Worms™ 4 in IOS

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Our Site Score

88/100

Worms 4 is a masterclass in how to adapt a classic franchise for mobile without losing its soul. Team17 clearly recognized that mobile players want shorter, snappier sessions, so they designed the maps and match lengths to fit perfectly into a five-minute break. The turn-based mayhem remains intact, featuring the same physics-based destruction and hilarious weaponry that fans have loved for decades. From the iconic Holy Hand Grenade to the ridiculous Sheep Launcher, the arsenal is as imaginative as ever.

The game introduces a faction system—Red vs. Blue—which adds a meta-layer to the multiplayer experience. Participating in daily challenges and contributing to your faction's score gives the game a sense of community and long-term purpose. Visually, it's bright, colorful, and runs smoothly on modern devices. While the in-app purchases are present, the game is generous enough with rewards that you can enjoy the bulk of the content through pure play. It’s the definitive mobile Worms experience.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
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Dinsun Review

I’ve been playing Worms since the 90s, and Worms 4 on mobile is... bittersweet. It’s got the humor and the iconic weapons, but everything feels smaller and less tactical. They’ve capped the team sizes and shortened the match times, presumably for people playing on the toilet. It takes away the grand-scale destruction that made the originals so great. The weapon upgrade system feels like it’s leaning toward a 'pay-to-win' model, which I despise. It’s still Worms, so it’s fundamentally fun to blow up your friends, but it’s a watered-down experience compared to Armageddon or World Party.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Classic humor
  • Great for short bursts
  • Good weapon variety
  • Aggressive IAP for upgrades
  • Smaller maps
  • Limited team sizes

Technical Report

Performance: Loading times for online matches can be long.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You want Worms on the go and don't mind the mobile compromises.

    Skip if: You want the full, unbridled strategy of the PC classics.

    Similar Games:
    • Worms W.M.D
    • Pocket Tanks

    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun
    • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
    • Playtime: 6 hours
    • Status: Silver League in Multiplayer

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

    Version 1.07Wed Jan 06 2016

    This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

    Various bug fixes and improvements.


    ***4/5 - "charmingly fun," 148 Apps***

    ***4/5 - "I can't deny the grin it put on my face," Touch Arcade***

    ***4/5 - "probably the best mobile game in the series and worth picking up for the missions alone," Tap Smart***

    The latest instalment in the worldwide mega hit franchise!

    When the guys and girls at Team 17 jump around and squeal with excitement, you know you are on to a winner. You see, the team who designed Worms 4 had you and your favourite device in mind when they created;

    • Synchronous Multiplayer Matches: Battle against opponents from around the world with real time one on one online multiplayer matches!

    • Shorter, more explosive matches to provide compelling bite sized gameplay.

    • Streamlined menu systems to get you into game with a minimum of fuss.

    • Add enriched cartoon visuals which look great even on the smaller screens.

    But that’s not all! Take a look at the below list and you will see why the folks at Team17 are simply buzzin about Worms 4.

    • Brand New Weapons: Wreak havoc with an assembly of brand new weapon designs including Hailey’s Comet!

    • Weapon Upgrades: Worms 4 is designed to be a very rewarding play experience. Players can collect more than a hundred weapon upgrades to make their worms more powerful! Weapon upgrades can be mixed and matched to better suit the player’s strategy.

    • Five Gorgeous Locations: Do battle in five beautiful hand drawn regions: Middle Turf, Candiville, Wacky-Habara, Tomorrow Islands and the Fro Zone.

    • 80 Single Player Missions: Test your skills against 80 single player missions. Missions are designed not only to provide the player with hours of enjoyment, but also to teach the finer points of Worms playing strategy!

    • Factions: Each player in the game chooses an allegiance, fighting under the banner of Red or Blue! The daily tug of war competition pits faction against faction, with the winners reaping the benefits of extra in-game rewards!

    • World Events: Each week dynamic events take place around the game’s world map. The player enters into these events and competes against other players, with the aim of representing their faction and earning prizes for fellow faction members.

    • Better with Metal: Users whose devices have metal support enjoy additional visual effects.

    • Fantastic Customisation Options: As always, Worms 4 features a plethora of great customisation options, allowing the player to individually customise each worm and give their team the personal touch!

    • Daily Challenges: Partake in fun optional daily challenges to earn yourself and your faction additional rewards!

    • Loot: Spin the loot wheel and break open the loot chests to gain truckloads of rewards and customise every aspect of your worm!

