# King Tactics vs Dominion

The clearest difference is price: Dominion at Free against King Tactics's $2.99. Dominion also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (5K vs 7). King Tactics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Dominion is free to download; King Tactics costs $2.99 up front. Dominion sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. King Tactics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dominion holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dominion has 5K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of King Tactics's written reviews are positive against 68% of Dominion's.

King Tactics ships an update every 3 weeks, Dominion every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | King Tactics | Dominion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-tactics/id1471309505/reviews) | **[4.9 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dominion/id1476461085/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 264 MB | 423 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [United Soft Media Verlag GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/330111789) | [Temple Gates Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190675051) |

## What reviewers say

### King Tactics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-tactics/id1471309505)

Engage in tactical battles inspired by the Wars of the Roses. Command your troops, conquer territories, and outmaneuver opponents in this strategy game. Play solo, against AI, or challenge players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Tactical troop placement, Territory conquest, Single and multiplayer modes, Campaign mode, Online and offline multiplayer, High score list

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dominion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dominion/id1476461085)

Build a powerful deck to expand your kingdom and earn victory points in this acclaimed deck-building strategy game. Explore vast card combinations, compete against AI or other players online, and enjoy endless replayability with numerous expansions.

**Highlights:** Deck-building mechanics, Kingdom expansion, AI opponent, Online multiplayer, Daily puzzles, Cross-platform play, Expansion packs

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alchemy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Intrigue | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cornucopia | $4.99 | one-time |
| Guilds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Seaside | $9.99 | one-time |
| Renaissance | $9.99 | one-time |
| Menagerie | $9.99 | one-time |
| Prosperity | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dark Ages | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adventures | $9.99 | one-time |
| Empires | $9.99 | one-time |
| Plunder | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nocturne | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rising Sun | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hinterlands | $9.99 | one-time |
| Launch Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Expansion Bundle | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Faithful adaptation of the board game
- 👍 Challenging AI opponents
- 🎨 Great visual design and animations
- 📱 Convenient mobile experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. crashes, card interactions not working as expected)
- 🤖 Inconsistent or overpowered AI behavior
- 💰 Expensive expansion packs
- 🕰️ Slow animation speed for AI turns
- 🔀 Lack of customization options (e.g. disabling certain cards, saving game setups)

**Reported bugs**

- Possession card not working correctly
- Victory points not displayed properly
- Inability to rejoin games after server disconnects

**Requested features**

- Ability to select specific card sets for randomized games
- Option to complete games against AI when opponents forfeit
- More detailed game statistics and player history tracking
- Improved matchmaking filters for online play
- Shareable in-app purchases for family members


## Frequently asked questions

### Is King Tactics free?

King Tactics costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dominion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, King Tactics or Dominion?

Dominion is rated higher. King Tactics averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Dominion averages 4.9 from 5K ratings.

### Do King Tactics or Dominion have ads?

Neither King Tactics nor Dominion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, King Tactics or Dominion?

King Tactics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dominion every 5 days. Most recently, King Tactics was updated on October 26, 2026 and Dominion on October 26, 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.*