# Ukraine Simulator 2 vs World Empire

The clearest difference is rating: World Empire at 4.3 against Ukraine Simulator 2's 2.3. World Empire also leads on ratings volume (512 vs 8) and review sentiment (63% vs 45%). Ukraine Simulator 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ukraine Simulator 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and World Empire sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

World Empire holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Empire has 512 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Ukraine Simulator 2's written reviews are positive against 63% of World Empire's.

Ukraine Simulator 2 ships an update every 5 days, World Empire every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ukraine Simulator 2 | World Empire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukraine-simulator-2/id1220487903/reviews) | **[4.3 (512 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-empire/id1594641621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **512** |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | **63.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [OXIWYLE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173670374) | [Eran Gindi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594641623) |

## What reviewers say

### Ukraine Simulator 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukraine-simulator-2/id1220487903)

Experience the challenges of leading a nation. Make strategic decisions, manage ministries, and respond to emergencies to build a prosperous country. Engage in diplomacy, combat corruption, and defend against threats.

**Highlights:** Country leadership simulation, Strategic development planning, Emergency response management, Combating corruption and terror, Diplomacy and international relations, Military strategy and drills, Economic development and trade

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minister of Defence | $0.99 | one-time |
| Liberalism | $0.99 | one-time |
| The nuclear program | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable wars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable emergencies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable riots | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable rating dropping | $0.99 | one-time |
| +10 000 per day | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4 in 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| +100 000 per day | $3.99 | one-time |
| +1 000 000 per day | $10.99 | one-time |


### World Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-empire/id1594641621)

Lead a nation to global dominance in this turn-based strategy game. Utilize diplomacy, economic power, and military might to conquer rivals and build a supreme empire. Features realistic world conditions and an intelligent AI for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Turn-Based Strategy, Global Empire Building, Real-World Conditions, Intelligent AI, Multiplayer Options, Extensive Weaponry

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Copper package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold package | $13.99 | one-time |
| Platinum package | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun country conquest simulator
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good boredom killer
- 👍 Detailed and strategic
- 👍 Potential for improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🐛 Broken features after updates
- 🔍 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 💰 Too many in-app purchases required

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing troops
- Broken purchase/token system
- Constant update prompts despite being updated
- Inability to attack neighboring countries
- Rebels taking over entire world

**Requested features**

- More free gameplay options
- Ability to watch ads for rewards
- Option to disable nuclear/ballistic weapons
- Improved map and graphics
- Better country data accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ukraine Simulator 2 free?

Ukraine Simulator 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is World Empire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ukraine Simulator 2 or World Empire?

World Empire is rated higher. Ukraine Simulator 2 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while World Empire averages 4.3 from 512 ratings.

### Do Ukraine Simulator 2 or World Empire have ads?

World Empire shows ads; Ukraine Simulator 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ukraine Simulator 2 or World Empire?

Ukraine Simulator 2 ships an update every 5 days, and World Empire every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ukraine Simulator 2 was updated on October 20, 2026 and World Empire on October 17, 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.*