# Reigns vs Cultist Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reigns at none against Cultist Simulator's 5. Reigns also leads on price ($2.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Reigns costs $2.99 and Cultist Simulator $6.99 up front. Cultist Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Reigns asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Reigns against 4.8 for Cultist Simulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.6K and 4.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Reigns's written reviews are positive against 73% of Cultist Simulator's.

Reigns ships an update every 5 weeks, Cultist Simulator every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reigns | Cultist Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reigns/id1114127463/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cultist-simulator/id1439886655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 4.3K |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | **72.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | #26 |
| Size | 124 MB | 331 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) |

## What reviewers say

### Reigns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reigns/id1114127463)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Card, #35 Top Paid · Adventure, #166 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Rule a medieval kingdom by making decisions with a swipe of your finger. Balance the needs of various factions, from the church to the army, to extend your reign. Each choice has consequences that can lead to your dynasty's downfall.

**Highlights:** Swipe-based decision making, Kingdom faction balance, Dynasty survival, Event spanning centuries, Multiple ways to die

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👑 Great game concept
- 🤴 Engaging storyline and characters
- 🎨 Stylish art and design
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 🕰️ Replayability and multiple endings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and card choices
- 🤔 Unclear consequences of decisions
- 🕹️ Frustrating difficulty and randomness
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Bugs and save file corruption

**Reported bugs**

- Blank/corrupted cards
- Crashes and freezes
- Save file corruption
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More content and storylines
- Ability to customize the king/kingdom
- Improved UI and feedback on decisions
- Difficulty settings or options
- Cross-platform/cloud save support


### Cultist Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cultist-simulator/id1439886655)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · Card, #71 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

A challenging roguelike narrative card game where you play as a seeker of forbidden knowledge. Experiment with rituals, summon entities, and ascend to become a herald of a new age in a Lovecraftian 1920s setting.

**Highlights:** Challenging roguelike gameplay, Story-driven legacy system, Intense, immersive narrative, Choice-based storytelling, Lovecraftian world, Card combination mechanics

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Dancer | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Priest | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Ghoul | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Exile | $4.99 | one-time |
| Forbidden Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤯 Fascinating and mysterious
- 🎨 Beautiful atmosphere and writing
- 🕰️ Compelling time management gameplay
- 🕵️ Rewarding sense of discovery
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Steep learning curve with no tutorial
- 🕰️ Intense time pressure and resource management
- 🧠 Confusing mechanics and unclear objectives
- 🧭 Frustrating lack of progress and repeated failures
- 🔍 Difficult to keep track of cards and game state

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes and save file issues
- Disappearing cards and UI elements
- Inability to access certain features like the club

**Requested features**

- Add tutorial or in-game hints
- Provide more accessibility options for text size
- Implement save/load system to avoid losing progress
- Add DLC content like the Dancer storyline
- Improve card organization and UI layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reigns free?

Reigns costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cultist Simulator free?

Cultist Simulator costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Reigns or Cultist Simulator?

Cultist Simulator is rated higher. Reigns averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Cultist Simulator averages 4.8 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Reigns or Cultist Simulator have ads?

Neither Reigns nor Cultist Simulator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reigns or Cultist Simulator?

Reigns ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cultist Simulator every 2 months. Most recently, Reigns was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cultist Simulator on November 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Reigns or Cultist Simulator?

Reigns currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Cultist Simulator at #26. 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.*