# Ave, imperium! vs Cellular Beast

The clearest difference is rating: Cellular Beast at 5.0 against Ave, imperium!'s 3.0. Cellular Beast also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Ave, imperium!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ave, imperium! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Cellular Beast sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cellular Beast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ave, imperium! has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ave, imperium! ships an update every 3 weeks, Cellular Beast every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ave, imperium! | Cellular Beast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ave-imperium/id1492864611/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellular-beast/id6504751569/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artem Trembach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390519413) | [LITTLELIGHTS HONG KONG LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753678377) |

## What reviewers say

### Ave, imperium!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ave-imperium/id1492864611)

Lead a crumbling empire through a time of corruption and betrayal. Make critical decisions, expose conspiracies, and eliminate enemies to restore order. Your choices will determine the fate of the Great Empire.

**Highlights:** Strategic decision-making, Eliminate enemies, Uncover plots, Manage empire's fate, Restore order

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Archiater | $0.99 | one-time |
| Praetor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lanista | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flamen of Mars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Architect | $0.99 | one-time |
| Censor | $0.99 | one-time |


### Cellular Beast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellular-beast/id6504751569)

Engage in a unique tower defense experience set within the human body. Battle viruses with beneficial cells to heal patients and restore health from a microscopic viewpoint.

**Highlights:** Microscopic combat gameplay, Treating various illnesses, Cell vs. virus battles, Restoring patient health, Casual tower defense mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 antibiotics | $0.99 | one-time |
| 330 antibiotics | $4.99 | one-time |
| 720 antibiotics | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1480 antibiotics | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3780 antibiotics | $49.99 | one-time |
| 7580 antibiotics | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ave, imperium! free?

Ave, imperium! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cellular Beast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ave, imperium! or Cellular Beast?

Cellular Beast is rated higher. Ave, imperium! averages 3.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Cellular Beast averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ave, imperium! or Cellular Beast have ads?

Cellular Beast shows ads; Ave, imperium! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ave, imperium! or Cellular Beast?

Ave, imperium! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cellular Beast every 9 days. Most recently, Ave, imperium! was updated on October 5, 2026 and Cellular Beast on October 2, 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.*