# AEA vs Glory Frontline

The clearest difference is ads: Glory Frontline at none against AEA's shown. Glory Frontline also leads on ratings volume (48 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AEA sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Glory Frontline sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AEA holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glory Frontline has 48 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of AEA's written reviews are positive against 66% of Glory Frontline's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AEA | Glory Frontline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aea-online-strategy/id1453329905/reviews)** | [3.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glory-frontline/id6745921732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 443 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Berke Yalcin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435895146) | [北京心智互动科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1305792801) |

## What reviewers say

### AEA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aea-online-strategy/id1453329905)

Engage in a text-based online strategy game to build an empire, manage resources, and battle players globally. Coordinate with allies or taunt enemies through an in-depth chat system.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy management, Turn-based PvP battles, Resource management, Global map exploration, In-depth chat system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AEA - Premium Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| 100 Emerald | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Emerald | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Emerald | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Emerald | $0.99 | one-time |
| AEA - Starter Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| AEA - Advanced Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Membership Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Emerald | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Emerald | $5.99 | one-time |


### Glory Frontline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glory-frontline/id6745921732)

Engage in futuristic warfare with advanced command dashboards and holographic combat simulations. Battle through challenging deep-sea invasions and treacherous fortresses, collecting divine relics and competing for glory. Recruit allies and earn rewards in this evolving battlefield.

**Highlights:** Holographic combat sandtables, Deep-sea invasion battles, Cataclysm Fortress survival mode, Divine Relics treasure hunting, Ally recruitment system, First recharge diamond reset

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Diamonds. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| 680 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1280 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Enjoyable game
- 💡 Good ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤕 Finger fatigue from constant shooting
- 🎮 Difficult controls, especially for turning and using items
- 🗣️ Cluttered global chat with no translation

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with monthly/weekly pass activation and rewards
- Weapon switching problems and inability to progress past certain levels
- Login and account creation problems

**Requested features**

- External keyboard or controller support
- Separate language channels or real-time translation for global chat
- Adjustable difficulty levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AEA free?

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

### Is Glory Frontline free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AEA or Glory Frontline?

AEA is rated higher. AEA averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Glory Frontline averages 3.8 from 48 ratings.

### Do AEA or Glory Frontline have ads?

AEA shows ads; Glory Frontline does not.

### Which is updated more often, AEA or Glory Frontline?

AEA ships an update every 3 months, and Glory Frontline every 3 months. Most recently, AEA was updated on October 24, 2026 and Glory Frontline on October 24, 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.*