Comparison

Sim Empire vs Great Conqueror

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

Head to head
About

Sim Empire

Build and manage an ancient city, growing a small village into a thriving empire. Explore diverse civilizations like Egypt, Persia, Greece, and China, constructing wonders and developing your domain.

Highlights
  • City building and management
  • Resource production
  • Scientific research
  • Troop training
  • Wonder construction
  • Multiple ancient civilizations
Features
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In the ancient times when story happened, when people began to build cities, The earliest human ancient civilizations was born. You will play a ruler, the small village will be bloomed into an empires. Civilization included Egypt, Persia, Greece, China, in the game, you will appreciate the exotic scenery, building cities, production resources, scientific research, training troops, and even the construction of the wonders of the world.

About

Great Conqueror

Lead legions in historical battles, build cities, and research technologies to expand your empire. Engage in turn-based warfare across ancient Europe and Africa, forging alliances or conquering rivals. Experience hundreds of years of history and rewrite the fate of nations.

Highlights
  • Historical campaign mode
  • Turn-based combat
  • City building and management
  • Technology research
  • Diplomacy and alliances
  • Expedition challenges
  • General training and equipment
Features
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Commander! The Roman Republic is on the march and many powerful nations oppose the expansion of our empire. War is imminent. Rome needs the might of all talented warriors! Great generals like Caesar, Pompey, Antony, Octavian and Spartacus will fight with you. Let us witness the birth of a great conqueror! 【Campaign Mode】 Become the glorious commander of the legions in hundreds of historical battles and locations of Roman history. Witness Rome develop into a great empire spanning Africa, Europe and Asia. ** Take on the role of a general in the Punic Wars, the Spartacus Uprising, the Conquest of Gaul, Caesar's Civil War, Antony's Civil War, the Conquest of the East, the Conquest of Germania and witness the rise of Rome. ** Build cities, recruit soldiers, manufacture war equipment, build powerful fleets. Everything is under your control. ** Change sides and help Rome's surrounding nations and tribes stand up to the mighty Roman army. Stand against the expansion of this world empire and rewrite the history of the defeated! ** New technologies bring new visions. Researching technologies opens up new possibilities and accelerates your expansion. 【Conquest Mode】 From the Mediterranean to the British Isles, Rome, Egypt, Carthage, the Gallic tribes, the Germanic peoples and many others struggle for supremacy. Will Rome conquer the world or will the victor himself become the vanquished and an entirely new empire be established? ** Experience hundreds of years of history, from the Punic Wars during the Roman Republic, through the time of the Triumvirates to the era of the Roman Empire. ** Be friend or foe, declare wars or make alliances and support allies against powerful opponents. Choose the foreign policy that is in the best interest of your country. All roads lead to Rome! ** The tide of war is unstoppable. Expand cities, recruit legions, use strategies, research technologies and lead your empire to ultimate victory. ** Command the armies of countless countries and conquer the ancient world. Change their future and lead them to unimagined greatness. 【Expedition Mode】 Lead your legions on an expedition and use strategies and tactics skillfully. Play your commander skills to the full with a limited number of units and defeat powerful foreign enemies! ** New challenge mode that gives you a new kind of gaming experience. ** Each step of the expedition involves many difficulties and dangers. Keep adjusting your battle plans and achieve ultimate victory. ** Collect the best war trophies and get special conqueror uniforms as proof of your glory. 【The Senate】 Rome was not built in a day. Build the Arc de Triomphe, the Colosseum, the Pantheon and restore the glory of the past! ** Complete the tasks set by the Senate and win rich rewards. ** Train infantry, cavalry, archers and navy to improve their skills in battle. ** Equip your generals with battle flags and treasures to improve their talents and increase their skills. 【Characteristics】 *** Train unique commanders, freely customise talents and skills. Be flexible and control the battlefield. *** By using the cloud archive, your progress can be stored online and synchronised when you switch devices. The security of your archives is guaranteed. *** Conquest mode supports Game Center leaderboards. Conquer more territories in less time and with fewer generals. 【Contact us】 *** Official Website: http://www.ieasytech.com *** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iEasytech *** Twitter: https://twitter.com/easytech_game *** YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/easytechgame/ *** Official E-mail: easytechservice@outlook.com *** Discord: https://discord.gg/fQDuMdwX6H

