# President Simulator vs World Empire

The clearest difference is rating: World Empire at 4.3 against President Simulator's 3.6. World Empire also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 34%) and ratings volume (536 vs 65). President Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. President Simulator sells 13 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Empire has 536 ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of President Simulator's written reviews are positive against 63% of World Empire's.

President Simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, World Empire every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | President Simulator | World Empire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/president-simulator/id1322323425/reviews) | **[4.3 (536 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-empire/id1594641621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **536** |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | **63.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 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

### President Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/president-simulator/id1322323425)

Take on the role of president and lead one of 163 modern countries. Navigate complex political landscapes, manage resources, engage in diplomacy and espionage, and defend your nation from internal and external threats. Your decisions will shape your country's destiny and its place in the world.

**Highlights:** Manage 163 modern countries, Over 50 unique plants and factories, More than 20 ministries and departments, Change ideology and state religion, Engage in espionage and diplomacy, Suppress rebels and prevent disasters, Declare wars and conquer territories

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +100 000 submachine gun | $0.49 | one-time |
| Disable rating dropping | $0.99 | one-time |
| Liberalism | $0.99 | one-time |
| Minister of Defence | $0.99 | one-time |
| The nuclear program | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $0.99 | one-time |
| +10 000 per day | $0.99 | one-time |
| +1 000 000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4 in 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| +100 000 000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| +100 000 per day | $3.99 | one-time |
| +1 000 000 per day | $9.99 | 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 President Simulator free?

President Simulator 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, President Simulator or World Empire?

World Empire is rated higher. President Simulator averages 3.6 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while World Empire averages 4.3 from 536 ratings.

### Do President Simulator or World Empire have ads?

Both President Simulator and World Empire show ads.

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

President Simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, and World Empire every 5 weeks. Most recently, President Simulator was updated on October 29, 2026 and World Empire on October 25, 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.*