# Empire_mobile vs Great Conqueror 2

The clearest difference is rating: Great Conqueror 2 at 4.9 against Empire_mobile's 4.3. Great Conqueror 2 also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 6). Empire_mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Great Conqueror 2 sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Empire_mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Great Conqueror 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Great Conqueror 2 has 2.2K 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 71% of Great Conqueror 2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Empire_mobile | Great Conqueror 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-mobile/id1465452819/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-conqueror-2-shogun/id6463077055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Frank-Peter Poschmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/400075879) | [Suzhou Yisiyou Software Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/326125633) |

## 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


### Great Conqueror 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-conqueror-2-shogun/id6463077055)

Lead legendary generals and command diverse troops in a historical strategy game set in Japan's Sengoku period. Relive real battles, engage in diplomatic maneuvers, and conquer regions to unify the country. Your choices shape history and lead to exceptional glory.

**Highlights:** Relive historical events, Hundreds of campaign chapters, Experience battles of wits and courage, Diplomatic strategies and tactics, Unify regions starting with one castle, Command legendary generals and extraordinary troops, Diverse unit types and special forces

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ban-Kin 150 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Growth Gift Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silk Fabric Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Smithing Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ban-Kin 310 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Exploration Support Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Treasure | $1.99 | one-time |
| Promotion The Nobility | $1.99 | one-time |
| Combat Replenishment Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Damiyo's Treasure | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ban-Kin 630 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Patroness Saint's Treasure | $3.99 | one-time |
| Patroness Saint's EquipmentSet | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ban-Kin 1200 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Battle Angel Joan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Naval Admiral | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tenka Fubu | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tiger of Kai | $9.99 | one-time |
| The First Warrior | $9.99 | one-time |
| Zheng Chenggong | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lord Protector | $9.99 | one-time |
| unlock premium rewards | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ban-Kin 4250 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Interesting historical setting
- 🚀 Detailed graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression for free-to-play players
- 🤔 Unbalanced difficulty in certain modes

**Reported bugs**

- Generals disappearing after defeat
- Conquest mode progress loss
- Infiltration missions being too difficult
- Connectivity issues with Game Center

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to upgrade and customize generals
- More historical campaigns and scenarios
- Improved diplomacy and resource management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Empire_mobile free?

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

### Is Great Conqueror 2 free?

Great Conqueror 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Empire_mobile or Great Conqueror 2?

Great Conqueror 2 is rated higher. Empire_mobile averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Great Conqueror 2 averages 4.9 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Empire_mobile or Great Conqueror 2 have ads?

Great Conqueror 2 shows ads; Empire_mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Empire_mobile or Great Conqueror 2?

Empire_mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Great Conqueror 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Empire_mobile was updated on October 24, 2026 and Great Conqueror 2 on October 30, 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.*