# Ikariam — user reviews > 102 indexed App Store user reviews of Ikariam by Gameforge 4D GmbH, rated 2.70/5 from 10 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikariam/id555265373/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikariam/id555265373.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 4 ## What do users think of Ikariam? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Faithful recreation of web version - 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay - 🎨 Good graphics and art style - ⚡ Fast loading (when working properly) - 👥 Strong social and PvP aspects - 💰 Free-to-play with optional purchases **Cons** - 🐢 Extremely slow performance and lag - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes - 📱 Poor iPad optimization - 🔌 Connection issues and errors - 💸 Expensive in-app purchases - ⚠️ Unfair pay-to-win mechanics - 🎮 Confusing gameplay for newcomers - 🔄 Slow pacing and long wait times - 📊 Limited end-game content **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on launch or during loading - iOS 9 compatibility issues - game displays in tiny corner window - Freezes on island/city map transitions - Black screen when switching between maps - Drop-down menu for city switching unresponsive - Copy-paste not working after iOS 8 update - Login loop preventing access - False 'no internet connection' messages despite active connection - Army disappearing without explanation - Registration issues with email and password - Game hangs after login - Unresponsive UI elements requiring app restart - Glitchy rendering on iPad Air 2 **Most requested features** - Add UAE/Arabic server support - Add support for other regional servers (Iran, Serbia, Israel, Hebrew) - Improve iPad and iPhone optimization - Add Arabic language support - Implement physical battles instead of march-based system - Better copy-paste functionality - Faster loading times - End-game content like wonder building with server resets - Multiple character control - Better notification timing ## Newest reviews (14 of 102) ### 2/5 — the rules do not apply, if you pay them enough *2018-06-07* still the rules are ignored, high value players arr allowed to chear, lie and bully anyone they please. a oid this game at all costs, unless you like heart attacks ulcers and strokes (which itll give you all three if you play long enough.) ### 4/5 — We need AE server *2016-11-18, version 1.1.2* Really very nice game But we need AE server in Ipad please We use ipad more than pc's now ### 3/5 — AE Server doesn't exist!! *2016-07-25, version 1.1.2* Couldn't find the AE server !! As it's awesome on other servers.. ### 4/5 — Latest update *2015-10-16* >>Installed latest iOS 9 compatibility update. Doesn't load up. Partially loads up and freezes. My last review was less than stellar but with the 9.02 compatibility update and bug fixes, the app actually opens. Before it wouldn't open all the way. Thanks for fixing. Using safari to log in wasn't fun. ### 1/5 — Update needed to fix update *2015-10-05, version 1.1.0* The app was always working beautifully. Since getting the last update the game is not accessible on my iPad. From the main login screen the game itself won't open except for a small screen in the upper left. Please release a fix! ### 1/5 — No funciona en IOS 9 en iPad *2015-10-05, version 1.1.0* Dejó de funcionar correctamente desde la ultima actualización y no han corregido el error. Lástima..... ### 1/5 — Flakey before update *2015-10-05, version 1.1.0* Absolutely doesn't work after 9.0 update. Does Gameforge actually care about it's user base at all? ### 1/5 — Not working *2015-10-03, version 1.1.0* Latest update doesn't work ### 1/5 — DONT INSTALL *2015-10-03* DO NOT INSTALL.... it hangs after login and doesn't continue ever..... Please release old version so we have something usable again..... ### 1/5 — Won't load *2015-10-03, version 1.1.0* Ever since updating IOS the game will not work in Ipad. ### 1/5 — Please fix it. *2015-10-03, version 1.1.0* Not able to start the game. The app starts fine. Able to access the lobby. However, can't go any further than that. Previous version was working perfect. ### 1/5 — Needs further work *2015-09-30, version 1.1.0* It seems to be a great game for the PC and Mac, but it feels like it's only compatible with those platforms and feels super awkward and terrible having to navigate around the whole game on iPhone and iPad. I think iPad and iPhone optimisation would be freaking awesome for Ikarium. Plus, in-app purchases are way too expensive. ### 2/5 — Needs improvement *2015-03-02, version 1.0.4* Too lagy ### 2/5 — It's not bad *2015-02-01, version 1.0.4* Could be better. Would love to have seen actual physical battles instead of simply marches. Also there is a major turn off like what's up with that stupid idea for a code each time you go March off on gold raids on the pirate ship?? That is so dumb and whoever came up with it should be canned it is stupid!!!! Probably would've given it a four star if it wasn't for the code requirement. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Good time sink game, bad company *2018-09-13, version 1.2.0* The game is mediocre and good for procrastinating, but after finding adverts on facebook and other places for the game, I have deleted the app and my account. It would seem that my information was shared to third parties. It was not even the email account that I used for the creation of the account that has subsequently been given to other people. I would not advise this app or game. ### 1/5 — Slow render *2018-01-04* The app is very slow and glitchy to render. ### 1/5 — No Arab services *2017-03-13, version 1.2.0* No Arab services ### 1/5 — Cinetheater broken iPad Air 2 *2016-06-03, version 1.1.2* Dozens work ### 1/5 — Taking way too long *2015-10-14, version 1.1.0* It's still broken.....don't bother to update or download this game at all You can still play online thru safari! ### 1/5 — Game does not load after iOS9 upgrade *2015-10-12, version 1.1.0* Only shows up in a tiny little 1 in.² window in the upper left-hand corner. This was the only place where I played. So until it is fixed, I guess I am done. Do not install this upgrade!!! Still broken as of: Oct 9, 2015 Oct 11, 2015 ### 1/5 — Broken app *2015-10-11, version 1.1.0* As of 10 Oct 2015, this app is still broken. ### 1/5 — Broken *2015-10-10, version 1.1.0* Broken on iPad with most recent update. ### 1/5 — Broken for Ipad since last update *2015-10-08* it does not load the full screen just a litle corner at the upper left. unusable for now ! I have been waitting for an update fix for over a week and nothing yet. Please, check the IPad version broken. Thanks! ### 1/5 — Broken on iPad iOS 9 *2015-10-06, version 1.1.0* It's been broken for two weeks. I'm annoyed that it's taking them so long to fix. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great game *2021-07-13, version 1.2.0* This game is still enjoyable after all these years ### 5/5 — Its good but it doesn't have uae *2015-11-17, version 1.1.1* The game is good but where is UAE where is UNITED ARABIC OF EMIRATES ### 5/5 — Thank you *2015-10-16, version 1.1.1* The app works great ### 5/5 — App has been fixed *2015-10-15* The game is a great blend of risk and battleship. This version fixes issues with the new Apple OS. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2015-09-16, version 1.0.4* Just like the PC version :) hasn't crashed so far and runs perfectly. Great and addicting game :D ### 5/5 — ae.ikariam *2015-01-15, version 1.0.4* i want ae.ikariam server which time add this server ### 5/5 — Love! *2014-11-07* I absolutely love this game. I've been playing since around the early days that the game was created. I've just now started getting back into it now that it's for iOS as well. I'm so happy to see this game and even though the iOS version can use some help, I think the pros far outweigh the cons. ### 5/5 — Yes *2014-07-25, version 1.0.4* I like this app a lot. ### 5/5 — Love it! *2014-01-22, version 1.0.3* One of the best games I've played on iPad! Great depth. Awesome social aspect. Love it! ### 5/5 — Love it!!! *2014-01-15* This app works great on my iPad. I've been eating for the app version of this game for years!!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*