# Dist vs World Empire

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.

Both are free to download. World Empire sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Dist asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dist | World Empire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dist/id1553613255/reviews)** | [4.3 (512 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-empire/id1594641621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **512** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 63.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fedor Amosov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544173090) | [Eran Gindi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594641623) |

## What reviewers say

### Dist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dist/id1553613255)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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