# Countryballs at War

> Countryballs grand strategy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1617625144](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1617625144)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1617625144`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SHN Games
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (1,560 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-08
- **First published:** 2022-05-18
- **Size:** 223 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/countryballs-at-war/id1617625144)
- **Website:** [https://shngames.com](https://shngames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://shngames.com/countryballs-at-war-privacy-policy](https://shngames.com/countryballs-at-war-privacy-policy)

## Description

Countryballs at War is a grand strategy wargame where you lead a nationball nation to world domination. It blends turn-based empire building with real-time battles, diplomacy, and dynamic world events as you expand your territory.

Key features include Diplomacy & Conquest, Turn-Based Strategy with limited Action Points, Real-Time Battles, Unique Units & Upgrades, Offline Single-Player, World Events & Challenges, and a supportive Discord community. All countries are playable (with some locked at first) and updates continually add new content and balance.

## Rankings

- #46,714 — Overall
- #9 — country

## Review summary

The app is praised for its fun, accessible strategy gameplay and a robust campaign editor that enables custom campaigns and alt-history scenarios. However, users frequently cite intrusive ads and ad-based unlocks, an age rating change to 13+ that blocks some players, and a sign-in requirement for many features. There are also calls for more maps and historical modes (WW1/WW2, Civil War) and concerns about monetization and occasional bugs. Overall, strong potential with significant UX and monetization/policy challenges to address.

### Pros

- Engaging and fun strategy gameplay with depth.
- Powerful campaign editor and support for custom campaigns (publishable) and alt-history scenarios.
- Accessible and easy-to-learn gameplay.
- Solid potential for more historical content and modes thanks to the editor.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and ad-based unlocks disrupt gameplay.
- Age rating change to 13+ excludes some players.
- Sign-in is required for many features, limiting access.
- Desire for more maps and game modes (e.g., WW1/WW2, Civil War) indicates current content gaps.
- Monetization friction (gem-based unlocks/paywalls) and occasional bugs.

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