    • Connect with Friends: Connect your Facebook account to battle your friends in online multiplayer or view your friend’s progress on the world map screen and compete to beat their scores.

    Get even more Team17 information, including the latest game updates and more…

    Facebook: /WormsTeam17

    Twitter: @Team17Ltd

    Web: www.team17.com

    DON’T MISS OUR OTHER EXCITING WORMS GAMES ON THE APP STORE

    Worms Special Edition, Worms Crazy Golf, Worms 3 & Worms Revolution - Deluxe Edition.


    Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

    ***4/5 - "charmingly fun," 148 Apps***

    ***4/5 - "I can't deny the grin it put on my face," Touch Arcade***

    ***4/5 - "probably the best mobile game in the series and worth picking up for the missions alone," Tap Smart***

    The latest instalment in the worldwide mega hit franchise!

    When the guys and girls at Team 17 jump around and squeal with excitement, you know you are on to a winner. You see, the team who designed Worms 4 had you and your favourite device in mind when they created;

    • Synchronous Multiplayer Matches: Battle against opponents from around the world with real time one on one online multiplayer matches!

    • Shorter, more explosive matches to provide compelling bite sized gameplay.

    • Streamlined menu systems to get you into game with a minimum of fuss.

    • Add enriched cartoon visuals which look great even on the smaller screens.

    But that’s not all! Take a look at the below list and you will see why the folks at Team17 are simply buzzin about Worms 4.

    • Brand New Weapons: Wreak havoc with an assembly of brand new weapon designs including Hailey’s Comet!

    • Weapon Upgrades: Worms 4 is designed to be a very rewarding play experience. Players can collect more than a hundred weapon upgrades to make their worms more powerful! Weapon upgrades can be mixed and matched to better suit the player’s strategy.

    • Five Gorgeous Locations: Do battle in five beautiful hand drawn regions: Middle Turf, Candiville, Wacky-Habara, Tomorrow Islands and the Fro Zone.

    • 80 Single Player Missions: Test your skills against 80 single player missions. Missions are designed not only to provide the player with hours of enjoyment, but also to teach the finer points of Worms playing strategy!

    • Factions: Each player in the game chooses an allegiance, fighting under the banner of Red or Blue! The daily tug of war competition pits faction against faction, with the winners reaping the benefits of extra in-game rewards!

    • World Events: Each week dynamic events take place around the game’s world map. The player enters into these events and competes against other players, with the aim of representing their faction and earning prizes for fellow faction members.

    • Better with Metal: Users whose devices have metal support enjoy additional visual effects.

    • Fantastic Customisation Options: As always, Worms 4 features a plethora of great customisation options, allowing the player to individually customise each worm and give their team the personal touch!

    • Daily Challenges: Partake in fun optional daily challenges to earn yourself and your faction additional rewards!

    • Loot: Spin the loot wheel and break open the loot chests to gain truckloads of rewards and customise every aspect of your worm!

    • Connect with Friends: Connect your Facebook account to battle your friends in online multiplayer or view your friend’s progress on the world map screen and compete to beat their scores.

    Get even more Team17 information, including the latest game updates and more…

    Facebook: /WormsTeam17

    Twitter: @Team17Ltd

    Web: www.team17.com

    DON’T MISS OUR OTHER EXCITING WORMS GAMES ON THE APP STORE

    Worms Special Edition, Worms Crazy Golf, Worms 3 & Worms Revolution - Deluxe Edition.


    Ratings & Reviews

    3.8 out of 5 with 721 Counts
    Age Rating 9+

    Screenshots

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    Worms 4 brings back the classic turn-based mayhem with a mobile-first design. Featuring smaller maps, smaller teams, and shorter match durations, it provides the perfect bite-sized strategy experience. Join the Red or Blue faction and compete in World Events to earn rewards. With over 80 missions and high-octane multiplayer battles, players can upgrade their weapons and customize their worms to become the ultimate survivor on the battlefield.

    Features

    1

    Synchronous multiplayer matches

    2

    80+ single-player campaign missions

    3

    Extensive weapon customization and upgrades

    4

    Faction-based community events

    5

    Dynamic environments and physics

    Tips

    Promotion Videos

    Worms™ 4 (by Team17 Software Ltd) - iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad - HD Gameplay Trailer

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    Yes, it features a pass-and-play mode for local fun with friends.

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