# Sim Empire vs Last Light

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sim Empire at 12.0 against Last Light's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sim Empire sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Last Light sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sim Empire | Last Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (474 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-empire/id1444605279/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **474** | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 846 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TKG Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444605278) | [Wisdom Entertainment LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025337031) |

## 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


### Last Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-light-zombie-outposts/id6816730367)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Night Watch | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Founder's Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sim Empire free?

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

### Is Last Light free?

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

### Do Sim Empire or Last Light have ads?

Neither Sim Empire nor Last Light shows ads.

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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.*