Comparison

King.io World War vs World Empire

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

King.io World War

Expand your global territory by tapping on enemy areas. This dynamic and relaxing game lets you conquer the world and become its king. Simple tap controls make it easy to play.

Highlights
  • Expand territory
  • Conquer enemy areas
  • Tap-based gameplay
  • Dynamic and relaxing
  • World conquest simulation
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Be Big, be Great, be the King of the World! Expand your territory as you tap with your finger all over the World. Take your enemies’ areas by tapping over it. A relaxing and dynamic game!

About

World Empire

Lead a nation to global dominance in this turn-based strategy game. Utilize diplomacy, economic power, and military might to conquer rivals and build a supreme empire. Features realistic world conditions and an intelligent AI for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Turn-Based Strategy
  • Global Empire Building
  • Real-World Conditions
  • Intelligent AI
  • Multiplayer Options
  • Extensive Weaponry
Features
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World Empire is a turn based strategy game where you take control of one of 180 countries and strive to build an empire. Use diplomacy, war, and economic might to conquer your foes and become the supreme leader. With a highly intelligent AI system and real-world economic and military conditions, World Empire offers endless replayability. Game story The year is 2027 and the world is in chaos. The world markets collapse and with it world order. NATO and old alliances are no longer relevant while everyone is fighting for resources. The United States newly-elected president decides to focus on home affairs focusing on the economy and rebuilding the country's economy. The United States starts pulling back its forces from around the world. Europe with huge floods of refugees and weak Euro cannot affect global affairs while America is in crisis. The world is left to deal with razing powers and tension become extremely high in east Europe, south China sea and Middle East... A big uprising overthrew the existing government in your country. As leader of the uprising you got unlimited authority in the country to lead and rebuild. The parliament nominated you and your way to make the country into an empire. As the new leader, your goal is to ultimately become the supreme leader. Using everything from diplomacy to war, you must strive to build an empire, both economically and militarily superior to all others. Are you ready to lead, Supreme Commander? Select your country and start to play. Game Features * Turn-Based Strategy: Strategize, plan, and outmaneuver your rivals. * Global Empire Building: Conquer nations, grow your economy, and build a mighty military. * Real-World Conditions: Experience current world events and country statuses. * Intelligent AI: Face challenging AI opponents. * 40+ supported languages: Play in your preferred language. The game offers a wide range of features, including access to global Weapons Suppliers, a Spy Center, a War Room, Diplomats, the United Nations, an Economy system, Technology, and World News Distribution (Economy, Relations, Spy, and War). All this is powered by advanced Artificial Intelligence. Arm yourself with an arsenal of weaponry, including Mercenaries, Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), Tanks, Artillery, Anti-Air Missiles, Helicopters, Fighter Jets, Ships, Submarines, Fighting Robots, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Aircraft Carriers, and Ballistic missiles. Multiplayer Challenge friends and players worldwide with online multiplayer and local play options for up to 8 players. Each player manages their country and communicates through private messages. Accessibility VoiceOver users can enable accessibility mode by tapping three times with three fingers upon launching the game. Play with swipes and double-taps. (Please ensure TalkBack or any voice-over programs are closed before starting the game). Take on the mission, Commander, and lead your chosen country to become the supreme empire. Best of luck from the iGindis Team!

Screenshots

King.io World War3 screens
World Empire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: World Empire at 4.3 against King.io World War's 3.6. World Empire also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 31%) and ratings volume (536 vs 45). King.io World War's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. King.io World War sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and World Empire sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

World Empire holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Empire has 536 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of King.io World War's written reviews are positive against 63% of World Empire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

King.io World War ships an update every 9 days, World Empire every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
King.io World War versus World Empire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKing.io World WarWorld Empire
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (45 ratings)4.3 (536 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.2% of reviews63.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45536 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB229 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPandora Educacao Ludica LtdaEran Gindi

Customer experience

King.io World War

All ratings42 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive31.2%
Neutral11.2%
Negative57.6%

World Empire

All ratings512 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews495 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral11.7%
Negative25.1%

User reviews

King.io World War

From 45 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to play
  • 👍 Fun gameplay concept
  • 💡 Potential for more countries
  • 🚀 Short matches

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Too many ads
  • 🔒 Requires internet connection even for offline play
  • 🐛 Land disappearing issues
  • 👎 Unbalanced AI opponents

World Empire

From 536 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun country conquest simulator
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Good boredom killer
  • 👍 Detailed and strategic
  • 👍 Potential for improvement

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
  • 🐛 Broken features after updates
  • 🔍 Confusing and unintuitive UI
  • 💰 Too many in-app purchases required

Bugs and requests

King.io World War

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes, especially after winning a match
  • Land/progress randomly disappearing during gameplay
  • Inability to load or play the game due to connectivity issues
  • Ads causing game to freeze or kick player out

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more countries (e.g. Israel, Norway, Pakistan, etc.)
  • Improve reward system and make it easier to earn coins/gems
  • Add more game modes (e.g. larger player count, custom settings)
  • Implement offline play option

World Empire

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Disappearing troops
  • Broken purchase/token system
  • Constant update prompts despite being updated
  • Inability to attack neighboring countries
  • Rebels taking over entire world
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  • Buttons not working in certain screens

Requested features

10 requests
  • More free gameplay options
  • Ability to watch ads for rewards
  • Option to disable nuclear/ballistic weapons
  • Improved map and graphics
  • Better country data accuracy
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  • More diplomatic and economic features
  • Ability to control troops in battle
  • Save/load progress and scenarios
  • Customization options for units
  • Ally support and joint operations

In-app purchases

10 purchases

King.io World War

One-time10
  • Handful of Coins$0.99
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Pile of Coins$1.99
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  • Pile of Gems$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Bag of Coins$4.99
  • Bag of Gems$4.99
  • Sack of Coins$9.99
  • Sack of Gems$9.99
  • Heap of Coins$19.99
5 purchases

World Empire

One-time5
  • Starter package$0.99
  • Copper package$1.99
  • Silver package$2.99
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  • Gold package$13.99
  • Platinum package$26.99

Questions

Is King.io World War free?
King.io World War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is World Empire free?
World Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, King.io World War or World Empire?
World Empire is rated higher. King.io World War averages 3.6 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while World Empire averages 4.3 from 536 ratings.
Do King.io World War or World Empire have ads?
Both King.io World War and World Empire show ads.
Which is updated more often, King.io World War or World Empire?
King.io World War ships an update every 9 days, and World Empire every 5 weeks. Most recently, King.io World War was updated on November 3, 2026 and World Empire on November 3, 2026.

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