# Empire Takeover vs Phantom Edge

The clearest difference is rating: Empire Takeover at 4.9 against Phantom Edge's 3.9. Empire Takeover also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 55) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). Phantom Edge's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Empire Takeover sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Phantom Edge sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Empire Takeover holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Empire Takeover has 3.2K ratings behind it against 55, 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 57% of Phantom Edge's.

Empire Takeover ships an update every 10 days, Phantom Edge every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Empire Takeover | Phantom Edge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-takeover/id1584093266/reviews)** | [3.9 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-edge-oath/id6758533655/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 520 MB | 513 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HONGKONG HERONOW LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869211264) | [SAMI MEDIA VIET NAM COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873477504) |

## 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, iPhone Duo 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


### Phantom Edge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-edge-oath/id6758533655)

Embark on a dark fantasy journey of revenge as a reborn warrior. Master martial arts, clear dungeons, collect divine gear, and awaken powerful avatars to overcome your enemies. Each rebirth makes you stronger, leading to an epic tale of vengeance.

**Highlights:** Infinite rebirth cycle, Dungeon clearing and looting, Divine gear collection, Avatar awakening and skills, Martial arts cultivation, Revenge-driven narrative

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer Pack1 | $0.29 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack4 | $1.39 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack6 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack8 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack13 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack15 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack19 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack22 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack26 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack27 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack28 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Empire Takeover free?

Empire Takeover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Phantom Edge free?

Phantom Edge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Empire Takeover or Phantom Edge?

Empire Takeover is rated higher. Empire Takeover averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Phantom Edge averages 3.9 from 55 ratings.

### Do Empire Takeover or Phantom Edge have ads?

Neither Empire Takeover nor Phantom Edge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Empire Takeover or Phantom Edge?

Empire Takeover ships an update every 10 days, and Phantom Edge every 5 weeks. Most recently, Empire Takeover was updated on October 27, 2026 and Phantom Edge on October 25, 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.*