# World Conqueror 4 vs Colonies at War

The clearest difference is update cadence: Colonies at War at weekly against World Conqueror 4's monthly. Colonies at War also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). World Conqueror 4's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked) and ratings volume (20K vs 3.7K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. World Conqueror 4 sells 58 one-off in-app purchases and Colonies at War sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for World Conqueror 4 against 4.6 for Colonies at War. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Conqueror 4 has 20K ratings behind it against 3.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of World Conqueror 4's written reviews are positive against 76% of Colonies at War's.

World Conqueror 4 ships an update monthly, Colonies at War weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Conqueror 4 | Colonies at War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-conqueror-4/id1258468290/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonies-at-war/id1552800366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 3.7K |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 282 MB | 346 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [悦 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/326125633) | [wombi pty ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259294641) |

## What reviewers say

### World Conqueror 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-conqueror-4/id1258468290)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

Experience World War II in this turn-based strategy game. Command armies, relive historical battles, and conquer nations across different eras. Develop your military, manage resources, and lead legendary generals to victory.

**Highlights:** 100+ WW2 campaigns, Conquest mode across different eras, Train and command legions, Elevate and equip generals, Build cities and research technology, Collect 230 generals and 216 units

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (58)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 320 Medals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sword of Dominance | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medals Bundle 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ribbon Bundle 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medals Bundle 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medals Bundle 5 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ribbon Bundle 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medals Bundle 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 36 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 31 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 29 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 26 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 24 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 23 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 13 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 17 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 5 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 12 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 10 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 39 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 38 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 4 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ribbon Bundle 4 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 25 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 33 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 35 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 37 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 32 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 27 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 30 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 28 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 21 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 11 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle 8 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 18 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle 19 | $5.99 | one-time |
| General Bundle 9 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sceptre of Dominance | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Medals | $6.99 | one-time |
| General Bundle 18 | $6.99 | one-time |
| General Bundle 17 | $6.99 | one-time |
| General Bundle 6 | $6.99 | one-time |
| General Bundle 14 | $6.99 | one-time |
| General Bundle 5 | $6.99 | one-time |
| General Bundle 11 | $6.99 | one-time |
| General Bundle 13 | $6.99 | one-time |
| General Bundle 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Elite Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Marshal Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marshal Pack 2 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle 10 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Marshal Pack 3 | $13.99 | one-time |
| 8750 Medals | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Very good game
- 👍 Amazing game and potential
- 🚀 Awesome strategy game
- 👍 Absolutely great game
- 🚀 Incredible game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lost all my data All my achievements
- 🐛 Все очень плохо и нелогично и слишком сложно нету выбора сложности,все страны объвляют войну всем
- 🐛 Pay to win
- 🐛 Large Difficulty Curve
- 🐛 Ally AI awful

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases not working properly across devices
- Friendly AI not functioning properly, allies not helping
- Inconsistent game time causing purchase issues

**Requested features**

- Diplomacy, ability to make peace, invite countries to alliance, ceasefire
- Sandbox mode to create custom scenarios
- Multiplayer mode
- More historical accuracy in country involvement in WWII
- Ability to play as any country, even neutral ones


### Colonies at War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colonies-at-war/id1552800366)

Engage in a 19th-century global conquest by building armies and navies. Choose from 28 nations, expand your territory through strategic warfare, and forge alliances to dominate the world stage.

**Highlights:** 19th-century colonial setting, Build and command armies, Naval warfare and sea control, Choose from 28 nations, Conquer territories, Form alliances

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 10 random contracts. | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2,500 credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy Full Game | $5.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 30 random contracts. | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buy 8,000 credits | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique scenarios
- 👍 Challenging but fun
- 👍 Excellent strategy elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics
- 🔍 Confusing tutorials
- 🔍 Unstable diplomacy system
- 🔍 Imbalanced AI behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after turns
- Movement and combat issues
- Incorrect troop/unit behavior
- Persistent save data problems

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More historical scenarios
- Improved diplomacy system
- Customizable game modes
- Expanded unit variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is World Conqueror 4 free?

World Conqueror 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Colonies at War free?

Colonies at War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, World Conqueror 4 or Colonies at War?

World Conqueror 4 is rated higher. World Conqueror 4 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Colonies at War averages 4.6 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do World Conqueror 4 or Colonies at War have ads?

Both World Conqueror 4 and Colonies at War show ads.

### Which is updated more often, World Conqueror 4 or Colonies at War?

World Conqueror 4 ships an update monthly, and Colonies at War weekly. Most recently, World Conqueror 4 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Colonies at War on September 22, 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.*