# Throne vs RoachInfestation

The clearest difference is rating: RoachInfestation at 5.0 against Throne's 4.1. RoachInfestation also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Throne's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (443 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Throne sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and RoachInfestation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RoachInfestation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Throne has 443 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Throne's written reviews are positive against 100% of RoachInfestation's.

Throne ships an update monthly, RoachInfestation every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Throne | RoachInfestation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (443 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throne-kingdom-at-war-pvp/id1127241728/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roachinfestation/id6755413681/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **443** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#167** | — |
| Size | 356 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Plarium LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053231049) | [FaithToBlades LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853745137) |

## What reviewers say

### Throne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throne-kingdom-at-war-pvp/id1127241728)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Build a medieval empire, assemble armies, and engage in real-time battles with players worldwide. Forge alliances, craft equipment, and fight for supremacy in a quest for the ancient Throne.

**Highlights:** City building and empire management, Assemble and command diverse troop classes, Real-time PvP battles, Create or join Orders, Hero equipment crafting, Quests and rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $1.99 package | $1.99 | one-time |
| $2.99 package | $2.99 | one-time |
| $3.99 package | $3.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 package | $4.99 | one-time |
| $7.99 package | $7.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 package | $9.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 package | $19.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 package | $29.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 package | $49.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Detailed graphics
- 💡 Interesting medieval setting
- 🤝 Good community and teamwork

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Concerns about cheating and unfair advantages

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to update the game on certain devices
- Frequent disconnections and server issues
- Disappearing purchases and lost progress

**Requested features**

- Improved chat functionality and translation
- More control over battles and troop management
- Separate player rankings by kingdom
- Ability to switch kingdoms more easily


### RoachInfestation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roachinfestation/id6755413681)

Tap and swipe to eliminate growing insect colonies before they overwhelm you. Compete for a spot in the Hall of Exterminators by clearing the final, undefeated colony and earning a Certificate of Extermination.

**Highlights:** Fast, one-thumb arcade action, Escalating insect colonies, Shareable Certificate of Extermination, Worldwide Hall of Exterminators, High score competition

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Throne free?

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

### Is RoachInfestation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Throne or RoachInfestation?

RoachInfestation is rated higher. Throne averages 4.1 out of 5 from 443 ratings, while RoachInfestation averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Throne or RoachInfestation have ads?

RoachInfestation shows ads; Throne does not.

### Which is updated more often, Throne or RoachInfestation?

Throne ships an update monthly, and RoachInfestation every 3 weeks. Most recently, Throne was updated on November 11, 2026 and RoachInfestation on November 9, 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.*