# King.io World War vs World Empire

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | King.io World War | World Empire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingio-world-war/id1531011747/reviews) | **[4.3 (536 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-empire/id1594641621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **536** |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | **63.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pandora Educacao Ludica Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053899080) | [Eran Gindi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594641623) |

## What reviewers say

### King.io World War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingio-world-war/id1531011747)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-empire/id1594641621)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Copper package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold package | $13.99 | one-time |
| Platinum package | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing troops
- Broken purchase/token system
- Constant update prompts despite being updated
- Inability to attack neighboring countries
- Rebels taking over entire world

**Requested features**

- More free gameplay options
- Ability to watch ads for rewards
- Option to disable nuclear/ballistic weapons
- Improved map and graphics
- Better country data accuracy


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*