Comparison

Dictator 2 vs Countryballs

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dictator 2

Assume the role of a young dictator in a fledgling republic. Make critical decisions, manage factions, build your army, and conquer territories to expand your influence globally. Your goal is to maintain power and seize as much land as possible.

Highlights
  • Make over 2,000 critical decisions
  • Manage 6 distinct factions
  • Build your own army
  • Conquer and develop territories
  • Weave plots and unravel conspiracies
  • Prevent revolutions
Features
Currently charting
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Meet the sequel to one of the best strategic games in the US, Canada, Australia, Germany, Russia, UK and many other countries! You are the young dictator of a fledgling democratic republic. Anyone would dream of being in your place, because you wield unlimited power. You must make wise and timely decisions, eliminate scheming enemies, pay tributes to true friends, deftly uncover plots, and expose insidious conspiracies. When a better tomorrow in your country is no longer a dream, you can go even further! Conquer the rest of the world. Form your own army and defeat your glorious dictatorship's most treacherous foes! Skillfully develop captured territories and lead your people to a great future of despotism! Dictate the fashion of the day to millions of people – their gaze is riveted upon you alone. Your task is to remain being dictator as long as possible and seize as much territory as you can! Good luck! Experience this unique mix of card battles, strategy and the game’s prequel - Dictator: Revolt! - Determine your approach to each of the 6 factions! - Form your own army and lead it to victory! - Make more than 2,000 critical decisions! - Build oil derricks, banks, prisons and propaganda broadcasting towers! - Weave plots and unravel conspiracies! - Prevent revolutions!

About

Countryballs

Lead your chosen Countryball to global domination by conquering or influencing nations. Upgrade your economy, manage assets, and decide whether to wage war or spread your faith to achieve total world control. This strategy game blends idle mechanics with humor and historical absurdity.

Highlights
  • Control 195 unique Countryballs
  • Upgrade real-time income and economy
  • Balance war, influence, and diplomacy
  • Unique Countryball personalities
  • Humorous global events
  • Idle mechanics with strategy
Features
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Global Domination – Ball-Style The world is divided, and it's up to you to redraw the map. Step into the round shoes of your favorite Countryball and embark on the ultimate mission: conquer and unify all 195 countries. Whether through brute force or slick diplomacy, it's time to roll your way to victory. Income Per Second – Build Your Power In Countryballs: Power Protocol, time is literally money. Your income grows every second. Upgrade your industries, boost trade, and manage global assets to fuel your expansion. The more countries you control, the more your economy explodes. Smart decisions lead to total domination. War or Influence – You Decide There’s more than one way to rule the world: Conquer with Force Train cartoony armies, deploy tanks, jets, submarines, and missile systems—and when diplomacy fails, drop the nukes. Dominate the battlefield with over-the-top firepower, all wrapped in classic Countryball humor. Control with Influence Spread your faith across borders and watch nations fall under your spiritual charm. Use religion as a tool of power—win hearts, shift ideologies, and unify the world without firing a single shot. Your Goal: Total World Control No peace treaties. No second chances. Only one Countryball can become the supreme global ruler. Will you win by fear, friendship, or sheer strategy? A Strategy Game That Doesn’t Take Itself Too Seriously Countryballs: Power Protocol blends grand strategy with idle mechanics, packed with humor, history, and global absurdity. It's world conquest where even the smallest Countryball can redraw the map—with enough upgrades and audacity. Features: Control over 195 unique Countryballs Upgrade your real-time income and economy Balance war, influence, and diplomacy Each Countryball has a distinct look and national personality—no customization needed Laugh (or cry) as global events spiral into madness Built for strategy fans and meme lovers alike Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dictator 24 screens
Countryballs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Countryballs at Free against Dictator 2's $0.99. Countryballs also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and ratings volume (732 vs 228). Dictator 2's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 24%) and chart position (#144 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Countryballs is free to download; Dictator 2 costs $0.99 up front. Dictator 2 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Countryballs sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Dictator 2 against 4.4 for Countryballs. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 228 and 732 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Dictator 2's written reviews are positive against 24% of Countryballs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dictator 2 ships an update monthly, Countryballs daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Dictator 2 versus Countryballs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDictator 2Countryballs
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (228 ratings)4.4 (732 ratings)
Positive reviews40.7% of reviews — better24.0% of reviews
Number of ratings228732 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#144 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size257 MB669 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDmitrii KuzmenkoMAD PIXEL

Customer experience

Dictator 2

All ratings228 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral15.4%
Negative44.0%

Countryballs

All ratings732 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive24.0%
Neutral14.0%
Negative62.0%

Bugs and requests

Dictator 2

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Integer overflow causing negative cash values
  • Cards cannot be used during war battles
  • Game crashes on startup for some devices
  • Incompatibility with iPhone 12 and newer models
  • Card purchase menu glitches requiring game restart
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  • Card upgrades reset to level one after updates
  • Duplicate UI elements appearing on screen
  • Restore purchases not working properly
  • Charged multiple times for single card pack purchase
  • Card unlocking glitches
  • Confusing tutorial battle mechanics

Requested features

12 requests
  • Skip tutorial button for returning players
  • Difficulty settings for new and veteran players
  • Ability to use in-game currency for card upgrades
  • Negotiation mechanics to prevent attacks
  • Game continuation after losing home territory
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  • Regional management upgrades persistence
  • Better explanation of game mechanics and terms
  • Faster territory structure upgrade management
  • More avatar and customization options
  • Additional decision scenarios with varied consequences
  • Account progression/boosts that persist after loss
  • Defense mechanics beyond invasion strategy

Countryballs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Dictator 2

One-time9
  • 100 Tyrants$0.99
  • 250 Tyrants$1.99
  • Cards bundle$1.99
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  • Scenario - The Threat from Great Asia$1.99
  • 700 Tyrants$2.99
  • Cards bundle$3.99
  • 700 Tyrants$4.99
  • 3500 Tyrants$24.99
  • 8000 Tyrants$49.99
18 purchases

Countryballs

Subscriptions5
  • Manager VIP$9.991 Month
  • No Ads VIP$9.991 Month
  • Trade and Explore VIP$9.991 Month
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  • Resources VIP$9.991 Month
  • Idle VIP$9.991 Month
One-time13
  • 5 min of income$0.99
  • Manager Chest Common$2.99
  • 20 tickets$4.99
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  • 50 min of income$4.99
  • Manager Chest Epic$4.99
  • NoAds$9.99
  • Premium$9.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • 120 min of income$9.99
  • Legendary Manager$9.99
  • Special Manager$14.99
  • Manager Chest Legendary$14.99
  • 15 hours of income$49.99

Questions

Is Dictator 2 free?
Dictator 2 costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Countryballs free?
Countryballs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dictator 2 or Countryballs?
Dictator 2 and Countryballs are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 228 and 732 ratings respectively.
Do Dictator 2 or Countryballs have ads?
Both Dictator 2 and Countryballs show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dictator 2 or Countryballs?
Dictator 2 ships an update monthly, and Countryballs daily. Most recently, Dictator 2 was updated on September 29, 2026 and Countryballs on September 30, 2026.

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