Comparison

Dist 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

Dist

Strategically build fortresses and demolish opponents' structures to expand your territory. Capture the entire map to achieve victory in this engaging conquest game.

Highlights
  • Build fortresses
  • Demolish opponent fortresses
  • Expand territory
  • Capture the entire field
  • Strategic gameplay
Features
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You need to set up your "fortresses", demolish the fortresses of your opponents, expand your field and capture the entire field completely!

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

Dist4 screens
World Empire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dist at 5.0 against World Empire's 4.3. Dist also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). World Empire's advantage is ratings volume (512 vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. World Empire sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Dist asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Empire has 512 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Dist's written reviews are positive against 63% of World Empire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dist ships an update every 2 months, World Empire every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dist versus World Empire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistWorld Empire
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (512 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better63.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2512 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB229 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFedor AmosovEran Gindi

Customer experience

Dist

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

World Empire

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

Bugs and requests

Dist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

Dist

No in-app purchases

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 Dist free?
Dist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is World Empire free?
World Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dist or World Empire?
Dist is rated higher. Dist averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while World Empire averages 4.3 from 512 ratings.
Do Dist or World Empire have ads?
World Empire shows ads; Dist does not.
Which is updated more often, Dist or World Empire?
Dist ships an update every 2 months, and World Empire every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dist was updated on September 16, 2026 and World Empire on September 23, 2026.

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