# Empire_mobile vs Total War™

The clearest difference is price: Empire_mobile at Free against Total War™'s $19.99. Empire_mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). Total War™'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 6). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Empire_mobile is free to download; Total War™ costs $19.99 up front. Total War™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Empire_mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Total War™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total War™ has 3.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Empire_mobile's written reviews are positive against 78% of Total War™'s.

Empire_mobile ships an update every 2 months, Total War™ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Empire_mobile | Total War™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-mobile/id1465452819/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-war-empire/id6448530928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#67** |
| Size | 10 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Frank-Peter Poschmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/400075879) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## 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


### Total War™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-war-empire/id6448530928)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Lead a global empire in the 18th century, managing turn-based strategy and engaging in real-time battles. Conquer territories, master gunpowder warfare, and dominate naval conflicts. Develop new technologies and forge your nation into a superpower.

**Highlights:** Grand turn-based strategy, Real-time 3D battles, Global conquest, Naval combat, Technology development, Intuitive touchscreen controls

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 'A New World' Expansion | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent port of the original game
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Intuitive and user-friendly controls
- 💰 Great value for money
- 🕰️ Immersive and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Suboptimal AI behavior in battles
- 🔍 Lack of detailed tutorial for new players
- 🔒 Inability to play as minor factions

**Reported bugs**

- Units getting stuck when positioning near walls
- Turn skipping issue due to overlapping UI elements
- Incorrect religious unrest messages
- Inconsistent unit speed controls
- Storage usage discrepancy between app and device

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode with customizable budgets
- More faction options and playable nations
- Improved unit control and positioning
- Ability to toggle floating flags in battles
- Detailed family tree and dynasty mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Empire_mobile free?

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

### Is Total War™ free?

Total War™ costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Empire_mobile or Total War™?

Total War™ is rated higher. Empire_mobile averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Total War™ averages 4.8 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Empire_mobile or Total War™ have ads?

Neither Empire_mobile nor Total War™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Empire_mobile or Total War™?

Empire_mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Total War™ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Empire_mobile was updated on November 3, 2026 and Total War™ on November 7, 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.*