Screenshots

Sim Empire4 screens
Great Conqueror4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Great Conqueror at 4.7 against Sim Empire's 3.4. Great Conqueror also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 46%) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 474). Sim Empire's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Sim Empire sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Great Conqueror sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Great Conqueror holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Great Conqueror has 4.7K ratings behind it against 474, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Sim Empire's written reviews are positive against 78% of Great Conqueror's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sim Empire ships an update every 5 weeks, Great Conqueror every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sim Empire versus Great Conqueror: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSim EmpireGreat Conqueror
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (474 ratings)4.7 (4.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews78.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4744.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size846 MB344 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperTKG Technology Co., Ltd.悦 张

Customer experience

Sim Empire

All ratings474 ratings
Positive57.0%
Neutral11.0%
Negative32.1%
Written reviews498 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral14.7%
Negative39.6%

Great Conqueror

All ratings4,686 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews705 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative16.0%

User reviews

Sim Empire

From 474 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good game
  • 🚀 Fun and addictive
  • 🎨 Nice graphics and art style
  • 🕹️ Reminds of classic city-building games

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Monetization issues, pay-to-progress
  • 📚 Lack of clear instructions and tutorials
  • 🔍 Unclear mechanics and requirements
  • 🌐 Server and connectivity problems

Great Conqueror

From 4.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 🚀 Great graphics
  • 🚀 Lots of content
  • 🚀 Engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Good strategy elements

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🐛 Progress loss issues
  • 🔍 Unclear tutorials
  • 🔍 Difficult conquest mode
  • 🔍 Unbalanced AI

Bugs and requests

Sim Empire

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Progress reset or lost after updates
  • Inability to access purchased content
  • Stuck on certain levels or tasks
  • Inconsistent or broken game mechanics
  • Crashes and freezes during gameplay

Requested features

6 requests
  • More building and customization options
  • Ability to change civilization/region
  • Improved trading and player interaction
  • Better tutorial and in-game guidance
  • Faster progression and reduced waiting times
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  • More diverse and challenging content

Great Conqueror

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Conquest mode progress loss
  • Crashing during missions
  • Incorrect historical details

Requested features

6 requests
  • More conquest maps
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Diplomacy and alliance options
  • Ability to customize generals
  • Easier progression system
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  • Improved tutorials

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Sim Empire

One-time12
  • Egypt Civilization DLC(a)$0.99
  • Green Diamonds 90(a)$2.99
  • Gold Coin 9000(a)$2.99
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  • 18 Gift Package(a)$2.99
  • Green Diamonds 90$2.99
  • Gold Coin 9000$2.99
  • Green Diamonds 180(a)$4.99
  • Green Diamonds 180$4.99
  • Green Diamonds 480(a)$9.99
  • Gold Coin 68k(a)$9.99
  • Green Diamonds 480$9.99
  • Gold Coin 68k$9.99
16 purchases

Great Conqueror

One-time16
  • 100 Medals$1.99
  • Chaos Flag$1.99
  • Recruit Package$1.99
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  • Gem Pack 1$1.99
  • Welcome Bundle$2.99
  • Welcome Bundle 2$2.99
  • Apollo's Spear$3.99
  • Weekly Membership$4.99
  • Premium Pass$5.99
  • Emblem of Heroes$6.99
  • 455 Medals$7.99
  • Marshal Pack 1$8.99
  • Marshal Pack 2$9.99
  • Marshal Pack 3$10.99
  • Marshal Pack 5$11.99
  • 1250 Medals$19.99

Questions

Is Sim Empire free?
Sim Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Great Conqueror free?
Great Conqueror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sim Empire or Great Conqueror?
Great Conqueror is rated higher. Sim Empire averages 3.4 out of 5 from 474 ratings, while Great Conqueror averages 4.7 from 4.7K ratings.
Do Sim Empire or Great Conqueror have ads?
Great Conqueror shows ads; Sim Empire does not.
Which is updated more often, Sim Empire or Great Conqueror?
Sim Empire ships an update every 5 weeks, and Great Conqueror every 2 months. Most recently, Sim Empire was updated on October 25, 2026 and Great Conqueror on October 26, 2026.

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