# Ave, imperium! vs Successor

The clearest difference is rating: Successor at 5.0 against Ave, imperium!'s 3.0. Successor also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Ave, imperium!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). 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 Successor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Successor 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ave, imperium! ships an update every 3 weeks, Successor weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ave, imperium! | Successor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ave-imperium/id1492864611/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/successor-ottomans/id6772583526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Artem Trembach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390519413) | [Burak Gungor](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772583528) |

## 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 |


### Successor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/successor-ottomans/id6772583526)

Experience the rise of the Ottoman Empire through strategic decision-making. Guide thirteen sultans across centuries, shaping your dynasty's legacy with over 700 historical choices. Every decision carries weight, impacting future reigns and the empire's fate.

**Highlights:** Decision-making role-playing game, Set in the classical Ottoman age, Guide thirteen historical sultans, Over 700 historical decisions, Legacy system for generational impact, Full story in Turkish and English, Offline play in full version

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ave, imperium! free?

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

### Is Successor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ave, imperium! or Successor?

Successor is rated higher. Ave, imperium! averages 3.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Successor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ave, imperium! or Successor have ads?

Successor shows ads; Ave, imperium! does not.

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

Ave, imperium! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Successor weekly. Most recently, Ave, imperium! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Successor on October 31, 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.*