# Monarchia vs Black Border 2

The clearest difference is ads: Monarchia at none against Black Border 2's shown. Monarchia also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 41%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Black Border 2's advantage is chart position (#108 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Monarchia costs $0.99 and Black Border 2 $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Monarchia against 4.0 for Black Border 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 17 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Monarchia's written reviews are positive against 41% of Black Border 2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monarchia | Black Border 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.0 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monarchia/id1514477582/reviews)** | [4.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-border-2/id6504453094/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 41.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#108** |
| Size | 118 MB | 472 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +9 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fatih Beceren](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419516270) | [MONTE CERVINO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611381548) |

## What reviewers say

### Monarchia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monarchia/id1514477582)

Rule a monarchy by making critical decisions that impact your treasury, army, and authority. Engage in historical battles and manage internal affairs to maintain your position on the throne against rivals and internal threats.

**Highlights:** Make impactful decisions, Manage kingdom resources, Engage in historical battles, Conquer new territories, Deal with internal threats, Balance competing demands

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great concept and idea
- 💡 Unique features compared to similar games
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Good twist on card games
- 👍 Expands on Reigns game mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Blatant copy of Reigns franchise
- 👎 Poor grammar makes decision-making difficult
- 👎 Military tactics don't make sense
- 👎 Waste of money
- 👎 Boring and repetitive

**Reported bugs**

- Poor grammar and story lines that don't make sense
- Annoying when going over a category and the next turn ends the game
- Grammar is incorrect, making it difficult to decode dialogue
- Assassin can come at any time, making survival a dice roll
- Game does not allow you to see what your choices will do

**Requested features**

- Wish for kids to continue after losing from one of the four bars
- Add Russian language support
- Add a family tree and a way to see relatives and heirs
- Dynasty system where empire stays until all family members are gone
- Knowing what effects choices will have (like Reigns)


### Black Border 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-border-2/id6504453094)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Paid · Role Playing, #195 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Step into the role of a border officer, meticulously inspecting documents and using advanced tools to prevent smuggling. Make critical decisions that impact national security, with options to uphold the law or engage in corruption. Experience intense pressure and new challenges daily.

**Highlights:** Document inspection, Advanced scanning tools, Canine unit deployment, Strategic decision-making, Endless mode, Bus arrival management

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Repetitive and monotonous gameplay
- 💰 Overpriced for the content provided

**Reported bugs**

- X-ray and next button functionality issues
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Incorrect language translations

**Requested features**

- Expand gameplay with more levels and modes
- Add more language support
- Implement a save/load feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monarchia free?

Monarchia costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Black Border 2 free?

Black Border 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monarchia or Black Border 2?

Monarchia is rated higher. Monarchia averages 4.0 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Black Border 2 averages 4.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do Monarchia or Black Border 2 have ads?

Black Border 2 shows ads; Monarchia does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monarchia or Black Border 2?

Monarchia ships an update weekly, and Black Border 2 weekly. Most recently, Monarchia was updated on October 20, 2026 and Black Border 2 on October 17, 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.*