# UnZip Runner vs Emperor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Emperor at 50% against UnZip Runner's 0%. Emperor also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 3). UnZip Runner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Emperor sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. UnZip Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Emperor holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Emperor has 2.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of UnZip Runner's written reviews are positive against 50% of Emperor's.

UnZip Runner ships an update weekly, Emperor every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UnZip Runner | Emperor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unzip-runner/id1603588700/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emperor-conquer-your-queen/id1605603724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 350 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Taptekinc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577354312) | [Amrita Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258534283) |

## What reviewers say

### UnZip Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unzip-runner/id1603588700)

Engage in a fun and challenging game with beautiful graphics and numerous levels. Experience simple yet masterable gameplay that keeps you entertained.

**Highlights:** Beautiful graphics, Tons of different levels, Easy to play, Difficult to master

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Emperor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emperor-conquer-your-queen/id1605603724)

Experience medieval life as an emperor. Engage in tournaments, battles, and diplomacy. Win the affection of princesses, arrange marriages, and expand your empire. This game blends conquest with romance.

**Highlights:** Jousting tournaments, Gladiatorial battles, Dynastic marriages, Courtship simulator, Government affairs, Unique princesses

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newbie Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Knights' Jousting | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Spins Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Ruby Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Concubine's Present 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Ruby Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Roman Goddess 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Daily Wheel | $6.99 | one-time |
| Concubine's Present 2 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 🎨 Great graphics and artwork
- 🕹️ Enjoyable mini-games
- 💕 Engaging character progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🎰 Rigged or unfair mini-games
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after updates
- Restore purchases not working
- Progression getting stuck or lost
- Ads causing the game to freeze

**Requested features**

- Add more queens/characters to collect
- Improve rewards for free-to-play players
- Fix restore purchases functionality
- Introduce more variety in mini-games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UnZip Runner free?

UnZip Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Emperor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UnZip Runner or Emperor?

Emperor is rated higher. UnZip Runner averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Emperor averages 4.4 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do UnZip Runner or Emperor have ads?

Both UnZip Runner and Emperor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, UnZip Runner or Emperor?

UnZip Runner ships an update weekly, and Emperor every 10 days. Most recently, UnZip Runner was updated on October 8, 2026 and Emperor on October 21, 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.*