Comparison

Game Dev Story+ vs Kingdom Two Crowns+

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

Head to head
About

Game Dev Story+

Build your own game development studio from the ground up. Hire and train staff, develop new game consoles, and create hit games to conquer the industry. Compete globally on leaderboards and decorate your studio with unique pixel art.

Highlights
  • Manage game company
  • Develop own game console
  • Change staff professions
  • Hire and train staff
  • Unlock game genres
  • Compete on leaderboards
  • Decorate studio
Features
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Manage your own game company and try to create a million-selling game in this unique simulation. A special version for Apple Arcade, with support for Game Center! Features the ability to develop your company's own game console, plus a system for changing your staff members' professions. Hire talented people and train them to develop their skills. As your staff gets more experience, you will unlock a wider array of game genres and content to develop. Try to find the most popular combinations and develop for the latest platform! Your staff members can have a variety of game-related professions, from programmer to sound engineer. Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry! Enter the Leaderboards to compete with players around the world for the most sales. Choose from over 20 different styles of pixel art furniture to decorate your studio. Collect Achievements for a new level of completion! -- Try searching for "Kairosoft" to see all of our games, or visit us at http://kairopark.jp. Be sure to check out both our free-to-play and our paid games! https://twitter.com/kairokun2010

About

Kingdom Two Crowns+

Embark on a side-scrolling adventure as a Monarch, recruiting subjects, building a prosperous kingdom, and defending your crown from monstrous creatures. Explore uncharted lands, discover ancient secrets, and lead assaults to conquer the source of the Greed. Includes multiple free content updates with new settings and challenges.

Highlights
  • Recruit loyal subjects
  • Build and expand your kingdom
  • Explore uncharted lands
  • Defend against monstrous Greed
  • Lead assaults to conquer enemies
  • Includes Shogun, Dead Lands, Norse Lands, and Call of Olympus content
Features
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A shroud of mystery envelops these uncharted medieval lands where ancient monuments, relics and mythical creatures await. Echoes of bygone eras speak of past greatness and in Kingdom Two Crowns+, part of the award-winning franchise Kingdom, you embark on an adventure as the Monarch. In this side-scrolling journey atop your steed, you recruit loyal subjects, build your Kingdom and protect your crown from the Greed, monstrous creatures looking to steal your Kingdom's treasures. BUILD Lay the foundation of a mighty Kingdom with towering walls, protecting towers while cultivating prosperity through building farms and recruiting villagers. In Kingdom Two Crowns+ expanding and growing your Kingdom grants access to new units and technologies. EXPLORE Venture into the unknown beyond the protection of your borders, through secluded forests and ancient ruins to seek treasures and hidden knowledge to aid your quest. Who knows what legendary artifacts or mythological beings you will find. DEFEND As the night falls, shadows come to life and the monstrous Greed assault your kingdom. Rally your troops, muster your courage, and steel yourself, for each night will demand ever-growing feats of tactical mastermind. Deploy archers, knights, siege weapons, and even newfound Monarch abilities and artifacts to hold against the waves of Greed. CONQUER As the Monarch, lead assaults against the source of the Greed to secure your islands. Send your groups of soldiers to clash with the enemy. A word of caution: make sure your troops are prepared and sufficient in numbers, as the Greed will not go down without a fight. UNCHARTED ISLES Kingdom Two Crowns+ is an evolving experience that includes several free content updates: • Shogun: Journey to lands inspired by the architecture and culture of feudal Japan. Play as the mighty Shogun or Onna-bugeisha, enlist the ninja, lead your soldiers to battle atop the mythological Kirin, and form new strategies as you brave the Greed hiding in thick bamboo forests. • Dead Lands: Enter the dark lands of Kingdom. Play as unique Monarchs, including the Shardbinder Miriam, with powerful traits from the gothic horror action-RPG Bloodstained. • Challenge Islands: Representing the greatest challenge ever seen for hardened veteran monarchs. Take on five challenges with different rules and objectives. Can you survive long enough to claim the gold crown? • Norse Lands: Set in a domain inspired by Norse Viking culture 1000 C.E, the Norse Lands DLC is a full new campaign that expands the world of Kingdom Two Crowns+ with a unique setting to build, defend, explore, and conquer. • Call of Olympus: Explore islands of ancient legends and mythos, seek the favors of the gods to challenge and defend against Greed of epic scales in this major expansion. Your adventure is only the beginning. Oh Monarch, stay vigilant for dark nights are still to come, protect your crown!

Screenshots

Game Dev Story+4 screens
Kingdom Two Crowns+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Game Dev Story+ at 4.8 against Kingdom Two Crowns+'s 4.1. Game Dev Story+ also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 60%) and ratings volume (12K vs 369). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Game Dev Story+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Dev Story+ has 12K ratings behind it against 369, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Game Dev Story+'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Kingdom Two Crowns+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Game Dev Story+ ships an update monthly, Kingdom Two Crowns+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Game Dev Story+ versus Kingdom Two Crowns+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame Dev Story+Kingdom Two Crowns+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings) — better4.1 (369 ratings)
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews — better59.8% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better369
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size268 MB2.2 GB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKairosoft Co.,LtdRaw Fury

Customer experience

Game Dev Story+

All ratings11,495 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews2,081 reviews
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.7%

Kingdom Two Crowns+

All ratings365 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative17.5%
Written reviews256 reviews
Positive59.8%
Neutral12.9%
Negative27.3%

User reviews

Game Dev Story+

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Charming retro-inspired graphics
  • 🕰 Easy to pick up and play
  • 💰 No in-app purchases or ads
  • 🤖 Satisfying progression and sense of accomplishment

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional save issues and data loss
  • 🤔 Repetitive gameplay after a certain point
  • 🤖 Limited options for expanding the business
  • 🕰 Steep difficulty curve early on

Kingdom Two Crowns+

From 369 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful game
  • 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
  • 🕰️ Relaxing and addictive
  • 👍 Fun and challenging
  • 🎶 Great music and sound effects

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🤯 Confusing or lacking tutorials
  • 🐢 Slow progression and repetitive
  • 🐎 Frustrating horse stamina mechanic
  • 💰 Difficult to earn enough coins

Bugs and requests

Game Dev Story+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent save data
  • Inability to hire certain key staff roles

Requested features

5 requests
  • More office/staff expansion options
  • Ability to develop multiple games simultaneously
  • Longer game timeline beyond 20 years
  • More diverse game genres and themes
  • Customization options for the company and characters

Kingdom Two Crowns+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes, especially on later islands
  • Save data corruption and loss of progress
  • Inconsistent or buggy behavior of NPCs and structures
  • Issues with loading and character selection

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more content and DLC
  • Improve co-op and multiplayer options
  • Provide better in-game instructions
  • Allow customization of monarch appearance
  • Increase coin storage and earning potential

In-app purchases

None

Game Dev Story+

No in-app purchases

None

Kingdom Two Crowns+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Game Dev Story+ free?
Game Dev Story+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kingdom Two Crowns+ free?
Kingdom Two Crowns+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Game Dev Story+ or Kingdom Two Crowns+?
Game Dev Story+ is rated higher. Game Dev Story+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Kingdom Two Crowns+ averages 4.1 from 369 ratings.
Do Game Dev Story+ or Kingdom Two Crowns+ have ads?
Neither Game Dev Story+ nor Kingdom Two Crowns+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Game Dev Story+ or Kingdom Two Crowns+?
Game Dev Story+ ships an update monthly, and Kingdom Two Crowns+ every 4 months. Most recently, Game Dev Story+ was updated on November 7, 2026 and Kingdom Two Crowns+ on November 3, 2026.

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