# Ultimate General™: Gettysburg

> Strategy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id913585516](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id913585516)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id913585516`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Game Labs LLC
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (3,327 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.14
- **Last updated:** 2017-06-24
- **First published:** 2015-02-21
- **Size:** 280 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ultimate-general-gettysburg/id913585516)
- **Website:** [http://www.ultimategeneral.com/](http://www.ultimategeneral.com/)

## Description

Ultimate General: Gettysburg is a tactical wargame that lets you command thousands of soldiers as Union or Confederate generals during the Battle of Gettysburg. It features a unique hand-drawn map, morale mechanics, innovative pause-and-plan controls, and smart AI that challenges you at higher difficulties.

With a 10-mission campaign, the game emphasizes realistic terrain, line of sight, and historically accurate forces and leaders. Units can act autonomously, while you pause to draw orders with drag-to-move controls. The tablet-optimized interface preserves the depth of the PC version for on-the-go play, including Retina display readiness.

## Rankings

- #31,970 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews generally praise the game for solid, accessible strategy and a strong Civil War ambiance, with multiple battles offering replayability. However, multiple reviewers cite significant mobile usability problems on iPhone, stagnant development and iOS compatibility issues, and occasional AI/behavior glitches. Players also express a wish for more customization options and content. Overall, it’s a beloved but aging mobile port that could shine with updates addressing UI, AI, and new content.

### Pros

- Solid strategic depth and accessible gameplay that stays true to its Civil War roots.
- Rich Civil War historical flavor and atmosphere that appeals to history buffs.

### Cons

- Poor mobile UI/readability on iPhone (small fonts, cramped interface, not full screen).
- Not updated/unsupported on the latest iOS versions (last update many years ago; some reports of incompatibility).
- AI and unit behavior can be unreliable (firing issues, pathing glitches, inconsistent responses).
- Limited customization/content options (desire for custom battles, brigades naming, more campaigns).

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