# RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 vs ROME

The clearest difference is rating: ROME at 4.8 against RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3's 3.9. ROME also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 58%) and ratings volume (19K vs 1.7K). RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 costs $4.99 and ROME $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ROME holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ROME has 19K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3's written reviews are positive against 78% of ROME's.

RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 ships an update every 3 weeks, ROME every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 | ROME |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollercoaster-tycoon-3/id1008692660/reviews) | **[4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rome-total-war/id1106831630/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | #74 |
| Size | 672 MB | 3.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Atari](https://appshunter.io/developer/291286181) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollercoaster-tycoon-3/id1008692660)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Paid · Simulation, #73 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Build and manage your dream theme park in this classic PC strategy simulation, now on mobile. Design thrilling rides, keep guests happy, and explore five unique themes in stunning 3D. Enjoy the full depth of the original game with no in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Create ultimate theme park in 3D, Sandbox mode for free building, 18 original PC scenarios, Guest happiness management, Five distinct park themes, Controllable cameras and Coaster Cam

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Exactly like the PC version
- 👍 Great value for money
- 👍 Intuitive touch controls
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Faithful port of a beloved game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔇 No background audio support
- 🚫 Lacks expansion packs
- 🚫 Object limit in sandbox mode
- 🚫 Outdated graphics and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when park gets too large
- Path and queue connections issues
- Saving and loading problems
- Unresponsive buttons and UI elements

**Requested features**

- Add expansion packs (Soaked, Wild)
- Improve path and terrain editing
- Increase object limit in sandbox mode
- Add support for custom music
- Optimize for newer devices and iOS versions


### ROME

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rome-total-war/id1106831630)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Paid · Strategy, #76 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Lead antiquity's greatest empire in this classic strategy game. Build your civilization, command massive armies in real-time battles, and manage your economy and affairs on a turn-based campaign map. Experience epic historical warfare on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Turn-based campaign map, Massive real-time 3D battles, Empire management (economic, civil, religious), 19 playable factions, Intuitive touch controls, Mouse and keyboard support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent port of classic PC game
- 🕹️ Intuitive touch controls
- 💎 Immersive and deep gameplay
- 🕰️ Endless replayability
- 🎮 Faithful to original PC version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Clunky unit control and formation management
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially in battles
- 🎨 Outdated unit visuals (e.g. Spartan hoplites)
- 🤖 Unresponsive AI in battles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when loading campaign or battles
- Music and sound issues (multiple tracks playing at once)
- Unit selection and movement bugs
- Graphical glitches (oversized units, broken textures)

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More playable factions (e.g. Macedon, SPQR)
- Ability to control naval battles
- More historical battle scenarios
- Improved unit formation controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 free?

RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ROME free?

ROME costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 or ROME?

ROME is rated higher. RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while ROME averages 4.8 from 19K ratings.

### Do RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 or ROME have ads?

Neither RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 nor ROME shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 or ROME?

RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 ships an update every 3 weeks, and ROME every 2 months. Most recently, RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and ROME on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 or ROME?

RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 currently peaks at #72 in the App Store charts, and ROME at #74. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*