in my opinion.
  7. [R34] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 1/5 · US Mierda: Es una mierda yo solo lo descargué por que lo vi en misasinfonía pero es una mierda esto hay momentos en los que el barco se queda estático y no gira ni se mueve a ningún lado es una mierda
  8. [R45] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 3/5 · GB Great game….shame about the new gun sounds: Really enjoy the game though not ideal to play on a phone screen as the text is sooo small. Recent update has changed the gun noise to a tinny pop rather than the previous boom, a backward step in my view.
  9. [R1] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 1/5 · US Lost all saved data. Customer support non-existent: I just lost several years of progress, a few thousand dollars spent on ships and game time. No reply’s from costumer support. Apple unable to assist since everything is managed by the app creator. Use caution with this game. Customer support does not exist.
  10. [R4] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 2/5 · US The most unfair: Creators, there's no point playing the game if you're up against spenders. Ships disappear, connections drop, all just so those who spend real money can win. There will be a player exodus! · translated
  11. [R13] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 1/5 · US Lag is making this game unplayable: As of Feb 7 there is lag for every battle and no way to communicate to anyone about it. It is going to make me quit this game again. Every match i have to stop because shooting because I know im not hitting anything. Think you can I don’t know maybe fix this. Would be a great game if the lag didn’t make this such hot garbage
  12. [R15] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 3/5 · US Crashes a lot: Good game just constantly crashes waiting for updates to hopefully fix this problem
  13. [R6] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 3/5 · US Good game but in app purchases are too expensive and borderline exploitation: There is no ability to effectively gain enough currency to compete at same level as those who spend exorbitant amount of money to play. The repair kits for example, if you play 20 rounds per day, and buy $5 bucks worth repair kits, you will use them faster than someone who plays less. There is no incentive to play more
  14. [R10] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 1/5 · US Pay to win: After 8 years the game has gone full play to win. There are so many people playing that the servers can’t handle the traffic and all these adds to watch to get more stuff…..and they still want more money. The game has been unplayable for months now. Oh, and if you write a bad review like this one, they target you in the game. They’ve since me before the voiceover finishes at the start
  15. [R12] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 3/5 · US Great game BUT: Okay so let’s be real, this game is grind heavy, we all know this, you DONT need to spend money to get to top tear but if you are going to main battle ships, your gonna get ur shot run by destroyers because the arming time on them doesn’t exist, the arming time on most torpedoes is atleast 1km, these destroyers are firing them from 0.1 km, also you battleships can’t do anything to
  16. [R19] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 1/5 · US Scam: Game is so unbalanced and full of cheaters played as a destroyer point blank released my torpedoes a cruisers dodged them no way battleships and cruisers turning on a dime evading them cheaters playing on the game don’t waste your time or money all you do is get losses and frustration such a game full of cheaters pay to win
  17. [R7] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 1/5 · US Extorting player base every SINGLE second this app is open: “We’re sorry to hear that your experience hasn’t met your expectations. Feedback from players is carefully collected and reviewed by the development team as part of ongoing efforts to improve the gam “. Do something about the match maker. Fix problems. Don’t just talk about it. WarGaming might be a New born baby. This developer doesn’t c
  18. [R31] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 1/5 · US Needs fixes: Torpedo hit boxes are broken, spotting is broken etc wg doesn’t care tho as long as they get money
  19. [R40] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 2/5 · US It’s kinda terrible: It can’t report cheaters or anything like that so I kinda hate it So please fix this
  20. [R46] World of Warships Blitz 3D War 1/5 · US Money Sink: This game can be fun but if you want any upgrades or to participate in any of the seasonal or collaboration events, you need to spend a fortune to try to get anything in this game. Super disappointing and unfortunate
  21. [R66] War Thunder Mobile 3/5 · US H: Needs realistic mode because arcade is annoying bc they know where you’re at all the time. Low tier cas in ground mode needs an improvement because the time fuse on the bombs are way too long. Sometimes my shells disappear on my enemy for no reason. I have everything but 2 of the new tanks researched but I can’t even buy tanks because of how much they cost especially when compared to the old p
  22. [R69] War Thunder Mobile 3/5 · US Updates Ruining The Game: This game was really fun before they did the UI update that really killed the fun for me as I was already used to the buttons from before but since they changed it, things have gotten harder and they also made armaments twice the damn price imagine paying 23000 SL for Apfsds 😭💔 and its not like its easy to make SL in this game they also added Tier 14 which is stupid
  23. [R72] War Thunder Mobile 3/5 · US Love the game but lack of research for new things like planes and tanks: I’ve been playing War Thunder Mobile for a while now and recently reached Rank IV, but the experience has become incredibly frustrating. While I love the concept of the game, the grind for new tanks and planes has become a massive wall. It currently feels like it takes 5+ business days of constant play just to unlock a single
  24. [R103] War Thunder Mobile 1/5 · US What's with all the lag? Why don't you fix your potato servers? There are so many bugs, the water on the map has turned into nuclear waste, textures are messed up to the sky, and the penetration indicator is also garbage. What does it mean when green bounces and red penetrates? It's also missing a bunch of stuff compared to the PC version. I'll be waiting until my grandchildren's generation for an update. And look at your Chinese tech tree, it's infested with maggots. There isn't even a Tier 13 vehicle for a single line. And the silver lions for buying vehicles, I've unlocked all the lines but only have enough money to buy one Tier 8 vehicle. If you don't fix this game, it's going to die sooner or later. · translated
  25. [R79] War Thunder Mobile 1/5 · US The Apple system screen crashed: My Apple iPad Air M3 is considered a relatively new model. Originally, it could handle the highest graphics settings, frame rates, and resolutions without any issues, even with the most advanced anti-aliasing settings, except for a slight increase in heat. However, after this update, its screen would occasionally crash, with the ground and modeling becoming chaotic
  26. [R109] War Thunder Mobile 1/5 · US Come on, let me ask you something - what about the iOS version?: My iPhone 8 Plus used to work fine with War Thunder, but now it says the developers no longer support the game. When is it coming back?

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store