# World Empire vs Thrones War

The clearest difference is rating: World Empire at 4.3 against Thrones War's 3.2. World Empire also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (512 vs 48). Thrones War's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (73% vs 63%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. World Empire sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Thrones War asks for nothing beyond the download.

World Empire holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Empire has 512 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of World Empire's written reviews are positive against 73% of Thrones War's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

World Empire ships an update every 5 weeks, Thrones War every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Empire | Thrones War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (512 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-empire/id1594641621/reviews)** | [3.2 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thrones-war/id1626998077/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **512** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 229 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Eran Gindi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594641623) | [春华 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566123627) |

## What reviewers say

### World Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-empire/id1594641621)

Lead a nation to global dominance in this turn-based strategy game. Utilize diplomacy, economic power, and military might to conquer rivals and build a supreme empire. Features realistic world conditions and an intelligent AI for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Turn-Based Strategy, Global Empire Building, Real-World Conditions, Intelligent AI, Multiplayer Options, Extensive Weaponry

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Copper package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold package | $13.99 | one-time |
| Platinum package | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun country conquest simulator
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good boredom killer
- 👍 Detailed and strategic
- 👍 Potential for improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🐛 Broken features after updates
- 🔍 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 💰 Too many in-app purchases required

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing troops
- Broken purchase/token system
- Constant update prompts despite being updated
- Inability to attack neighboring countries
- Rebels taking over entire world

**Requested features**

- More free gameplay options
- Ability to watch ads for rewards
- Option to disable nuclear/ballistic weapons
- Improved map and graphics
- Better country data accuracy


### Thrones War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thrones-war/id1626998077)

Explore a vast world map in this mini strategy game simulating ancient civilizations. Learn about human history and development through engaging gameplay and historical events.

**Highlights:** Explore a large world map, Simulate ancient civilizations, Understand civilization development, Historical event chapters, High degree of freedom

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is World Empire free?

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

### Is Thrones War free?

Thrones War is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, World Empire or Thrones War?

World Empire is rated higher. World Empire averages 4.3 out of 5 from 512 ratings, while Thrones War averages 3.2 from 48 ratings.

### Do World Empire or Thrones War have ads?

Both World Empire and Thrones War show ads.

### Which is updated more often, World Empire or Thrones War?

World Empire ships an update every 5 weeks, and Thrones War every 4 months. Most recently, World Empire was updated on September 23, 2026 and Thrones War on September 23, 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.*