# Takeover vs Ozymandias

The clearest difference is price: Takeover at Free against Ozymandias's $3.99. Takeover also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Ozymandias's advantage is chart position (#114 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Takeover is free to download; Ozymandias costs $3.99 up front. Takeover sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Ozymandias sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Takeover against 4.5 for Ozymandias. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Takeover's written reviews are positive against 62% of Ozymandias's.

Takeover ships an update every 3 days, Ozymandias every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Takeover | Ozymandias |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeover/id299967205/reviews) | **[4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ozymandias/id6473738116/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 61.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#114** |
| Size | 18 MB | 493 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [404 Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/299967208) | [Goblinz Studio SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216865533) |

## What reviewers say

### Takeover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takeover/id299967205)

A rebuilt strategy classic offering 600 adventure levels and offline multiplayer. Conquer territories, unlock tokens, and master tactics with modern visuals and smooth gameplay. Play anywhere, even without internet.

**Highlights:** 600 adventure levels, Offline multiplayer (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Direct), Local pass-and-play mode, Modern visuals and animations, Strategic territory control gameplay, No internet required for multiplayer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Diamond Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


### Ozymandias

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ozymandias/id6473738116)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of building a Bronze Age empire in a streamlined 4X strategy game. Expand your territory, develop cities, and raise armies. Unique victory conditions and abstracted combat ensure fast-paced, strategic gameplay.

**Highlights:** Streamlined 4X gameplay, Abstracted combat system, Hand-painted historical maps, Random and custom victory conditions, AI that doesn't cheat

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The World | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Andes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sahara Desert | $0.99 | one-time |
| Indonesia | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mesoamerica | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aegean Sea | $0.99 | one-time |
| Indus Valley | $0.99 | one-time |
| Near East | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Maps | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging 4X gameplay
- 🚀 Quick and efficient game sessions
- 💎 Great value for the price
- 💡 Well-balanced strategy mechanics
- 📱 Excellent port for mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 UI too small for iPhone
- 🧐 Font size difficult to read
- 🔄 Game can become repetitive
- 📉 Steep learning curve for new players
- 📱 Unplayable on smaller iPhones

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently, especially late game
- Save progress lost after crashes
- Game crashes when saving
- Game restarts to beginning after crash
- UI elements too small

**Requested features**

- More objective cards
- More maps
- PvP mode on mobile
- Cloud Saves / iCloud saves
- Multiplayer option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Takeover free?

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

### Is Ozymandias free?

Ozymandias costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Takeover or Ozymandias?

Ozymandias is rated higher. Takeover averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Ozymandias averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.

### Do Takeover or Ozymandias have ads?

Neither Takeover nor Ozymandias shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Takeover or Ozymandias?

Takeover ships an update every 3 days, and Ozymandias every 2 weeks. Most recently, Takeover was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ozymandias 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.*