Comparison

Predynastic Egypt vs Total War™

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

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About

Predynastic Egypt

Lead a nomadic tribe through the challenges of ancient Egypt, from 5000 B.C. to the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. Experience historical events, technological evolution, and the birth of Egyptian religion and culture.

Highlights
  • Turn-based historical simulation
  • Guide a nomadic Egyptian tribe
  • Witness technological evolution
  • Explore ancient Egyptian religion and culture
  • Reconstructed map of ancient Egypt
  • Simulate ancient world events
Features
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Turn-based historical simulation strategy will lead you through the history of Pre-Dynastic Egypt. Starting from 5000 B.C. you will guide the nomadic and humble Egyptian tribe through all the hardships to prosperity and power culminating in the Unification of Lower and Upper Egypt. Supported languages: English, Chinese Simplified, Russian, German, French, Italian, Spanish. Get ready to witness evolutionary breakthroughs that enabled early Egyptians to march into faraway lands, fight catastrophes, hardships and ultimately establish first Egyptian state. Will you be able to re-enact the events that unfolded historically or will you doom your fledgling chiefdom into forgotten annals of history? Get an intimate knowledge about events that took place before the Classic Egypt eras through this unique game. * Simulation of the ancient world Wars, drought, enemy invasions, epidemics, internal turmoil, migration of the tribes, religious ceremonies, exploration of distant lands, celebrations and more than 100+ other events and trials await you in the game! * Technological evolution of mankind 48 historically accurate technologies and cultural achievements of Pre-Dynastic Egypt with interesting descriptions, will show the technological evolution of mankind on the example of the Egyptian civilization. * Mysteries of Egyptian religion and culture You will see the birth of the unique religion of the Nile civilization, starting with beliefs in spirits and ending with the gods of Pre-Dynastic Egypt and you will learn the secrets known only to archeologists and Egyptologists! * Reconstructed map of Ancient Egypt Accurate reconstruction of the geographic map of ancient Egypt 5000-3000 BC, taking into account the climatic changes of that period when the Sahara was a Savannah and not a desert and Wadies were rivers and not roads. * Reconstructed city of Hierakonpolis Accurate archaeological reconstruction of the Hierakonpolis - the former center of Pre-Dynastic Egypt. You will build the real houses, temples and tombs, that were excavated by archeologists in XX-XXI century. The fate of the whole nation is in your hands. Make important decisions in real historical situations, wars, disasters. True story will immerse you into the mysterious atmosphere of the ancient world, you will see through the eyes of the ancient Egyptians.

About

Total War™

Lead a global empire in the 18th century, managing turn-based strategy and engaging in real-time battles. Conquer territories, master gunpowder warfare, and dominate naval conflicts. Develop new technologies and forge your nation into a superpower.

Highlights
  • Grand turn-based strategy
  • Real-time 3D battles
  • Global conquest
  • Naval combat
  • Technology development
  • Intuitive touchscreen controls
Features
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READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. EMPIRE brings Total War’s real-time battles and grand turn-based strategy into the 18th-century age of exploration and conquest. Lead great powers in a race for dominance — from Europe to India and the Americas. Command vast fleets and armies in an era of rapid scientific advances, global conflict and momentous political change. This is the complete Total War: EMPIRE desktop experience, expertly adapted for iPhone and iPad, with redesigned user interfaces and extensive quality-of-life improvements. LEAD THE NATION Grow one of eleven factions into a military and economic superpower. DOMINATE THE BATTLEFIELD Master gunpowder warfare in seismic 3D battles decided by tactical genius and technological superiority. RULE THE WAVES Outmanoeuvre rivals in spectacular sea battles — where wind direction, cunning and a well-timed broadside can prove decisive. MASTER THE GLOBE Use statecraft and subterfuge to secure territory and lucrative trade routes. SEIZE THE FUTURE Develop new technologies to power industrial expansion and military prowess. COMMAND THE ACTION Forge your empire with intuitive touchscreen controls, or any iPadOS-compatible mouse & keyboard. === ‘A NEW WORLD’ NOW AVAILABLE Available via in-app purchase, this massive expansion unlocks: • 44 PLAYABLE FACTIONS: Lead all non-rebel factions in the Grand Campaign, from Greece and Gran Colombia to Mexico and the Mamelukes. • 2 NEW CAMPAIGNS: The Late Start Campaign brings EMPIRE’s global map into 1783, where technologically advanced empires fight to retain their distant colonies. In the Warpath Campaign, lead one of five Native American factions on a detailed, tightly focused map of the Americas. • 14 NAVAL UNITS: Enhances late-game naval combat with variants on existing vessels and favourites from Total War: NAPOLEON, including the giant 140-gun Santísima Trinidad. === We recommend playing Total War: EMPIRE on iOS 17 or later. You need 12GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone XR and later • iPhone SE - 2nd Generation (2020) and later Supported iPads: • iPad - 7th Generation (2019) and later • iPad mini - 5th Generation (2019) and later • iPad Air - 3rd Generation (2019) and later • iPad Pro - 2nd Generation (2017) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2009–2025 The Creative Assembly Limited. Originally developed by The Creative Assembly Limited. Originally published by SEGA. Creative Assembly, the Creative Assembly logo, Total War, Total War: EMPIRE and the Total War logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of The Creative Assembly Limited. SEGA and the SEGA logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Corporation. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive Ltd. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

Predynastic Egypt4 screens
Total War™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Predynastic Egypt at $3.99 against Total War™'s $19.99. Predynastic Egypt also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Total War™'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 82). On review sentiment, ads, monetization model and device support 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

Predynastic Egypt costs $3.99 and Total War™ $19.99 up front. Total War™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Predynastic Egypt asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Total War™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total War™ has 3.1K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Predynastic Egypt's written reviews are positive against 78% of Total War™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Predynastic Egypt ships an update every 14 months, Total War™ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Predynastic Egypt versus Total War™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPredynastic EgyptTotal War™
Price$3.99 — better$19.99
Rating4.6 (82 ratings)4.8 (3.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews77.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings823.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#53 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size701 MB1.8 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperMIKHAIL VASILEV18619964037Feral Interactive Ltd

Customer experience

Predynastic Egypt

All ratings82 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative20.7%

Total War™

All ratings3,090 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews520 reviews
Positive77.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.5%

Bugs and requests

Predynastic Egypt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Total War™

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Units getting stuck when positioning near walls
  • Turn skipping issue due to overlapping UI elements
  • Incorrect religious unrest messages
  • Inconsistent unit speed controls
  • Storage usage discrepancy between app and device

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sandbox mode with customizable budgets
  • More faction options and playable nations
  • Improved unit control and positioning
  • Ability to toggle floating flags in battles
  • Detailed family tree and dynasty mechanics

In-app purchases

None

Predynastic Egypt

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Total War™

One-time1
  • 'A New World' Expansion$6.99

Questions

Is Predynastic Egypt free?
Predynastic Egypt costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Total War™ free?
Total War™ costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Predynastic Egypt or Total War™?
Total War™ is rated higher. Predynastic Egypt averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Total War™ averages 4.8 from 3.1K ratings.
Do Predynastic Egypt or Total War™ have ads?
Neither Predynastic Egypt nor Total War™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Predynastic Egypt or Total War™?
Predynastic Egypt ships an update every 14 months, and Total War™ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Predynastic Egypt was updated on October 15, 2026 and Total War™ on October 16, 2026.

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