# CTMayor vs Global Ordnance

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Global Ordnance at 100% against CTMayor's 46%. Global Ordnance also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). CTMayor's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CTMayor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year and Global Ordnance sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Global Ordnance holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CTMayor has 41 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of CTMayor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Global Ordnance's.

CTMayor ships an update every 3 weeks, Global Ordnance every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CTMayor | Global Ordnance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctmayor-city-builder-sim/id1533354734/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-ordnance/id6807097342/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 391 MB | 670 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jianfeng Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435210283) | [Aleksandre Glonti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645679285) |

## What reviewers say

### CTMayor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctmayor-city-builder-sim/id1533354734)

Manage cities across different eras, from ancient Rome to modern times, or run a bustling hospital and a comprehensive transport network. Each mode offers unique challenges in planning, resource management, and citizen satisfaction.

**Highlights:** Ancient Rome city management, Modern city zoning and infrastructure, Transport network simulation, Hospital management and patient care, Multiple simulation modes, Disaster and crisis response

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sponsorship Yearly | $0.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Faithful recreation of classic games
- 👍 Enjoyable city simulation
- 👍 Good approximation of originals
- 👍 Fun to play
- 👍 Great for kids' strategy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads block menu/buttons
- 🐛 Barely playable due to ads
- 🐛 Mouse cursor offset
- 🐛 Extremely slow and crashing
- 🐛 Lagging and unplayable

**Reported bugs**

- Ads block menu
- Ads block building buttons
- Mouse cursor offset
- Game crashes
- Game lags

**Requested features**

- Auto budget on city simulator
- Add AI and multiplayer
- Add sandbox mode
- Add colony survival mode
- Add trams


### Global Ordnance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-ordnance/id6807097342)

Experience a classic real-time strategy game on your phone with direct unit control. Research powerful upgrades, manage finite resources, and face an AI that adapts to your tactics. Enjoy offline play with no in-app purchases or pay-to-win mechanics.

**Highlights:** Direct unit command, 29 unique units, 75+ impactful upgrades, Adaptive enemy AI, Kill-to-Earn resource system, Offline play, Multiple game modes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CTMayor free?

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

### Is Global Ordnance free?

Global Ordnance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CTMayor or Global Ordnance?

Global Ordnance is rated higher. CTMayor averages 3.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Global Ordnance averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CTMayor or Global Ordnance have ads?

Both CTMayor and Global Ordnance show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CTMayor or Global Ordnance?

CTMayor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Global Ordnance every 9 days. Most recently, CTMayor was updated on November 11, 2026 and Global Ordnance on November 6, 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.*