# State.io vs Conquer Countries

The clearest difference is chart position: State.io at #40 against Conquer Countries's unranked. State.io also leads on ratings volume (251K vs 79K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. State.io sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Conquer Countries sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for State.io against 4.6 for Conquer Countries. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 251K and 79K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 30% and 31% positive.

State.io ships an update every 5 weeks, Conquer Countries monthly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | State.io | Conquer Countries |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (251K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stateio-conquer-the-world/id1559032748/reviews) | [4.6 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conquer-countries/id6480472116/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **251K** | 79K |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **31.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 373 MB | 493 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### State.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stateio-conquer-the-world/id1559032748)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Free · Strategy, #204 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in an abstract real-time strategy game where you command troops to capture territories. Solve tactical puzzles to outwit opponents, expand your influence, and defend your borders in this exciting countries takeover.

**Highlights:** Command troops to capture states, Solve strategic puzzles, Tactical dot clashes, Countries takeover, Attack and defend territories, Real-time strategy gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip’Its Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack Of Skip’Its | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack Of Skip’Its | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads! | $9.99 | one-time |
| 750 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack Of Skip’Its | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- ⚙️ Good strategic elements
- 🕹️ Simple and easy to understand

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads and ad-related issues
- 🤖 Weak and predictable AI
- 🔁 Repetitive and lacks long-term challenge
- 🔌 Causes phone overheating and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Ads not working as intended (forced ads, no rewards)

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Larger maps and more territories to conquer
- Difficulty settings or progression
- Ability to choose starting territory


### Conquer Countries

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conquer-countries/id6480472116)

Lead your nation as President, managing international relations and domestic happiness. Build a strong economy or conquer neighboring countries to expand your influence. Every decision shapes your country's destiny.

**Highlights:** Nation leadership simulation, Diplomatic relations management, Economic development, Military conquest, Citizen happiness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems x300 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money M | $0.99 | one-time |
| Video Coupons x6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money L | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems x1300 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Season Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems x3000 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Video Coupons x80 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (Forced ads) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Keys x680 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Video Coupons x200 | $11.99 | one-time |
| President Pass | $15.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (Premium) | $29.99 | one-time |
| President Pass (GOLD) | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and engaging choices
- 🚀 Minimal ads
- 👍 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after completion
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
- 🤖 Unbalanced AI opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when attempting to conquer certain countries
- Saved progress not loading correctly after reinstall
- Incorrect historical facts in some quiz questions

**Requested features**

- More detailed country management options
- Ability to form alliances with other countries
- Expanded storyline and endgame content
- Improved tutorial and onboarding


## Frequently asked questions

### Is State.io free?

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

### Is Conquer Countries free?

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

### Which has better reviews, State.io or Conquer Countries?

State.io and Conquer Countries are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 251K and 79K ratings respectively.

### Do State.io or Conquer Countries have ads?

Both State.io and Conquer Countries show ads.

### Which is updated more often, State.io or Conquer Countries?

State.io ships an update every 5 weeks, and Conquer Countries monthly. Most recently, State.io was updated on October 18, 2026 and Conquer Countries on October 18, 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.*