# World Empire vs Lost Realms

The clearest difference is rating: Lost Realms at 5.0 against World Empire's 4.3. Lost Realms also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). World Empire's advantage is ratings volume (536 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Lost Realms holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Empire has 536 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of World Empire's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lost Realms's.

World Empire ships an update every 5 weeks, Lost Realms every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Empire | Lost Realms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (536 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-empire/id1594641621/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-realms/id1668512905/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **536** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 229 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Eran Gindi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594641623) | [Lockwood Productions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/466891332) |

## 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


### Lost Realms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-realms/id1668512905)

A free indie strategy game blending chess and medieval RTS elements. Build your empire, manage your economy, and lead your army to victory. Offers unique civilizations and a campaign mode.

**Highlights:** Empire building, Economic management, Army raising, Technology research, Unique civilizations, Campaign mode, AI battles

**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 Lost Realms free?

Lost Realms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, World Empire or Lost Realms?

Lost Realms is rated higher. World Empire averages 4.3 out of 5 from 536 ratings, while Lost Realms averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do World Empire or Lost Realms have ads?

World Empire shows ads; Lost Realms does not.

### Which is updated more often, World Empire or Lost Realms?

World Empire ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lost Realms every 3 days. Most recently, World Empire was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lost Realms on November 3, 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.*