# RISK vs Cacho

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cacho at 100% against RISK's 35%. Cacho also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). RISK's advantage is ratings volume (188K vs 3) and chart position (#148 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RISK sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cacho sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cacho holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RISK has 188K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of RISK's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cacho's.

RISK ships an update monthly, Cacho every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RISK | Cacho |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (188K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risk-global-domination/id1051334048/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cacho/id6670797523/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **188K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMG Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/832131501) | [Ty Schenk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1351988897) |

## What reviewers say

### RISK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risk-global-domination/id1051334048)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Grossing · Board, #164 Top Free · Strategy, #205 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Engage in strategic global warfare in the official digital adaptation of a beloved board game. Build armies, forge alliances, and command troops across diverse maps and game modes, from historical battles to fantasy realms. Compete against millions worldwide and climb the ranks to become a Grandmaster.

**Highlights:** Real-time battles, Classic and custom rules, Solo and multiplayer modes, Over 110 maps, Compete against millions, Climb the ranks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MAPS+ Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Ration Tin | $3.49 | one-time |
| Unlock Pirate Theme | $3.99 | one-time |
| RISK Europe Map Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Northern Conquest - 3 new maps | $3.99 | one-time |
| US City Map Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| RISK: Zombie Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| RISK: Fantasy Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ammo Crate | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium Mode | $12.99 | one-time |
| Supply Crate | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable classic game experience
- 🎨 Great visuals and customization
- 🕹️ Addictive and strategic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔀 Unfair dice rolls and battle outcomes
- 🤖 Weak and predictable AI opponents
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤝 Issues with multiplayer alliances and collaboration

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnection issues during online games
- Incorrect troop count and territory ownership updates
- Inability to rejoin games after disconnections

**Requested features**

- More map and scenario options
- Improved matchmaking and skill-based matchups
- Better communication tools for multiplayer
- Adjustable AI difficulty levels
- Fairer and more transparent dice mechanics


### Cacho

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cacho/id6670797523)

Engage in a fast-paced dice game of bluffing and strategy. Challenge friends or players worldwide in thrilling multiplayer matches with skill-based tiers and exclusive tournaments. Outsmart opponents with deception and keen observation to claim victory.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer matches, Skill-based tiers, Real-time bluffing, Exclusive tournaments, Strategic gameplay, Earn and win coins

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RISK free?

RISK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cacho free?

Cacho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RISK or Cacho?

Cacho is rated higher. RISK averages 4.7 out of 5 from 188K ratings, while Cacho averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do RISK or Cacho have ads?

Both RISK and Cacho show ads.

### Which is updated more often, RISK or Cacho?

RISK ships an update monthly, and Cacho every 4 days. Most recently, RISK was updated on October 21, 2026 and Cacho on October 7, 2026.

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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.*