Vacuus vs Civilization Wars
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vacuus
A logic puzzle game where players combine and operate icons in the correct sequence to make them disappear. It's designed to enhance short-term memory and planning skills through fun gameplay. Use clues when you get stuck to improve your score.
- Icon combination puzzles
- Sequence operation gameplay
- Score-based progression
- In-game clues
- Memory skill enhancement
- Planning skill development
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Combine and operate the icons in the proper order until they all disappear, the faster you do it, the better your score. If you don't know how to continue, use the available clues. It is an ideal game to work on short-term memory and planning skills, and always in a fun way!
Civilization Wars
Engage in a 2D real-time strategy adventure where you build a kingdom, gather resources, and train an army. Explore new islands, defend against enemies, and conquer territories to expand your civilization. Inspired by ancient cultures, this game challenges your tactical decision-making.
- 2D RTS gameplay
- Kingdom building
- Army training
- Island exploration
- Territory conquest
- Offline play
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Step into the immersive world of Civilization Wars: Strategy, a 2D RTS adventure where strategy and tactical decisions determine your success. Build your kingdom, lead your army, and set sail on a ship to conquer mysterious islands. Inspired by Ancient Maya, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Greece, this game offers the ultimate challenge in creating and expanding a thriving civilization. Take on the role of a leader in a fantasy realm where every action shapes the fate of your empire. Construct buildings, gather resources, and train your army to defend your land and explore new territories. Each level is a unique test of your strategic skills and creativity. Build your kingdom Develop your civilization by constructing farms, fortifications, and outposts. Manage resources effectively and lay the foundation for a prosperous empire. Explore new islands Venture into uncharted lands to uncover treasures, relics, and hidden challenges. Discover secrets of ancient civilizations and unlock new technologies as you expand your influence. Defend your legacy Face waves of enemies as night falls. Equip your army with swords, bows, and shields to protect your kingdom. Use tactical strategies to repel relentless invaders. Conquer and expand Lead daring raids into enemy territories to secure valuable resources and claim new lands. Plan your attacks carefully to ensure victory and grow your empire. Features - Engaging 2D RTS gameplay with immersive strategy mechanics - Build, defend, and expand in a richly detailed fantasy world - Explore levels inspired by ancient civilizations - Perfect for fans of strategy games and base-building adventures - Play offline for a dynamic single-player experience Download Civilization Wars: Strategy now and embark on an epic journey to create your legacy, conquer your enemies, and lead your kingdom to glory!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Vacuus at none against Civilization Wars's shown. Vacuus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). Civilization Wars's advantage is ratings volume (257 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Vacuus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Civilization Wars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Vacuus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Civilization Wars has 257 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Vacuus ships an update every 2 weeks, Civilization Wars weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vacuus | Civilization Wars |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (257 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 65.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 257 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 826 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Mar Martinez | Global Advertising Network LTD |
Customer experience
Vacuus
Civilization Wars
Bugs and requests
Vacuus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Civilization Wars
Reported bugs
3 issues- Rewards/treasure chest screen freezes
- Inability to place more than 2 coins in some buildings
- Phantom coins that cannot be collected
Requested features
4 requests- More diverse unit/building options
- Expanded campaign and progression
- Improved AI and battle mechanics
- Offline mode or cloud saves
In-app purchases
Vacuus
- Buy 10 hints$0.99
- Buy 1 month of game$0.99
Civilization Wars
- Golden Sprinkle$0.99
- Golden Rain$1.99
- Fire Horse$2.99
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- Jumpstart Offer$2.99
- Golden Storm$2.99
- Remove ads$2.99
- Full Game + 12 New Islands$3.99
- Golden Storm+$3.99
- Golden Tornado$4.99
- Game speed up 2x and 3x$7.99
Questions
Is Vacuus free?
Is Civilization Wars free?
Which has better reviews, Vacuus or Civilization Wars?
Do Vacuus or Civilization Wars have ads?
Which is updated more often, Vacuus or Civilization Wars?
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