# Empire Takeover vs Army Hole

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.

Both are free to download. Empire Takeover sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Army Hole asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Empire Takeover | Army Hole |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-takeover/id1584093266/reviews)** | [4.5 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/army-hole-evolution/id6467736538/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 64 |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 520 MB | 315 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HONGKONG HERONOW LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869211264) | [AMOBEAR PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640662242) |

## What reviewers say

### Empire Takeover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-takeover/id1584093266)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| prefered Giftpack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| prefered Giftpack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| prefered Giftpack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card_2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| prefered Giftpack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card_4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card_3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| prefered Giftpack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| prefered Giftpack 7 | $49.99 | one-time |
| prefered Giftpack 8 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun community
- 🚀 Lots of content to keep you engaged

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🤯 Confusing user interface and menus
- 💰 Overly monetized with expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Unclear game mechanics and progression

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Army Hole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/army-hole-evolution/id6467736538)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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