Comparison

Empire Takeover vs Army Hole

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

Head to head
About

Empire Takeover

Build and expand your empire by connecting buildings to grow them taller. Recruit legendary heroes and crush opponents with simple drag controls. Enjoy various game modes, including a level editor and offline play.

Highlights
  • Connect and grow buildings
  • Drag controls for building takeover
  • Build and occupy territory
  • Recruit legendary heroes
  • Stage Maker Mode for level design
  • Peace Mode for solo play
  • Offline Mode for network-free play
Features
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● Fight: Connect all your buildings together to grow them taller and then takeover the enemy's buildings. ● Control: Simple drag controls from one building to another. ● Build: Build your empire, occupy more territory, crush your opponents. ● Heroes: Recruit legendary heroes. ● Special art style: Lowpoly Style Game. ● 3 Special Mode: #1 Stage Maker Mode: design levels by yourself and share it to your family, your friends or all the worldwide players. #2 Peace Mode: stay away from multiplayer war. #3 Offline Mode: play levels even you have no network. Good luck, I wish you will like this game!

About

Army Hole

Command a growing army by swallowing units with a black hole. Engage in strategic battles, upgrade your forces, and compete globally to become the ultimate commander. Explore new realms and participate in events for rewards.

Highlights
  • Harness black hole power to amass army
  • Engage in epic strategic battles
  • Compete in global multiplayer showdowns
  • Enhance and customize your hole and army
  • Explore diverse new realms
  • Participate in events and tournaments
Features
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Command your army of hole and conquer the battlefields! Dive into the world of black holes, where you'll swallow armies whole and lead your unstoppable army to fight epic battles in Army Hole: Evolution. Take control of the ultimate hole and command your forces to victory. Experience the thrilling power of black holes as you build and evolve your army, conquering realms in an epic fight for supremacy. Download now and dominate the battlefield! Key Features: - Harness the Might of Holes: Utilize the incredible force of black holes to draw in and amass a diverse army of warriors. Witness your hole's transformation into an indomitable war machine, capable of consuming entire armies. - Epic Warfare: Engage in thrilling battles across a range of dynamic and challenging battlefields. Command your troops with strategic precision, combining various unit types for maximum battlefield impact. - Multiplayer Showdowns: Challenge commanders from around the globe in intense multiplayer battles. Showcase your skills, tactics, and army composition against the best strategists. Can you ascend the global leaderboard and claim the title of the ultimate hole commander? - Enhance and Customize: Elevate your hole's capabilities and unlock potent upgrades. Customize your army with an array of skins and unique units, crafting a force that reflects your personal style and strategic prowess. - Explore New Realms: Conquer diverse worlds, each presenting its own distinct challenges and opportunities. Adapt your strategies to the ever-shifting environments, from desolate wastelands to lush jungles. - Compete and Triumph: Participate in thrilling events and tournaments to establish your dominance. Earn valuable rewards and accolades as you ascend through the ranks. Prepare for Battle: - Amass Your Army: Carefully gather warriors of varying types and sizes. Ingest them into your expanding black hole and witness your power surge. - Craft Ingenious Tactics: Strategically plan your assaults, selecting the ideal unit combinations for each skirmish. Develop a winning strategy to outmaneuver your adversaries. - Upgrade for Supremacy: Enhance your hole's capabilities and unlock fresh unit types to stay ahead of the competition. Your evolution is the key to dominance. Army Hole: Evolution introduces a new era of hole-conquering gameplay. Are you ready to ascend as the ultimate hole commander and lead your army to glorious victory? The battlefield eagerly awaits your strategic brilliance. Join the fray by downloading Army Hole: Evolution now and let the battle commence!

Screenshots

Empire Takeover4 screens
Army Hole4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Empire Takeover at 72% against Army Hole's 0%. Empire Takeover also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 64). Army Hole's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Empire Takeover sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Army Hole asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Empire Takeover holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Empire Takeover has 3.2K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Empire Takeover's written reviews are positive against 0% of Army Hole's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Empire Takeover ships an update every 10 days, Army Hole monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Empire Takeover versus Army Hole: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmpire TakeoverArmy Hole
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3.2K ratings) — better4.5 (64 ratings)
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better64
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size520 MB315 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperHONGKONG HERONOW LIMITEDAMOBEAR PTE. LTD

Customer experience

Empire Takeover

All ratings3,197 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews261 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative21.5%

Army Hole

All ratings64 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Empire Takeover

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and server instability
  • Graphical glitches and performance problems
  • Lost progress and rewards due to bugs

Requested features

3 requests
  • Better tutorial and in-game help
  • Ability to play with friends
  • More focus on the core tower defense gameplay

Army Hole

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Empire Takeover

One-time10
  • prefered Giftpack 1$0.99
  • prefered Giftpack 2$1.99
  • prefered Giftpack 3$4.99
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  • Monthly Card_2$9.99
  • prefered Giftpack 4$9.99
  • Monthly Card_4$14.99
  • Monthly Card_3$19.99
  • prefered Giftpack 5$19.99
  • prefered Giftpack 7$49.99
  • prefered Giftpack 8$99.99
None

Army Hole

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Empire Takeover free?
Empire Takeover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Army Hole free?
Army Hole is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Empire Takeover or Army Hole?
Empire Takeover is rated higher. Empire Takeover averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Army Hole averages 4.5 from 64 ratings.
Do Empire Takeover or Army Hole have ads?
Neither Empire Takeover nor Army Hole shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Empire Takeover or Army Hole?
Empire Takeover ships an update every 10 days, and Army Hole monthly. Most recently, Empire Takeover was updated on October 17, 2026 and Army Hole on October 14, 2026.

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