# The Samurai Wars vs Great Conqueror 2

The clearest difference is rating: Great Conqueror 2 at 4.9 against The Samurai Wars's 4.1. Great Conqueror 2 also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 63) and review sentiment (71% vs 53%). The Samurai Wars's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Samurai Wars sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Great Conqueror 2 sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Great Conqueror 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Great Conqueror 2 has 2.2K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of The Samurai Wars's written reviews are positive against 71% of Great Conqueror 2's.

The Samurai Wars ships an update fortnightly, Great Conqueror 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Samurai Wars | Great Conqueror 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-samurai-wars/id1076867716/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-conqueror-2-shogun/id6463077055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 266 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Keita Nagafuchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076867715) | [Suzhou Yisiyou Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/326125633) |

## What reviewers say

### The Samurai Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-samurai-wars/id1076867716)

Engage in tactical warfare with historical samurai portraits. Command troops, utilize unique skills, and employ diplomacy, ninja tactics, and political maneuvering to conquer Japan. Collect over 400 samurais and 200 treasures.

**Highlights:** Tactical troop command, Unique samurai skills, Diplomatic activities, Ninja operations, Political maneuvering, Town development, Collectable warlords and treasures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stone 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Available Samurai +1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Scenario pack - Honnoji no Hen | $3.99 | one-time |
| Scenario pack - Sekigahara | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADs | $6.99 | one-time |
| Stone 1000 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Stone 5000 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Stone 12000 | $89.99 | one-time |


### Great Conqueror 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-conqueror-2-shogun/id6463077055)

Lead legendary generals and command diverse troops in a historical strategy game set in Japan's Sengoku period. Relive real battles, engage in diplomatic maneuvers, and conquer regions to unify the country. Your choices shape history and lead to exceptional glory.

**Highlights:** Relive historical events, Hundreds of campaign chapters, Experience battles of wits and courage, Diplomatic strategies and tactics, Unify regions starting with one castle, Command legendary generals and extraordinary troops, Diverse unit types and special forces

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ban-Kin 150 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Growth Gift Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silk Fabric Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Smithing Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ban-Kin 310 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Exploration Support Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Treasure | $1.99 | one-time |
| Promotion The Nobility | $1.99 | one-time |
| Combat Replenishment Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Damiyo's Treasure | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ban-Kin 630 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Patroness Saint's Treasure | $3.99 | one-time |
| Patroness Saint's EquipmentSet | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ban-Kin 1200 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Battle Angel Joan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Naval Admiral | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tenka Fubu | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tiger of Kai | $9.99 | one-time |
| The First Warrior | $9.99 | one-time |
| Zheng Chenggong | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lord Protector | $9.99 | one-time |
| unlock premium rewards | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ban-Kin 4250 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Interesting historical setting
- 🚀 Detailed graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression for free-to-play players
- 🤔 Unbalanced difficulty in certain modes

**Reported bugs**

- Generals disappearing after defeat
- Conquest mode progress loss
- Infiltration missions being too difficult
- Connectivity issues with Game Center

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to upgrade and customize generals
- More historical campaigns and scenarios
- Improved diplomacy and resource management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Samurai Wars free?

The Samurai Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Great Conqueror 2 free?

Great Conqueror 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Samurai Wars or Great Conqueror 2?

Great Conqueror 2 is rated higher. The Samurai Wars averages 4.1 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Great Conqueror 2 averages 4.9 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do The Samurai Wars or Great Conqueror 2 have ads?

Both The Samurai Wars and Great Conqueror 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Samurai Wars or Great Conqueror 2?

The Samurai Wars ships an update fortnightly, and Great Conqueror 2 every 2 months. Most recently, The Samurai Wars was updated on October 23, 2026 and Great Conqueror 2 on October 30, 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.*