# Empire_mobile vs World Empire

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Empire_mobile at none against World Empire's 5. Empire_mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). World Empire's advantage is ratings volume (512 vs 4) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. World Empire sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Empire_mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

World Empire holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Empire has 512 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Empire_mobile's written reviews are positive against 63% of World Empire's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Empire_mobile ships an update every 2 months, World Empire every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Empire_mobile | World Empire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-mobile/id1465452819/reviews) | **[4.3 (512 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-empire/id1594641621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **512** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 63.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Frank-Peter Poschmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/400075879) | [Eran Gindi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594641623) |

## What reviewers say

### Empire_mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-mobile/id1465452819)

Engage in a turn-based strategy war game on a computer-generated map. Capture cities to produce units for offense and defense, aiming to eliminate your opponent. Games can be lengthy and saved across sessions.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy gameplay, Computer-generated maps, City capture and production, Unit production (armies, fighters, ships), Exploration and tactical combat, Save and resume games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### World Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-empire/id1594641621)

Lead a nation to global dominance in this turn-based strategy game. Utilize diplomacy, economic power, and military might to conquer rivals and build a supreme empire. Features realistic world conditions and an intelligent AI for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Turn-Based Strategy, Global Empire Building, Real-World Conditions, Intelligent AI, Multiplayer Options, Extensive Weaponry

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Copper package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold package | $13.99 | one-time |
| Platinum package | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun country conquest simulator
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good boredom killer
- 👍 Detailed and strategic
- 👍 Potential for improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🐛 Broken features after updates
- 🔍 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 💰 Too many in-app purchases required

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing troops
- Broken purchase/token system
- Constant update prompts despite being updated
- Inability to attack neighboring countries
- Rebels taking over entire world

**Requested features**

- More free gameplay options
- Ability to watch ads for rewards
- Option to disable nuclear/ballistic weapons
- Improved map and graphics
- Better country data accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Empire_mobile free?

Empire_mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is World Empire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Empire_mobile or World Empire?

World Empire is rated higher. Empire_mobile averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while World Empire averages 4.3 from 512 ratings.

### Do Empire_mobile or World Empire have ads?

World Empire shows ads; Empire_mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Empire_mobile or World Empire?

Empire_mobile ships an update every 2 months, and World Empire every 5 weeks. Most recently, Empire_mobile was updated on October 7, 2026 and World Empire on October 17, 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.*