# Suzerain vs Total War™

The clearest difference is price: Suzerain at Free against Total War™'s $19.99. Suzerain also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Total War™'s advantage is chart position (#63 vs unranked) and review sentiment (78% vs 66%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Suzerain is free to download; Total War™ costs $19.99 up front. Suzerain sells 22 one-off in-app purchases and Total War™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Total War™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Suzerain's written reviews are positive against 78% of Total War™'s.

Suzerain ships an update every 2 weeks, Total War™ every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Suzerain | Total War™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suzerain/id1590033408/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-war-empire/id6448530928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#63** |
| Size | 848 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Torpor Games GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648342714) | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) |

## What reviewers say

### Suzerain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suzerain/id1590033408)

Engage in a narrative-driven political simulation where your choices as a leader shape the destiny of nations. Navigate complex decisions, manage resources, and guide your people through pivotal moments in a branching saga.

**Highlights:** Narrative-driven political simulation, Branching storylines, Leadership decision-making, Nation management, Multiple endings, Political intrigue

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Day Ticket Promo 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3-Day Ticket Promo 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1-Day Ticket | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3-Day Ticket | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3-Day Ticket | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7-Day Ticket Promo 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7-Day Ticket | $6.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Ticket Promo 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Rizia | $6.99 | one-time |
| Rizia Promo 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sordland Promo 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Sordland | $8.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Ticket | $11.99 | one-time |
| Extended Edition | $11.99 | one-time |
| Rizia | $12.99 | one-time |
| Rizia | $14.99 | one-time |
| Buy Full Game | $17.99 | one-time |
| Sordland | $17.99 | one-time |
| Expanded Edition Promo 1 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Extended Edition | $29.99 | one-time |
| Expanded Edition | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good game
- 👍 Immersive and engaging
- 👍 Impressive world-building
- 👍 Challenging and thought-provoking
- 👍 Excellent replay value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🔒 Lack of save/load functionality
- 🔒 Restricted content behind paywall
- 🔒 Monetization issues (ads, in-app purchases)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Inability to load or progress past certain points
- Inconsistent or buggy behavior with in-game mechanics
- Compatibility issues with certain devices or OS versions

**Requested features**

- Add Chinese language support
- Implement save/load functionality
- Expand the story and content
- Improve performance and stability
- Add voice narration or audio options


### Total War™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-war-empire/id6448530928)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Paid · Strategy, #199 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Lead a global empire in the 18th century, managing turn-based strategy and engaging in real-time battles. Conquer territories, master gunpowder warfare, and dominate naval conflicts. Develop new technologies and forge your nation into a superpower.

**Highlights:** Grand turn-based strategy, Real-time 3D battles, Global conquest, Naval combat, Technology development, Intuitive touchscreen controls

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 'A New World' Expansion | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent port of the original game
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Intuitive and user-friendly controls
- 💰 Great value for money
- 🕰️ Immersive and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Suboptimal AI behavior in battles
- 🔍 Lack of detailed tutorial for new players
- 🔒 Inability to play as minor factions

**Reported bugs**

- Units getting stuck when positioning near walls
- Turn skipping issue due to overlapping UI elements
- Incorrect religious unrest messages
- Inconsistent unit speed controls
- Storage usage discrepancy between app and device

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode with customizable budgets
- More faction options and playable nations
- Improved unit control and positioning
- Ability to toggle floating flags in battles
- Detailed family tree and dynasty mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Suzerain free?

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

### Is Total War™ free?

Total War™ costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Suzerain or Total War™?

Total War™ is rated higher. Suzerain averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Total War™ averages 4.8 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Suzerain or Total War™ have ads?

Neither Suzerain nor Total War™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Suzerain or Total War™?

Suzerain ships an update every 2 weeks, and Total War™ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Suzerain was updated on October 30, 2026 and Total War™ on October 30, 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.*