# SanGuos2 vs Mandate Kingdoms

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SanGuos2 at none against Mandate Kingdoms's 1. SanGuos2 also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Mandate Kingdoms's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mandate Kingdoms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SanGuos2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SanGuos2 against 5.0 for Mandate Kingdoms. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SanGuos2 has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SanGuos2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Mandate Kingdoms every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SanGuos2 | Mandate Kingdoms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanguos2/id1503125212/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandate-kingdoms/id6769921106/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [文龙 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502871749) | [Dreolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500092734) |

## What reviewers say

### SanGuos2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanguos2/id1503125212)

Engage in historical battles to conquer territories. Enhance heroes with equipment, employ stealth tactics, form alliances through marriage, and even resurrect fallen warriors.

**Highlights:** Territorial conquest, Hero enhancement, Stealth operations, Marriage system, Hero resurrection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mandate Kingdoms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandate-kingdoms/id6769921106)

Build a grand dynasty in ancient China. Command armies, engage in tactical battles, and navigate complex politics to unify the realm. Develop cities, manage families, and choose your path through historical eras.

**Highlights:** Grand strategy kingdom building, Tactical real-time battles, Complex political simulation, Dynasty and family management, Multiple historical eras, Officer recruitment and development

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SanGuos2 free?

SanGuos2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mandate Kingdoms free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SanGuos2 or Mandate Kingdoms?

SanGuos2 and Mandate Kingdoms are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do SanGuos2 or Mandate Kingdoms have ads?

SanGuos2 shows ads; Mandate Kingdoms does not.

### Which is updated more often, SanGuos2 or Mandate Kingdoms?

SanGuos2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mandate Kingdoms every 3 days. Most recently, SanGuos2 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Mandate Kingdoms on October 21, 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.*