# Election vs Conquer Countries

The clearest difference is rating: Conquer Countries at 4.6 against Election's 1.5. Conquer Countries also leads on ratings volume (79K vs 66) and review sentiment (31% vs 14%). Election's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Election sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Conquer Countries sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Conquer Countries holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Conquer Countries has 79K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Election's written reviews are positive against 31% of Conquer Countries's.

Election ships an update every 3 days, Conquer Countries monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Election | Conquer Countries |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/election-the-game/id1349760291/reviews) | **[4.6 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conquer-countries/id6480472116/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **79K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | **31.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 493 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Souzza LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380516701) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Election

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/election-the-game/id1349760291)

Engage in a thrilling text-based political simulation to run a successful campaign and become president. Navigate the complexities of politics, face various characters, and experience multiple story paths and endings.

**Highlights:** Become president, Political campaign simulation, Navigate news and information wars, Multiple storylines, Multiple endings, Interactive finance and voter system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Step Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Save Slots | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Candidate | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner | $1.99 | one-time |
| Promising | $2.99 | one-time |
| Leader | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Interesting concept/idea
- 👍 Good game design/concept
- 👍 Intriguing simulation
- 👍 Good premise
- 👍 Neat concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pay to play/money grabbing
- ⏳ Long wait times (24 hours)
- 💸 Excessive in-app purchases
- 💸 Forced to pay to continue
- 💸 Money pit/scam

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Game freezes after 5 minutes
- App won't open
- Kicked out before playing
- Money spent, but access not granted

**Requested features**

- Add Spanish language
- Add Portuguese language
- Add Russian language
- Notify when timer ends
- Allow women to be president


### Conquer Countries

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conquer-countries/id6480472116)

Lead your nation as President, managing international relations and domestic happiness. Build a strong economy or conquer neighboring countries to expand your influence. Every decision shapes your country's destiny.

**Highlights:** Nation leadership simulation, Diplomatic relations management, Economic development, Military conquest, Citizen happiness

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems x300 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money M | $0.99 | one-time |
| Video Coupons x6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money L | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems x1300 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Season Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems x3000 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Video Coupons x80 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (Forced ads) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Keys x680 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Video Coupons x200 | $11.99 | one-time |
| President Pass | $15.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (Premium) | $29.99 | one-time |
| President Pass (GOLD) | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and engaging choices
- 🚀 Minimal ads
- 👍 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after completion
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
- 🤖 Unbalanced AI opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when attempting to conquer certain countries
- Saved progress not loading correctly after reinstall
- Incorrect historical facts in some quiz questions

**Requested features**

- More detailed country management options
- Ability to form alliances with other countries
- Expanded storyline and endgame content
- Improved tutorial and onboarding


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Election free?

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

### Is Conquer Countries free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Election or Conquer Countries?

Conquer Countries is rated higher. Election averages 1.5 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Conquer Countries averages 4.6 from 79K ratings.

### Do Election or Conquer Countries have ads?

Conquer Countries shows ads; Election does not.

### Which is updated more often, Election or Conquer Countries?

Election ships an update every 3 days, and Conquer Countries monthly. Most recently, Election was updated on October 21, 2026 and Conquer Countries on October 30, 2026.

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