# Sim Empire vs Great Conqueror

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sim Empire | Great Conqueror |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (474 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-empire/id1444605279/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-conqueror-rome/id1462722690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 474 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **78.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 846 MB | 344 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TKG Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444605278) | [悦 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/326125633) |

## What reviewers say

### Sim Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-empire/id1444605279)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Egypt Civilization DLC(a) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Diamonds 90(a) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 9000(a) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18 Gift Package(a) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Green Diamonds 90 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 9000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Green Diamonds 180(a) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Green Diamonds 180 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Green Diamonds 480(a) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 68k(a) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Green Diamonds 480 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Coin 68k | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Great Conqueror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-conqueror-rome/id1462722690)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Conquest mode progress loss
- Crashing during missions
- Incorrect historical details

**Requested features**

- More conquest maps
- Multiplayer mode
- Diplomacy and alliance options
- Ability to customize generals
- Easier progression system


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*