# Dictator — politics simulator

> Political simulator where you play as president of a banana republic. (iPhone/iPad app by Thorsten Buchinger.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictator/id766953678 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thorsten Buchinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/620080847)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2013-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictator/id766953678/reviews.md

## What is Dictator?

You have just become President of the small banana republic Ritimba in the year of 1983.
Your reign will be brief and unenviable. 
How long can you survive your greedy secret police, 
bullying army, irritating guerillas, snot-nose landowners and revolting peasants? 
Money may be borrowed from the Russians or Americans. 
Can you make it to a wealthy exile or will you die at your post? 
Based on Don Priestley's original 1983 ZX Spectrum Game with his explicit approval & blessing for this adaption.

## Key features

- Political simulation
- Resource management
- Faction management
- Survival gameplay
- Historical setting

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictator/id766953678/reviews.md

### 5/5 — All hail the dictator !

*2019-02-10*

I’m honestly extremely surprised that this game doesn’t have the popularity it deserves. Sure, it’s kinda rough around the edges, but does it satisfy my tyrannical urges as I wage war against Ritimba and those pesky peasants that call themselves “my people” ? Absolutely.

### 5/5 — Excellent...

*2014-07-09*

Superb game, an all time classic - very enjoyable deciding whether to be a tyrant or a nice guy!

## Frequently asked questions about Dictator

### What is Dictator about?

Dictator is a political simulation game where you play as the president of the fictional banana republic of Ritimba in 1983. You must manage various factions and survive the challenges of your presidency.

### How long is a typical game of Dictator?

The game's duration depends on your ability to survive. Your reign can be brief or extended, with the ultimate goal being to achieve a wealthy exile or survive your term.

### Does Dictator have multiplayer?

The provided information does not indicate that Dictator offers multiplayer functionality. It appears to be a single-player experience.

### What platforms is Dictator available on?

Dictator is available on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### What is the age rating for Dictator?

Dictator has an age rating of 12+, suggesting it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### How often is Dictator updated?

The latest version of Dictator is 1.6, and it was last updated on January 28, 2023. Information on update frequency beyond this is not available.

### Does Dictator have ads?

No, Dictator does not contain advertisements, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being false.

### What is the price of Dictator?

Dictator is a paid application and costs $1.99.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2023-01-28

new launch screen and graphics

### 1.5 — 2022-01-29

improvement of the graphics, small bug fix

### 1.4 — 2019-02-26

new icon, code cleaning.

### 1.3 — 2019-02-09

update for iOS 12.
layout adaption to take advantage of the new devices.
runs in landscape mode now on all iPads.

### 1.1 — 2015-09-15

"restart" button; possibility to choose the game language; optimised for iOS 8.x.

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## More apps by Thorsten Buchinger

- [italian Test](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/italian-test/id620080844)
- [SAPdict](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sapdict/id659653049)
- [SAPtranslator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saptranslator/id674198406)

All apps by Thorsten Buchinger: https://appshunter.io/developer/620080847

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